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Steam Boiler Sizing

JimZ
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Anyone know where i can locate a steam boiler sizing chart?, i'm going from a oil fired boiler, to a gas power vented boiler, and know i must measure radiation, and calculate everything
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Boiler Sizing Chart
Hi- You need to size your replacement steam boiler to the total EDR of your system.
Here 's a couple of articles that might be of help to you:
http://www.heatinghelp.com/article/236/For-Homeowners/1490/How-to-have-a-boiler-replaced-without-getting-steamed
http://www.heatinghelp.com/article/321/Steam-Heating-Basics/128/A-Steam-Heating-Primer
I've also attached a work sheet which will help you calculate the EDR of your radiators.
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thanks for the chart rod!0
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