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LPG or OIL???

Jeff_130
Jeff_130 Member Posts: 31
in Strictly Steam
Hello,

I am still researching replacing my old boiler and have gotten some quotes but another thought occurred to me... What options are there to convert to LPG?  What are the pros and cons, etc...

Oil prices seem destined to continue to rise, is LPG a viable option?

Any guidance greatly appreciated.

Happy New Year.



Jeff

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  • Dave in QCA
    Dave in QCA Member Posts: 1,788
    Fuel Cost Calculator

    Here is a convenient Fuel Cost Calculator.  I think you are probably right to assume the oil is going to continue to rise.  However, LPG is going to follow right along since it is manufactured in the crude oil refining process.  This is different than natural gas, which comes out of the ground as natural gas.



    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/articles/fuel_cost_comparison_calculator/   
    Dave in Quad Cities, America
    Weil-McLain 680 with Riello 2-stage burner, December 2012. Firing rate=375MBH Low, 690MBH Hi.
    System = Early Dunham 2-pipe Vacuo-Vapor (inlet and outlet both at bottom of radiators) Traps are Dunham #2 rebuilt w. Barnes-Jones Cage Units, Dunham-Bush 1E, Mepco 1E, and Armstrong TS-2. All valves haveTunstall orifices sized at 8 oz.
    Current connected load EDR= 1,259 sq ft, Original system EDR = 2,100 sq ft Vaporstat, 13 oz cutout, 4 oz cutin - Temp. control Tekmar 279.
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