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Irv
Irv Member Posts: 95
in Strictly Steam
Considering a gas boiler for my steam system.

What have you guys been happy with?

Thanks,

Irv

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  • JStar
    JStar Member Posts: 2,752
    Boiler

    We install a lot of SMITH boilers fitted with gas burners. We've achieved as high as 87.2% efficiency. But it all depends on your required BTUH load and system.
  • pipeking
    pipeking Member Posts: 252
    jstar

    r wet base boilers w/gas blower burners worth it? do they use less gas? is it like night and day, will u never install an atmospheric?
  • JStar
    JStar Member Posts: 2,752
    Boilers

    The first time I saw a gas steam boiler running 87%, I knew that I would never want to offer anything less from that point on. The technical advantages (ability to adjust nearly every combustion setting) are what really impress me. Plus, it allows a for a safer, more controlled operations. Add to that, an adjustable firing rate, and the potential for staging and modulation.



    So...yes...they're worth it.
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