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MOST EFFICIENT STEAM BOILER TYPE
brandonf
Member Posts: 205
Just doing some research.
For Natural Gas, is it better to get an atmospheric boiler or an oil boiler with a power burner?
I heard oil boilers converted to gas are less efficient, but can be more efficient with the tuneability of the power burner.
Opinions and thoughts are welcome.
Thanks in advance. 😊
For Natural Gas, is it better to get an atmospheric boiler or an oil boiler with a power burner?
I heard oil boilers converted to gas are less efficient, but can be more efficient with the tuneability of the power burner.
Opinions and thoughts are welcome.
Thanks in advance. 😊
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We like to use wet-base boilers that are usually sold with oil burners and put gas burners in them. The difference in thermal efficiency is up to 6%. Here's a thread with a video of one- this one's a Slant/Fin Intrepid:
https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/161736/flir-video-of-slant-fin-intrepid-boiler-fired-with-carlin-ez-gas-burnerAll Steamed Up, Inc.
Towson, MD, USA
Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
Oil & Gas Burner Service
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Agreed. Having a wet base boiler with the flame (almost) totally enclosed by water makes sense.0
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What does "wet base" mean? (I'm still learning)Homeowner, Entrepreneur, Mechanic, Electrician,
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It means the flame is almost completely surrounded by cast-iron that has water on the other side. The usual atmospheric gas boiler has the flame completely below the cast-iron, which results in loss of heat from the boiler's base.All Steamed Up, Inc.
Towson, MD, USA
Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
Oil & Gas Burner Service
Consulting0 -
(Steam + Efficiency) = (Oil + MegaSteam)
Nothing else close.
Additionally:
MegaSteam = Long Boiler LifeNew England SteamWorks
Service, Installation, & Restoration of Steam Heating Systems
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Ahh now I get it. Sounds like the route for me.Homeowner, Entrepreneur, Mechanic, Electrician,
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