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Carlin EZ Gas Conversion Burner or combo unit

Share77
Share77 Member Posts: 1
edited July 2021 in THE MAIN WALL
I have peerless boiler which has remaining life of 15-20 years. Wondering if I continue to use Peerless boiler with Carlin EZ gas conversion burner or completely switch over to navian combo. I was said that navian combo unit provides much more efficiency compared with conversion burner option. Looking for your guidance /inputs on this.

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  • EzzyT
    EzzyT Member Posts: 1,321
    I would stay away from Navien and any combi unit but especially Navien. 
    If your really looking into making a boiler change and if any Energy Kinetics dealers are in your area I would go with Energy Kinetics.

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  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,213
    A Peerless boiler should last a long time- longer than any Navien or similar unit. If I had your house, I'd go with the EZ-Gas.

    Which model Peerless do you have?
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  • HVACNUT
    HVACNUT Member Posts: 6,042
    So you are currently using oil? 
    How is domestic hot water made? Tankless coil, indirect, direct fired?
    IMO, any combi would be a last resort. I would do a high efficiency boiler with an indirect and outdoor reset first. 
    If you're looking to convert, then as @EzzyT mentioned, look into the Energy Kinetics Frontier or Resolute. It can be installed now with oil, and easily converted to gas later.
  • Jamie Hall
    Jamie Hall Member Posts: 24,108
    And unless your old boiler is really poorly maintained, don't expect a huge efficiency gain with any of the possibilities.
    Br. Jamie, osb
    Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England
  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 16,074
    Stay with what you have. I am assuming you already are burning gas.