Gas Heating for Cast Iron Radiators and Hot Water

LDR

Not sure what to do ????

We are about to get Natural Gas. We have cast iron radiators and we need to have hot water for the shower and wash dishes etc. etc.

So should I get a Natural Gas Boiler and a natural gas water heater ? We presently have an Oil Burner Boiler with a tankless Coil(that heats the hot water). My Wife is not happy with the Coil in the boiler because there is not enough hot water. We need more hot water and not intermittent hot water etc. Do they have boilers that will provide heat for the cast iron radiators and a "ton" of hot water ? Or do I need a separate Natural Gas Hot Water Heater in addition to the Natural Gas Boiler ? Or do I need one of those boxes on the wall that heats the house and I believe provides hot water for showers etc. ?

Jamie Hall

Lots of options. You can use a regular cast iron gas-fired boiler with a separate hot water zone and an indirect hot water heater — which gets its heat from the boiler. Or you can get a regular cast iron boiler and an independent gas fired hot water heater. Or you can get a "combi", which if your heating load and hot water load are more or less compatible — those are usually mod-coos, which can save some energy (that's the "box on the wall").

What your really need is a competent heating company to properly size things and help you with your selection. Where are you located? We may know someone…

LDR

Thank you for your help. I live in Northwest NJ

EBEBRATT-Ed

@LDR

You can try and PM @JohnNY , @clammy or @EzzyT

They all work in NJ I think, weather they cover your area you will have to ask.

In many areas of the country boiler heating experts are hard to find.

Your very lucky in your location as the 3 above are all excellent

EzzyT

@LDR where in NJ are you located?

I can be reached at 2018878856