Cutting fuel costs

Thad English

I don't know if there is a direct correlation here but thought I would ask: let's say that the measurement from a steam boiler's waterline to the bottom of the header is 16" (or 66% of what it should be). After repiping the boiler to the proper 24" distance what kind of reduction in fuel consumption would be considered average? (assuming all other variables stay the same and that the system is properly vented, properly insulated, has clear returns, is running at .5 psi, etc) Or is there no real way to figure that out without just doing it?

I was thinking that by adding 50% more distance there would be 50% less water in the steam. Translating to more BTUs transferred up to the rads. A warmer house for less money?

Thanks,

Thad

Steamhead

Can't say for sure

but it just might work out that way!

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