New Happy Munchkin Owner Thanks You

Marc S

I want to report in as a happy owner of a new Munchkin. I want to thank Mark Hunt for his advice early in our project. Also thanks to the Munchkin rep in central Ohio who referred me to our outstanding installer, Jeff Persons, of GeoSource.

Last year we moved into a 160-year-old leaky farmhouse with an big old oil burner. There are radiators throughout the house. The house is 4000+ sq. feet, with some uninsulated thick brick, some frame additions. We decided to make the change to propane, and Jeff installed a Munchkin 199M, with Vision controller, outside temperature probe, and 30 gallon domestic hot water tank. The hot water tank replaced an old 120 gallon electric monster. Jeff also installed a relay that requires the Munchkin to concentrate on domestic hot water when there is demand (we have 4 bedrooms and lots of relatives who visit).

The system has been operating since October 5 and we are very pleased. The only problem has been two minor water leaks inside the boiler unit. Jeff made several visits, and fixed 2 leaky joints that had been poorly doped during manufacturing.

The 199M is heating the house just fine, and we have plenty of hot water. One contractor we interviewed for the job, who had never installed a Munchkin, insisted that his study showed we required a massive 400,000 btu commercial Munchkin. This flew in the face of what Mark Hunt and Jeff Persons advised.

Because we converted from oil to propane, it's difficult to compare energy consumption. Last year I think we used about 2000 gallons of oil. Jeff and I estimated that we might consume the same number of gallons of propane, and it looks like that is close. But we also installed a new gas range in our kitchen, so again, comparisons are difficult.

Bottom line is that we are happy, and I thank this forum for helping us get to where we are today. Best wishes to you all.
Marc S

Constantin

That's cool!

If you use the same number of gallons of propane vs. #2 heating oil, that's a 40% reduction in fuel usage due to the different BTU content of each fuel...

Anyway, I wish you all the best with your system. May it heat you and your hot water for years to come!

hydronicsmike

Now that is what we don't get too often.....

Not too many times does a happy man take some of his time to let one know about his satisfaction. It is very nice of you to make this statement and am sure the guys you mentioned are very happy to see your post.

You're a fine gentleman in my books!

Best regards,

Mike

Dale

Thank you

You made the right choice, a 34% btu reduction (91K to 139K) and the electric saving is probably $25 a month, at our rates here anyway. The IO reset will save you alot spring and fall.