manufacturers that still make millivolt steam boilers?

Unknown

Nobody makes them due to code and regulation changes. The Amish have exemptions from the rules do to the fact that they do not have any source of power. Do to regulations and liability, they are not available to the general public. We don't make the rules, we just abide by them. Hope this helps.

Glenn Stanton

Manager of Training

Burnham Hydronics

U.S. Boiler Co., Inc.

m.walsh

in search of millivolt steam boilers

Hello,
We have an old Janitrol steam boiler with a millivolt system and pilot light. The boiler has begun to leak (rusty around the return pipe, and damp patch on floor when heat is on).

A contractor informed us that millivolt systems are no longer made and that we will need to install a new boiler with an electic ignition.
In a pdf file (written in 2002) on this website there was an extensive discussion on heating systems where electricity is not too reliable; it was mentioned there that millivolt systems are still sold to the Amish. If so, then SOMEBODY out there still makes them.
Can anyone give us the name(s) of any companies that still make steam boilers with millivolt ignition systems? We are very reluctant to have our heat dependent on electricity.

Thanks for any suggestions....

Rodney Summers

This might work.

See if you can get a generator and a UPS (uninterruptable power supply). The generator is available just about anywhere and you can talk to your local compter shop or electrical supply house about a UPS. You would then have to compute the draw of your boiler and the interval between your recharges of the UPS with the generator to size the UPS. I know that they come in at least 1250 watt sizes for about $500. This would supply a 1 amp draw for about 10-12 hours on a full charge. Not necessarily pretty but it should keep you in heat for several hours before having to run the generator. Check with your local electrician and inspector.