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Direct vent Steam boiler?

John_82
John_82 Member Posts: 63
in THE MAIN WALL
I believe Burnham makes a DV steam boiler. If it's a 2 pipe system think about leaving the rads & switching to a water condensing boiler!

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  • randall walter
    randall walter Member Posts: 2
    venting options for steam boilers

    I'm interested in updating steam boilers to direct vent to eliminate chimneys. Does anyone know of a direct vent boiler? Alternately, can I use a power venter?

    Thanks
  • randall walter
    randall walter Member Posts: 2


    Found it thanks. Can you direct me to an explanation of your other suggestion about the water boiler? Pros? Cons?

    Thanks again
  • Steamhead (in transit)
    Steamhead (in transit) Member Posts: 6,688
    Every once in a while

    someone comes on here pushing the conversion of steam systems to hot water. That's what "j" was talking about. I've seen some of these conversions that were disasters, and I certainly will not put my customers in that position. These conversions can be a liability lawyer's dream.

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    It is much more cost-effective and less risky to fix a steam system than to try to convert it. One of my customers saved 36% on her oil consumption when we fixed up her one-pipe steam system, and stands to save more than that this season with the addition of thermostatic radiator valves.

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