outdoor boiler for snowmelt

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nostreicher
nostreicher Posts: 1
in Gas Heating

I have a question regarding a snowmelt system installation.

I am considering installing a high-efficiency boiler outdoors under a covered area where it will be protected from rain and snow. I plan to remove the condensation trap.

Could you let me know if the boiler and all of its sensors will function normally in this setup? Alternatively, would you recommend using a non-condensing tankless water heater, or is there a better option for this application?

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  • hot_rod
    hot_rod Posts: 28,634

    I would be concerned about draining the condensate somewhere.

    There are copper tube boilers designed for outdoor use.

    Efficiency isn’t usually high on the list when you are melting snow. The copper tube boilers are super simple to maintain and service.

    What size snowmelt or boiler?

    Rinnai and others make tankless water heaters, both condensing and non condensing for outdoor use.

    Bob "hot rod" Rohr
    trainer for Caleffi NA
    Living the hydronic dream
  • Jamie Hall
    Jamie Hall Posts: 27,941

    The boiler itself might survive. The control electronics won't.

    Br. Jamie, osb
    Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England

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