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Posted by HeatPro on September 14, 2006 at 10:38:55:
In Reply to: Re: Advice on Boiler Model Replacement posted by Mike on September 14, 2006 at 06:12:55:
One contractor is missing a potential sale; because Buderus, as with any European manufacturer who wants to survive, as does Weil and others, have condensing boilers available.
A question to ask is if 3000 dollars more for a condensing boiler will be paid back in 10 years by savings of 10% through more efficiency. Do you spend $3000 a year in fuel to save $300 a year?
The Utica cast-iron boiler is as good as any of the same kind. The Utica marketing manager has been asleep with Rip for a long time in making this ad, as they are proudly demonstrating words made a quarter-century ago:
"The MGB Series boiler features an advanced heat exchanger design that utilizes atmospheric burners allowing it to be vented vertically through a chimney. This heat exchanger design combined with quality components such as a flue damper and electronic ignition helps the MGB achieve fuel efficiencies up to 84.1%, making it an ideal choice for new or existing homes."
http://www.uticaboilers.com/products_gasboilers_mgb.asp