[an error occurred while processing this directive]
Posted by HeatPro on November 06, 2006 at 12:31:48:
In Reply to: Smith vs. Buderus Boilers posted by David Kyle on November 06, 2006 at 11:22:35:
Either one will do; but as they are cast iron boilers, they need exchangers or devices to allow them to run water at less than 140F to prevent condensing. It is a similar situation to asking which car is satisfactory for getting groceries, a Cadillac or a Mercedes.
I'd prefer another route using a boiler that has no problems at low water temperatures, like a Munchkin or similar small tube boiler with a buffer tank, like on the bottom of the referenced page:
http://www.heatpro.us/design/bufferz.htm
http://www.plumbingstore.com/takagi.html
http://www.plumbingstore.com/palomatankless.html