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Posted by Ridge on February 16, 2009 at 11:05:19:
In Reply to: Re: Steam Boiler Replacement Candidates posted by HeatPro on February 16, 2009 at 10:43:03:
HeatPro Said:
: It's amusing to see someone applying the shopping techniques
Happy to brighten your day.
: What it comes down to is finding a replacement piece of iron to be installed properly
If I interpret correctly, you are saying that steam is obsolete in residential applications. It will be impossible to find a "modern" boiler and difficult to find an installer.
: I will probably cost as much as running new copper pipe for a new hot water boiler at 94% AFUE efficiency without him having to remove the old pipes.
So you'd suggest converting to a hot water system?
Can the old radiators still be used? In some rooms, they are pretty integral to the architecture. I realize they would be less efficient.
And I think you were suggesting just leaving the old steam piping in place?