ccarpen4753
ArboristSite Operative
I am currently researching/pricing an OWB and was looking for some input. I have read through numerous posts and sites and wanted some more specific information than I have been able to find elsewhere and I trust the members here. I would like to purchase a unit locally, and it has to be a Phase II approved OWB per Indiana regulations.
There are 3 brands that are carried locally:
ProFab model: Empyre Pro Series 200
Central Boiler model: E-Classic 1400
Hawken Energy model: GX-10
Heres the specs on my home:
1990 manufactured ranch on crawlspace (2ft-4ft high)
9ft vaulted ceilings
forced air downdraft furnave(used for air movement and central air only-not heat). Am hoping to replace furnace with air handler in crawlspace for boiler heat exchanger and a/c coil.
freestanding woodstove.
poor insulation and windows (working on it:bang
Here are my questions:
What model and why did you chose it?(If in northeast Indiana-what dealer?)
Customer Service rating?
Cost of install?(If you dont mind sharing)
DIY install or Professionally done?
How long have you owned it?
How is being used for: (heat only, heat and DHW, etc.)
What type of heating system?(forced air, radiant, etc)
How large an area are you heating?
How far away from your home is the unit?
Issues/problems?
Likes/Dislikes?
Have you had any warranty service done? How was it handled, and how quickly?
Wood use for avg winter?(I know this will vary depending on area and weather, just getting and idea. Currently using about 2-3 cord with stove)
Any other info or experiences.
I have read that I should have a heat loss assessment done and the size a boiler system accordingly. The specifications that I have read on the afformentioned models state that the minimum sq ft they are able to heat is 2000 sq. ft. With the footage of my home being less than that I was only researching the smaller units. Should I have an assessment done still or will these small models be capable?
I am mainly interested in the 3 models I listed before, but will gladly here information on any other Phase II boiler.
Thanks in advance and sorry for the long post, I was trying to be specific as possible.
There are 3 brands that are carried locally:
ProFab model: Empyre Pro Series 200
Central Boiler model: E-Classic 1400
Hawken Energy model: GX-10
Heres the specs on my home:
1990 manufactured ranch on crawlspace (2ft-4ft high)
9ft vaulted ceilings
forced air downdraft furnave(used for air movement and central air only-not heat). Am hoping to replace furnace with air handler in crawlspace for boiler heat exchanger and a/c coil.
freestanding woodstove.
poor insulation and windows (working on it:bang
Here are my questions:
What model and why did you chose it?(If in northeast Indiana-what dealer?)
Customer Service rating?
Cost of install?(If you dont mind sharing)
DIY install or Professionally done?
How long have you owned it?
How is being used for: (heat only, heat and DHW, etc.)
What type of heating system?(forced air, radiant, etc)
How large an area are you heating?
How far away from your home is the unit?
Issues/problems?
Likes/Dislikes?
Have you had any warranty service done? How was it handled, and how quickly?
Wood use for avg winter?(I know this will vary depending on area and weather, just getting and idea. Currently using about 2-3 cord with stove)
Any other info or experiences.
I have read that I should have a heat loss assessment done and the size a boiler system accordingly. The specifications that I have read on the afformentioned models state that the minimum sq ft they are able to heat is 2000 sq. ft. With the footage of my home being less than that I was only researching the smaller units. Should I have an assessment done still or will these small models be capable?
I am mainly interested in the 3 models I listed before, but will gladly here information on any other Phase II boiler.
Thanks in advance and sorry for the long post, I was trying to be specific as possible.