We need a new boiler or we won't have heat this winter...

[GoddessOfGuinness]

and I know nothing about them. I'm at a loss as to where to start looking for info, because there are so many different kinds of boilers.

Any suggestions for websites, books, or other info sources would be greatly appreciated. I don't want to be at the mercy of salesmen.

[trof]

1. Natural gas? Oil? Propane?

What?

[GoddessOfGuinness]

2. natural gas

I'm not sure, but I think Mr GoG doesn't know much more than I do...

[trof]

3. Apologies for the copy-cat.

I just hadda.
;-)

[GoddessOfGuinness]

4. tweaking in all seriousness

[GoddessOfGuinness]

5. again

Somebody knows what I should read...

[The Straight Story]

6. 4 quick hits for you here:

A lot of reading but good stuff here:
http://www.mckenziecorp.com/boiler_questions.htm

good stuff here too:
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/genpub/en/1115313928783.html

Another helpful one as well:
http://web.channel4.com/4homes/diyandbuilding/guides/boilers.html


http://www.boilerroom.com/

And finally, a boiler system guide:
http://www.pge.com/biz/rebates/express_efficiency/useful_info/boiler_guide.html

[GoddessOfGuinness]

9. Thanks for the links!

I'll check those out! :hi:

[BrotherBuzz]

7. I can't help with specifics but....

despite the trials and tribulations you will be going through, you will end up with a boiler that will be much more efficient, and hence cheaper to operate then what you had. It will be worth it in the end. Good luck.

http://www.aceee.org/consumerguide/topfurn.htm
http://www.aceee.org/consumerguide/topfurn.htm#most_boilers

[GoddessOfGuinness]

8. Thanks!

That's what I'm hoping. The one we have is probably around 50 years old...maybe more.