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I'm getting ready to have my broken fuel oil boiler replaced. I was leaning towards LP but am now seriously considering electric. The rates in my area are $2.39 per gallon for LP and $.075 per kw/h...

This makes total sense. Thanks.

Point taken. But, if the pumps and the expansion tank work, why not keep using them? Seems like a waste to just toss something that's working.

I've attached some pictures of the existing system in a home I just purchased. Based on my unprofessional experience, it looks to me like the current system does not have a primary/secondary loop. ...

Let me throw in a twist... do any of these guys make an electric boiler? Is there such a thing as a boiler which handles electric or gas (dual fuel within one unit)?

The power company offers low...

I believe he said something along the lines of premature leaking and startup leaks.

I'm leery of the aluminum heat exchanger. I'll be on well water... should I be concerned? I talked to a Weil contractor. He said he's had serveral issues in the area. I'm thinking it may be due...

What's the benefit of this unit over the Knight or Munchkin? Is it that it doesn't need primary/secondary piping?

Great point. Taking that into consideration, I'll definitely be having the system professionally installed. I'll probably have to sacrifice and go with a less efficient system, but it will be nice...

I talked to the city of Duluth, MN and told them exactly what I want to do. The guy told me that as long as I'm the home owner and it's a single family home that I can pull the permits. No problem,...

To be honest, I haven't ruled it out yet. I'm just concerned about getting the right contractor. If I do it myself, I know everything about it. Some of the guys I've talked to on the phone don't...

I'm considering doing a self install to replace my oil boiler with an LP. I'm leaning towards a mod/con. I've been doing quite a bit of research and I feel comfortable that I could do a good job...

I've been looking at the GB-142. I like the fact that it comes with a manifold for quicker installation. However, I'm concerned about the fact that it's wall mount only. I was hoping to replace my...

What alterations should I expect regarding the piping?

Can I purchase a boiler board already assembled??

The area I'll be moving to has well water. Does that make a difference either way? Can I test the water periodically myself?

Can a mod/con boiler be placed in the center of the room and then have the PVC vent run up and over to the side?

What about the chimney... can a PVC pipe be run up it?

Good to know! Should I abandon the mod/con boiler for another type to reuse the chimney? Or, look to other venting options? Basically, does the additional work for venting and possibly re-routing...

Thanks for outlining the process. Unfortunately, I don't live in the house (or even the state) yet. But, this will be the first thing I do when I get there. One question: is it easy to tell the...

Is it possible for me to determine whether the baseboards are sized for water temps under 200F myself?

I'm purchasing a home in Duluth, MN. The existing oil fired boiler has issues and needs either to be repaired or replaced. I'm considering scrapping the unit and installing an LP system, since...