I've got a 1940's i believe coal burning boiler that was converted to an oil burner (becket burner now). The oil tank is next to it in the basement. The tank is getting old and i'm not trusting it much at this point.
Looking for the replacement options for my situation.
I use the wood stove upstairs for 98% of my heating.
The basement uses an electric oil filled radiator to keep minimal temp. to protect water pipes.
There is 1 section of hot water radiator feed pipes that is in an unheated space between the ceiling and roof in a small kitchen addition that is an add on walk out structure, so it's not within the basement of the main structure. This is really what i worry about freezing. If not for this 10ft of pipes in this area i would not be worried about any pipes freezing unless there is extreme cold weather.
The boiler runs a total of 2-3 weeks max each year. It's mostly switched off until temps get to the mid 20's or below. Or if i'm away which amounts to maybe 2-3 weeks in winter.
So my goal is to protect pipes from freezing & getting rid of the existing oil tank.
I have a capped gas line right in the boiler room.
The old boiler uses a 10 or 12" flue piped into clay lined chimney 9x12 i believe.
I also have electric hot water heater and would prefer a gas one.
My thoughts are replacing everything with a small gas fired boiler and also a gas water heater. I am hesitant to disturb the area though as there is asbestos pipe wrap on the pipes around the boiler.
Looking for advise and maybe options i'm not thinking of.
I guess i could replace the oil tank and maybe put antifreeze in the system and that would solve my problem but insurance is charging me $150 or so every year for having an oil tank on the property., so it would be good to get rid of it altogether.
Thanks for any ideas.
Looking for the replacement options for my situation.
I use the wood stove upstairs for 98% of my heating.
The basement uses an electric oil filled radiator to keep minimal temp. to protect water pipes.
There is 1 section of hot water radiator feed pipes that is in an unheated space between the ceiling and roof in a small kitchen addition that is an add on walk out structure, so it's not within the basement of the main structure. This is really what i worry about freezing. If not for this 10ft of pipes in this area i would not be worried about any pipes freezing unless there is extreme cold weather.
The boiler runs a total of 2-3 weeks max each year. It's mostly switched off until temps get to the mid 20's or below. Or if i'm away which amounts to maybe 2-3 weeks in winter.
So my goal is to protect pipes from freezing & getting rid of the existing oil tank.
I have a capped gas line right in the boiler room.
The old boiler uses a 10 or 12" flue piped into clay lined chimney 9x12 i believe.
I also have electric hot water heater and would prefer a gas one.
My thoughts are replacing everything with a small gas fired boiler and also a gas water heater. I am hesitant to disturb the area though as there is asbestos pipe wrap on the pipes around the boiler.
Looking for advise and maybe options i'm not thinking of.
I guess i could replace the oil tank and maybe put antifreeze in the system and that would solve my problem but insurance is charging me $150 or so every year for having an oil tank on the property., so it would be good to get rid of it altogether.
Thanks for any ideas.