Trying to convince wife on inside boiler

[Mainewood]

Pete, Inside chimney 20-30' high= good draft and no smoke problem, unless you are alergic to wood smoke.

 

[Mainewood]

I finished cleaning the chimney this morning. Eric, You were right I found creosote lurking in the top 15' of my 40'chimney.

 

[Mainewood]

I ended up with about 1/2 of a gallon paint can of soot and creosote.

 

[Eric Johnson]

Are you saying that everybody with a combination boiler has a chimney like that?

 

[Mainewood]

Eric, I am simply sharing my experience just like everyone else in the forum.

 

[slowzuki]

Pete you have a Greenwood or Seton don't you? They are the worst for smoking out the load door. Some boilers don't smoke while loading because of the draft fan.
Ken

Hi Folks -

after a winter with a boiler outside and in a shed, I have come to the conclusion that when it comes to smoke and ash it is just like having it indoors - at least as far a smoke into your lungs is concerned.

I am switching to an EPA approved OWB to reduce this impact on my lungs.

I would always vote for the unit to be outside or at least in a detached structure from your house. I can't imagine the impact to my house if my boiler was inside.

Something to think about.

Pete