Trying to deside on a boiler Woodgun E180 vs. Vigas vs. Biomass 80

[Snow4days]

I am looking to get a gasification boiler. Up until yesterday I thought I had it figured out, but I got a couple of suggestions to look at other boilers. Now I am a little confused again. Something I didn't know was how you need to clean out the chambers, not just the ash. Making the woodgun maybe the easiest to care for. Thanks for any input.

 

[ewdudley]

I am looking to get a gasification boiler. Up until yesterday I thought I had it figured out, but I got a couple of suggestions to look at other boilers. Now I am a little confused again. Something I didn't know was how you need to clean out the chambers, not just the ash. Making the woodgun maybe the easiest to care for. Thanks for any input.

I can't argue against any of those three, but you may want to have a look at Varmebaronen if ease of cleaning is high on your list.

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The brand wasn't available when I got mine, but I saw their boiler stand option before I got mine installed and it seemed like a good idea. When placing my boiler I had it suspended with come-alongs and found a height I liked before building a stand. Ended up 23 inches up off the floor, which is very nice for loading the firebox and emptying the ashes. It also provided a bunch of space below the boiler for placement of near boiler plumbing and components.

 

[henfruit]

Look at the web site for ahona.com Itahs a video on firing and cleaning.Not to mention the lambda control.

 

[heaterman]

What are you heating with it? Sq ft and all that stuff?

 

[Snow4days]

I am heating my house 7000 sqft.

 

[ISeeDeadBTUs]

Make sure you know what the best target is before pulling the trigger.

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[mark123]

I have an E-180 and my house is 5 years old well insulated, 4000sf and I live in eastern Canada. Are you sure the 180 is large enough for your 7000sf home.