Hi everyone.I'm looking to replace my old mw 100 with a used boiler.these are what I'm considering.an older hs tarm excellent condition 900.00 us stove model 500 for 700.00 obo.biasi 3 with everything to hook it up including a modine unit 2000.00 new Yorker that is an 08 model for 2200.00my house is about 1500 sf.the boiler will be stand alone.the biasi is a couple years old.hope that's enough info.I've read great reviews on all.would like opinions on them if possible.
Which boiler
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If the New Yorker is the one I'm thinking of, it has inefficient heat exchanging and can burn through some wood.
I think the Biasi has multi-pass heat exchanging? Does the Tarm have tubes? (Thinking so?) Not sure on the US Stove.
Generally, all else being equal (i.e. condition of them) - I would look for one with good heat exchanging design (usually involves tubes - as opposed to a simple water jacket like the New Yorker - or mutli-pass). Together with the heat exchanging places being easy to clean. It's a balance & catch-22 - good heat exchanging & getting the heat into the water will also likely cause some creosote buildup on the HX surfaces, so regular cleanings should be anticipated. And good dry wood & burning practices planned for.
I think the Biasi has multi-pass heat exchanging? Does the Tarm have tubes? (Thinking so?) Not sure on the US Stove.
Generally, all else being equal (i.e. condition of them) - I would look for one with good heat exchanging design (usually involves tubes - as opposed to a simple water jacket like the New Yorker - or mutli-pass). Together with the heat exchanging places being easy to clean. It's a balance & catch-22 - good heat exchanging & getting the heat into the water will also likely cause some creosote buildup on the HX surfaces, so regular cleanings should be anticipated. And good dry wood & burning practices planned for.
Not sure on the tarm I'm leaning g toward the biasi due to the fact that it includes everything and I've read great reviews.thank you for the reply
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