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replacing an old boiler system

 06/24/2008 01:44 PM troyble
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Can I use an antique

06/24/2008 07:38 PM HKestenholz Moderator

You'd be better off not to. A steam system can't be zoned, so will waste tremendous amounts of fuel at a time when it is becoming very expensive.

Insulate the house completely, so you aren't supporting an antique white elephant. Also, install a new zoned hot water system. These will cut the cost of heating to 1/3rd of the old uninsulated house with steam for the next lifetime.

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