Tying two different heat sources into one system is not uncommon. One has to take into account the operating parameters of each heat source, as well as the configuration and make-up of the rest of the heating system, such as the heat emitters (e.g. ducts, baseboard, panel radiators, radiant floors, etc.) and the controls.
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Judging by the feedback from our customers, the best time to buy bagged wood pellets is before the heating season starts. If you have the space, and you’re familiar with the pellets you’re buying, and you have the funds available, you should consider buying a whole heating season worth of pellets at one […]
It’s possible to leave the oil (or propane, natural gas, wood) boiler in place and tie your new pellet boiler in with it. You will most likely need a separate flue, particularly if there’s a chance that both boiler may run at the same time. That is the case if, for example, a […]
Steam systems are still found in many buildings here in the US. These systems required some smart minds to design and the maintenance of these systems is a dying art. Unfortunately these systems are inherently inefficient, almost profoundly so. To work, these systems have to heat up every bit of pipe between the […]