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Hello all.
I am currently planning a boiler system for my house and rsearching different boiler options. Does anyone have any experience with the portage and main ml25. There doesnt seem to be much out there on this boiler. The specs claim it will produce 150 000 btu/hr.
If i know my heatloss for the house can that be translated into a total burn time between loading.
Thanks all
 
There's another active thread on PM, and I believe that boiler was mentioned. I think it is NOT a gasser, and the general belief around here is that a gasser is MUCH more efficent (burn considerably less wood), reduces smoke creation tremendously (good for you, neighbors, and everyone). Find the thread....
 
The ml 25 is not a gasser. It's worth the extra money up front to get a gasser if you can swing it.
 
I have done lots of research on the gassers but the outdoor ones i have seen are a lot more money and i dont want firewood in the house anymore. Though i am open to suggestions that meet these needs.
Thanks for the replys so far.
 
A boiler building witn an indoor gasser.....? P&M has OG's but like you said OG's are usually more expensive. I ran a gasser in an unheated building for for years and am planning towards that end once again but with storage.
 
Gasser is definitely the way to go. There is more up front cost, but that translates into less work and money (if your buying wood), since they use much less wood. I have learned over the years that you do get what you pay for. Just my opinion.
 
I'd say certainly go gasser, and many folks (most) here have a gasser in an outdoor building. Some are in the basement and/or garage.
 
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