Trying to convince wife on inside boiler

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I finished cleaning the chimney this morning. Eric, You were right I found creosote lurking in the top 15' of my 40'chimney.
 

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Are you saying that everybody with a combination boiler has a chimney like that?
 
Pete you have a Greenwood or Seton don't you? They are the worst for smoking out the load door. Some boilers don't smoke while loading because of the draft fan.
Ken

Pete Antos-Ketcham said:
Hi Folks -

after a winter with a boiler outside and in a shed, I have come to the conclusion that when it comes to smoke and ash it is just like having it indoors - at least as far a smoke into your lungs is concerned.

I am switching to an EPA approved OWB to reduce this impact on my lungs.

I would always vote for the unit to be outside or at least in a detached structure from your house. I can't imagine the impact to my house if my boiler was inside.

Something to think about.

Pete
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