So after getting the Seton 130 all set up and working reliably, sealing all the air leaks and setting up a vent hood system, we had a 100MPH windstorm that knocked out our power for a day. Apparently the step I missed in setting up the boiler was the backup power system to run the circ pumps when the power goes out. So I woke up the other night around 2am to find the bottom floor of the house full of smoke, and the 3 bay garage was like a big smoky steam room. The boiler heated up to around 600 degrees and the wind blew the smoke back down the stack and it filled up the garage. Guess I didn't get all the air leaks.
Anyways, homeowners insurance is taking care of things and I'm getting a different wood boiler. My official stance on the Seton is that it is an antiquated design with poor craftsmanship and setup instructions which leave more than a few things out.
I'm looking at the new TARM 60 or possibly a new GARN wood boiler. Right now we're running off diesel on the backup system.
We're heating about 6200SF worth of slab...garage, basement, and the gypcrete on the 1/2 floors.
Which boiler would u get?
Thanks for the help.
Anyways, homeowners insurance is taking care of things and I'm getting a different wood boiler. My official stance on the Seton is that it is an antiquated design with poor craftsmanship and setup instructions which leave more than a few things out.
I'm looking at the new TARM 60 or possibly a new GARN wood boiler. Right now we're running off diesel on the backup system.
We're heating about 6200SF worth of slab...garage, basement, and the gypcrete on the 1/2 floors.
Which boiler would u get?
Thanks for the help.