Esthetically pleasing wood boiler?

[RegencyNS]

I was just thinking how nice it would be to find a wood boiler that looks like a regular wood stove (even if it was bigger), with glass doors etc. That would combine the convenience of heating the whole house via water and rads, and alos still give you that beautiful wood stove in the family room. Then, I came across this stove, mad by Stratford, that puts out over 80,000 btu of hot water heat and actually looks half decent. Of course, only available in UK, dammit.
http://www.stratfordboilerstoves.co.uk/which_boiler_stove.php?s=1234833815486

 

[jim_n_nh]

That is what I have been looking for. If it came to the USA I really think I would own one.

 

[jebatty]

The Tarm is the most beautiful boiler one could imagine -- she always pleases, costs just about nothing to keep her living in the style to which she has become accustomed, warms me every night, and never lets off any steam. What more could a guy or gal want? lol

 

[webbie]

I have always had some interest in those "living area" boilers which are popular in Europe.

I think that they have been kept out of the US market for a couple reasons - first is the boiler codes, which are not international (they may be someday soon!) - secondly is the relatively low demand..........

I would not be surprised to eventually see some models on the market here,

 

[cguida]

Everybody has a slightly different idea about what looks nice, but here is something to consider in the Nice-Looking-Parlar-Stove-and-Boiler Combo department -- available from Minnisota --

This is a very interesting stove -- burns just about anyting -- chunck wood; pellets; corn; wood chips (!). Far as I know, it has a pretty unique principle of operation. The long burn time and very low stack temperature look promising. It requires a good chimney draft though.

Water heating coils for DHW or hydronic heat can be installed as an option behind the baffle. "ask us" the website says.

http://www.sedoreusa.com/products.html

 

[kenny chaos]

YOU'RE DRIVING ME NUTS!!

I'VE SEEN THIS THREAD STARTED IN THREE DIFFERENT PLACES NOW WITH DIFFERENT RESPONSES IN EVERY ONE!!

STOP IT FOR CRISE SAKES.

 

[cguida]

Stop what? I don't get it.

 

[RegencyNS]

IT WAS STARTED IN THE HEARTH FORUM AND THE BOILER FORUM BECAUSE ITS A BOILER STOVE- OPINIONS FROM BOTH SIDES. YOUR DRIVING ME NUTTS

 

[kenny chaos]

For the courtesy of the whole (not 'hole'), all replys would be nice to see without the chase but as long as you get what you want, the hell with the rest of us.

 

[Fred61]

For the courtesy of the whole (not 'hole'), all replys would be nice to see without the chase but as long as you get what you want, the hell with the rest of us.

You have the whole world at your fingertips on the internet. If you don't like what you see, go elsewhere.

 

[sparke]

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