Garn Horizontal Flue - other options?

[ronmyrick]

As with many others, I am seriously considering a wood gasification boiler to replace/supplement my propane boiler. I don't want to install a dedicated vertical stack for this boiler. Based on the Garn literature, Garn is "the only wood-fired hydronic heater certified for both horizontal and vertical flue venting." I presume this means no vertical stack and all off-gas/moisture discharges from the side vent (cool video showing this). Is this accurate and do any other gasification boilers vent similarly?

Also, any recommendations for dealers/installers of Garn (and other horizontal flue venting units, if available) in eastern MA?

Thanks,

Ron

 

[TCaldwell]

ronm, as you saw the horizontal flue in the video, this does give possible options,the installation manual states that,flue gas shall be discharged a at least 1 foot above ground. flue gas shall not be discharged horizontally under these conditions, 1 within 15ft of a powered air inlet into a building or structure except for the garn air inlet, 2 within 12 ft of any door,window ,3 less than 7 ft above grade when located adjacent to public walkways, 4 into a confined space between two buildings or structures, 5 into a area that collects debris,6 onto a parkinglot,7 closer than 1 ft from the building siding. if necessary you can transition to vertical with a t/cleanout. in any case you will need to use duratech class A 2100f ht flue components to comply with garns label for building code compliance/ insurance coverage. it may or may not be cheaper depending on your install criteria. have you gone on the garn website to locate a distributor? you are welcome to call me . tom