Tarm MB50 Wood Boiler

[donnieo]

Got a line on a Tarm MB50 Wood Boiler. The guy's daughter bought a home with it installed and she didnt want it. Got it listed for $800. I think he said it was around 1980 or so. If its in good working order and in reasonable shape do you think this is a good price??

 

[Singed Eyebrows]

Got a line on a Tarm MB50 Wood Boiler. The guy's daughter bought a home with it installed and she didnt want it. Got it listed for $800. I think he said it was around 1980 or so. If its in good working order and in reasonable shape do you think this is a good price??

Yes, Probably could have got it for the hauling out if someone didn't clue her in, Randy

 

[donnieo]

So does that mean you think it would be worth it??

 

[Singed Eyebrows]

So does that mean you think it would be worth it??

Yes I think this is a fair price. I see these bring $1200 to $1500 regularly. If you are able to afford it I would recommend a gasification boiler though. Randy

 

[donnieo]

I can easily afford a $800 boiler with all the add ons for $1500 to $2000 but in this economy I would have a real hard time swallowing a $6000 - $8000 boiler and possibly going up to $10000 with all the accessories. I have plenty in the bank as I am a saver but I am not going to blow it all on a boiler. I am too conservative for blowing that kind of money on anything. I would rather buy something cheaper and learn a little bit then use that to my advantage and save for that kind of purchase. Dont get me wrong I would LOVE to have a gasification boiler. I think the technology is awesome and I cant stand OWB's. But again in this economy I cant understand how the manufacturers are charging such outrageous prices for them. Its like trying to buy a new pickup. Whether its a Ford, GMC, Chevy or Dodge how can the "average joe" afford $30-35k on a truck. Just my two cents I guess.

 

[Singed Eyebrows]

I hear ya loud & clear. The beauty of buying the Tarm is that you can use this for years & I'm sure make a profit on it when you sell. This average Joe sure can't afford a new pickup either. Good luck, Randy

 

[donnieo]

Thanks Randy, I appreciate your time and your input plus listening to my rants. Sorry if I got too crazy.

 

[rkusek]

I would have went with a Tarm like that if I could have found one. If you decide to upgrade later it will be easy to put a gassifier in its place. Go with pressurized storage and the difference in wood consumption might not be all that big.