Anyone have any experience with the Benjamin wood/oil combo boilers?? Also will any of these wood combo boilers operate properly w/o water storage?
Benjamin wood oil boiler
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We have one. Pretty sure it's not hooked up correctly though as we're going through a lot of wood/oil heating our home in this winter. Do you have one?
I do not own one yet but the local dealer has me convinced this will work great for my new home I am building. I wanted to hear from those who may have them. How much wood/oil have you burned through that has you alarmed? Also would like to hear what your's ended up costing if you don't mind you can email me privately if you would like.
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A conventional wood-fired boiler will work just fine without storage. Same thing with a combo.
The problem I have with combination boilers in general--and I owned and operated one for 9 years--is that you don't have a backup if the boiler springs a leak. That's not likely to happen for years, but when/if it does, you're kind of stuck. The other problem with many combos is that they vent both oil and gas first into the same flue. That's allowed by code, but I don't think it's desirable or safe. But it's certainly an option worth considering--assuming you're aware of the safety implications.
The problem I have with combination boilers in general--and I owned and operated one for 9 years--is that you don't have a backup if the boiler springs a leak. That's not likely to happen for years, but when/if it does, you're kind of stuck. The other problem with many combos is that they vent both oil and gas first into the same flue. That's allowed by code, but I don't think it's desirable or safe. But it's certainly an option worth considering--assuming you're aware of the safety implications.
I have thought about two seperate systems gas direct vent boiler and a stand alone wood boiler but did not want to spring for both at this time BUDGET reasons.
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