boiler next step advice

[tedlee]

Hey everyone. I have been running a Garn 2000 w/a fan coil and side arm for 7 years. Its a simple system but it has worked well for us. Due to shoulder surgery I will not be able to cut firewood. So I'm thinking or replacing my Garn with an oil boiler. I need to know if you think its a feasible idea and if so which brand and how to set it up. Ive no experience with a closed system but why wouldn't my current set up (water lines fan coil, etc.) work with a non condensing 100000 but boiler? Any other ideas or input is appreciated.

 

[Woodfarmer1]

Buy firewood

 

[goosegunner]

How about the electric coil kit for the Garn?

 

[jebatty]

I've thought about the same thing. I'll be 70 this summer and at some point in time wood c/s/s will start to get beyond my capabilities. Strategy includes a mini-split to handle the shoulder seasons. That may reduce wood need by 1/3 or more. Next buying semi loads of logs from a logger, next buying c/s wood, and finally ... well, may never get there.

 

[Woodfarmer1]

How about the electric coil kit for the Garn?

If you have cheap electricity, ours is killer expensive.

 

[maple1]

You don't have a second or backup heat source now?

Would likely come down to local fuel situation. No NG I assume? LP?

 

[tedlee]

Thanks for the replies. My body has given me a real wake up call about processing wood. Even buying cordwood still leaves a lot of handling. Though I've enjoyed working the wood and firing the boiler I've decided to move on from firewood. Yes my other heat source is a heat pump. Wife has had 4 back surgeries and needs temp. of at least 76 to be comfortable. Not heat pump territory. I like boiler heat and oil btu content. It just seems to me that the setup I have now would be an easy fit for an oil boiler. I plan to sell my Garn and install an oil boiler and a diesel generator in the Garn shed.I am hoping for advice about the best way to go about it.