I am new to the site so thanks for having me.
We have an older (late 1970's) Tarm multi fuel (oil, wood/coal) furnace that we primarily use as back up to our woodstove. We get our domestic hot water through an indirect water heater. Since the Tarm is only about 75% efficient, we are thinking about replacing the Tarm with an efficient oil fired furnace.
Is there a way to make the Tarm more efficient?
Should we keep the Tarm (just to have) or get rid of it?
Is there a way to tie the Tarm into the heating system (once the new furnace is installed) and use it as a wood boiler?
If I get rid of it, how much is it worth?...the thing weighs a ton, literally...would be fairly difficult to get it out of our basement.
Thanks in advance to all of these qustions
We have an older (late 1970's) Tarm multi fuel (oil, wood/coal) furnace that we primarily use as back up to our woodstove. We get our domestic hot water through an indirect water heater. Since the Tarm is only about 75% efficient, we are thinking about replacing the Tarm with an efficient oil fired furnace.
Is there a way to make the Tarm more efficient?
Should we keep the Tarm (just to have) or get rid of it?
Is there a way to tie the Tarm into the heating system (once the new furnace is installed) and use it as a wood boiler?
If I get rid of it, how much is it worth?...the thing weighs a ton, literally...would be fairly difficult to get it out of our basement.
Thanks in advance to all of these qustions