OWB newbie install

[mtnflower]

We've recently acquired a Central Boiler Classic 5036. We're looking to use it to heat part of a barn/shop area. There is no other existing heating system or water heater.

We've been thinking about installing a suspended space heater with heat exchanger coil and blower fan. Searching this forum, now considering panel radiators as another option.

My question is can either or these systems be directly plumbed to the OWB without going through some sort of auxiliary furnace?

BTW we are talking about heating an area about 600 sqf this winter and expanding the system as time and money allows.

Thoughts?

 

[hondaracer2oo4]

We'll insulated and air sealed or not? Little to no insulation and air sealing you should go fan coil. No none of those options need to run through a heat exchanger to keep them seperated from the owb. Plan to use a lot of wood though to keep that small of an area warm. You will probably use te same amount to heat 1200 sqft because of the long standby times that the boiler will go through.

 

[StihlKicking]

Sounds like you've got yourself a good stove, the cb classics are among some of the best boilers made. They are simple and reliable. The only drawback is your gonna burn a lot of wood in them. I think given what your wanting to heat you would save money and be happier with a coil/fan set up.

 

[mtnflower]

Thank you. Coil/fan space heater components on order. Will post results.

 

[maple1]

That's a lot of boiler for so little space. Smaller more frequent fires would likely be good - or else it will make a lot of creosote when idling. Closing it in with a small insulated shed type deal to lessen heat loss might help too, if possible - the ratio of wood burned vs. space heated will be pretty high, but might be an 'is what it is' thing until you get more places/areas heating in the future.