We have been researching this for some time, and have decided to install a wood gasification system. I'm writing a separate, more detailed post to hopefully get some input on the system we are considering.
But for now, I have a basic question about long-term maintenance/repair for two particular boilers- the Tarm Solo Innova 30 or the Froling FHG Turbo3000 20/30.
Assuming that either one would work for our particular circumstances, my concern is this: I understand that the Froling, in particular, is quite a complex system, with a computer that controls everything, and parts that need to be shipped over from Europe in case of failure, etc. Perhaps this is also true of the Tarm as well– I'm not sure.
Aside from the expense of the replacement parts… What happens if, for whatever reason, we can't get those parts any longer, in 10, 15 years? What happens if there is no highly-specialized Tarm or Froling repair representative around to fix the unit? Can either of these be fixed/maintained with only local labor and basic hardware, in the event that we aren't able to get special parts flown in? If not, is there a comparable wood boiler that would be simpler to repair?
Put your tin foil hats on and imagine you're a bit paranoid, like me. Any thoughts on which, if either of these, you would want heating your house in a worst-case situation like this?
It seems like a kind of crackpot question, but I'm assuming we are all interested in a degree of self-sufficiency, and that we would also like to be using these boilers for many years to come, so… maybe worth thinking about.
Thanks in advance for your feedback!
But for now, I have a basic question about long-term maintenance/repair for two particular boilers- the Tarm Solo Innova 30 or the Froling FHG Turbo3000 20/30.
Assuming that either one would work for our particular circumstances, my concern is this: I understand that the Froling, in particular, is quite a complex system, with a computer that controls everything, and parts that need to be shipped over from Europe in case of failure, etc. Perhaps this is also true of the Tarm as well– I'm not sure.
Aside from the expense of the replacement parts… What happens if, for whatever reason, we can't get those parts any longer, in 10, 15 years? What happens if there is no highly-specialized Tarm or Froling repair representative around to fix the unit? Can either of these be fixed/maintained with only local labor and basic hardware, in the event that we aren't able to get special parts flown in? If not, is there a comparable wood boiler that would be simpler to repair?
Put your tin foil hats on and imagine you're a bit paranoid, like me. Any thoughts on which, if either of these, you would want heating your house in a worst-case situation like this?
It seems like a kind of crackpot question, but I'm assuming we are all interested in a degree of self-sufficiency, and that we would also like to be using these boilers for many years to come, so… maybe worth thinking about.
Thanks in advance for your feedback!