rpfutrell
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We bought a house a little over a year ago , and I am looking to replace the Central Air, Boiler and Hot Water tank. I have a detailed post here for the boiler that shares some additonal design info.
Using that threads additional information and the potential systems below... I'm trying to decide on an Indirect Hot Water system. What are the pro's / con's if any? The price tag on replacing the boiler and AC systems is quite pricey, so I'm trying to "get it right" all of it. Trying not to oversize, undersize or skimp too much either. I have 3 contractors I'd feeling comfortable with, but making sure I get the system I want and need. So I don't want to overlook the Hot Water system either. How does the Hot Water systems performance play into the boiler, if at all??
Can you mix/match all system that are listed?? For example can I use a SuperStor with an Alpine Boiler, or are there design / compatibility concerns??
I'm starting to narrow the boiler down to a few choices, will it benefit me to split more hairs over which Indirect Hot Water tank is going to be better / best or better value? What things should I stay away from, are Stainless Steel tanks better than Stone or glass ones vice versa?
Does getting hot water faster have any weighting on the boiler itself? I think this may have been a misconception of mine in the beginning, or is it's performance independent from that of the boilers.
How about the capacity, what is overkill and with two upcoming teenagers, will I one of us get the cold shower?
So much info to digest on replacing these boiler and AC systems, I don't want to overlook anything with the Indirect Hot Water system. I greatly appreciate your feedback on helping me make this investment decision. Please let me know if I am leaving any info out that would be helpful.
Home Info:
Built: 1997
Type: 2 Story Colonial w/ basement
Baths: 3.5 (only one bath has tub, rest are showers)
Sqft: 3300 / 2888 heated
Current System: Natural Gas Boiler & Standby Hot Water Heater. Boiler is 3 zones, plus a gas fireplace in our Family room.
Family Size: 4 total, 2 adults 2 younger children under 5
Using that threads additional information and the potential systems below... I'm trying to decide on an Indirect Hot Water system. What are the pro's / con's if any? The price tag on replacing the boiler and AC systems is quite pricey, so I'm trying to "get it right" all of it. Trying not to oversize, undersize or skimp too much either. I have 3 contractors I'd feeling comfortable with, but making sure I get the system I want and need. So I don't want to overlook the Hot Water system either. How does the Hot Water systems performance play into the boiler, if at all??
Can you mix/match all system that are listed?? For example can I use a SuperStor with an Alpine Boiler, or are there design / compatibility concerns??
I'm starting to narrow the boiler down to a few choices, will it benefit me to split more hairs over which Indirect Hot Water tank is going to be better / best or better value? What things should I stay away from, are Stainless Steel tanks better than Stone or glass ones vice versa?
Does getting hot water faster have any weighting on the boiler itself? I think this may have been a misconception of mine in the beginning, or is it's performance independent from that of the boilers.
How about the capacity, what is overkill and with two upcoming teenagers, will I one of us get the cold shower?
So much info to digest on replacing these boiler and AC systems, I don't want to overlook anything with the Indirect Hot Water system. I greatly appreciate your feedback on helping me make this investment decision. Please let me know if I am leaving any info out that would be helpful.
Home Info:
Built: 1997
Type: 2 Story Colonial w/ basement
Baths: 3.5 (only one bath has tub, rest are showers)
Sqft: 3300 / 2888 heated
Current System: Natural Gas Boiler & Standby Hot Water Heater. Boiler is 3 zones, plus a gas fireplace in our Family room.
Family Size: 4 total, 2 adults 2 younger children under 5
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