Heating fuel selection has become more than a casual topic in this currently tenuous economic situation, and likely to be an extended one. Unfortunately the picture is both clouded and…

Making that wood or coal fired boiler perform well when coupled to your gas or oil fired FHW heating system can be a challenge. They just operate differently. Only by…

We just returned from a hardship “no heat” service call. These folks are obviously up against it economically, as are many these days. However they recently substituted an electric water…

It ultimately comes down to economics. There is a current effort to market low-mass (lighter weight) boilers from a costing perspective against the traditional heavier, high-mass boilers. After all, less…

What? Explanation, please! Yes, we have an oil-wood (or coal) central heating system in our home that can fully function without ANY electrical power through outages and uses less power…

Periodic discussions with Do-It-Yourselfers (DIY’s) prompts us to cover the subject of heating loops (radiation piping) frequently. These are particularly prompted by Steam-to-FHW Boiler Conversion inquiries that inevitably come to…

You have undoubtedly noted the creep of computer technology into most everyday home appliances. Everything has digital displays, clocks, menus, etc. that allow varied cycling options. These purportedly provide finite…

Optimization of heating efficiency first requires determining your specific requirements. In general terms there are two or more distinct heating energy uses: Area Heating – Warming occupied areas fully, or…

Legally, Plumbing & Heating Technicians are required to set the DHW (Domestic Hot Water) temperature at a maximum of 120 Degrees Fahrenheit at the faucet(s) (taps). The purpose is simple,…