by WILLIAM LOTZ
Last year, I was asked to lecture on the
topic "What is the best heating system?"
I refused, as there is no best heating
system, at least none that applies to
every situation equally well. Every
building, owner, location, etc., has a
different solution to the problem. After
you've gathered the best available information,
all you can do is "pays your
money and takes your chances."
The best way to come up with a solution
is to sort through the following
considerations:
First cost
Operating cost
Fuel availability and storage on site
Comfort and aesthetics
Space available in the building
Type of building and its use
Owner bias and ability
First