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Q&A: Sizing a Steam Boiler
Q: I am remodeling a large, older home that is heated by a low-pressure steam system. Because of the size of the house, steam seems to be a good system to use, but the boiler is obsolete. We are adding insulation and sealed double glazing. How can I calculate the required size of the new boiler? Or can the system be converted to hot water?
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Steam Heat vs. Hydronic Heat
A reader ponders whether to stick with steam or convert to hydronic.
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A hands-on account of how to make a new boiler or furnace work smoothly with the old pipes, ducts, and flues.
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