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Is your furnace conventional, old standard -
with an ever burning pilot light? These old furnaces work quite well -
as long as they are mechanically sound, but they aren't very efficient -
most of them are in the 55% range. If you are looking for more
efficiency there are a number of options open to you: You can spill 3-6
thousand dollars for a new high efficiency furnace and get a few hundred
dollars in rebates from the federal government. You can update the heat
controls on your present system and produce greater efficiency out of
your existing furnace system - this will probably cost you $350 - $450 –
with no REBATES!
... or you can renovate your old furnace and turn it into a hot water
heating system. You can update your existing heating equipment by
changing it into a THERMALATOR® AQUA HEAT Hot Water System - costing -
about 40-50% less than a new high efficiency forced air heating furnace
– at only $1,592.00.
The hot water heating retrofit comes as a complete parts kit that you
can self install, have a handyman friend install for you (usual piping
and fittings, copper or plastic not included), or a days work for a
hired plumber. The comfortable heat produced by hot water systems is a
large part of its attraction - not to mention that it costs
significantly less to produce and deliver.
Why is hot water heat best?
Water and air are the two mediums used to
carry heat in most heating systems. Water is far superior because it is
one of the best conductors of heat, meaning it is a lot easier to add
heat to water and take heat out of water, than to do the same with air.
This is one of the reasons it is more efficient.
The second advantage is that the water temperature can be accurately
controlled to meet heat load and air exchange requirements. This allows
for an easy adjustment to vary the temperature and flow of water to
compensate for outdoor temperatures.
The type of heat produced by a hot water system is best because: "The
warmed air is less dry as compared to the hot dry desert type heat
produced by most forced air furnaces today. It really does create a more
comfortable heat." Water can also be circulated positively, even over
long distances. A few mathematical calculations will easily determine
the required pipe size and the water flow rate. Positive circulation
means you can pump heat anywhere it is needed - no cold spots.
The heating load of every home and building changes with the outside
temperature. In churches, auditoriums and manufacturing plants the
heating load also changes with occupancy rates and ventilation
requirements, because the temperature of water can be precisely
controlled, it is easier to optimize comfort levels as conditions
change.
While all of this may sound complicated, hot water heating systems are
the easiest to automate for maximum comfort and economy. When using hot
water, you get a more even heat, with less temperature fluctuation,
improved comfort and lower heating costs. Hot water can be used to heat
any public, agricultural or residential building.
Where can the Thermalator® Aqua Heat system be used?
Hot water can be used with any type of heating system: Radiant floor
heating, baseboards, forced-air or any combination. For forced-air
heating systems, a water to air heat exchanger (a special rad) is
installed in the duct work.
For conversion of the conventional forced air system to a combined Hot
Water/Forced-air system, just ask about our Thermalator® Aqua Heat
System...
You Will Be Glad You Did!
Please also see a complimentary product offered by our friends at The
Greenwood Boiler Company...
The Greenwood Boiler is the next generation of wood boiler at 85%
efficiency. It burns not only wood, but the smoke coming from the
typical fire. It ties to any heating system and may heat an entire home
and provide all your domestic hot water as well. It leaves very little
material to create smoke, creosote or ash - making it one of the
cleanest wood boilers on the market.
Please visit us @
www.greenwoodfurnace.com
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