D/vent Oil Boiler ?

wellbuilthome

I am a GC and would like to no how you guys feel about a oil fired boiler changed from roof vented to D/vented out a side wall about 15' away .Ive change lots of gas boilers to D/vent . I have a stack in my way. What about a new perless boiler with D/vent oil fired ? My plumber is out fishing till monday . You guys have the life.

22rifle

Does the manufacturer allow if for your boiler? That's the first thing you must find out.

Grumpyplumber

Wait till monday.
You could wind up losing thousands in lost time & material if it's not done right, as well as the fact that your insurance doesn't cover it.
One seemingly small mistake...the building burns down, or a CO hazard.

Vermaraj

Learn something new every day. I had no idea an oil burner could be direct vent.

Going to check out that peerless a little more.

Grumpyplumber

Just found that out myself.
Different license in my state for oil burners..I honestly don't see a big market for direct vent oil when people are frantically scrambling to eliminate having to pay $4+ a gallon now, with gas being high at $1.90 a therm ( 1.4 therm is about the same btu's as a gallon of oil)
I'll generally install direct vents to avoid chimney liners, or on new installs.

Vermaraj

Most of the McMansions in this area have direct vent furnaces poking out of each corner of the basement. I guess it makes zoning a little cheaper than grouping the mechanicals in a single room. I have never seen it done with oil.


Don't really have a choice of fuel here. Very little natural gas coverage. Electric or propane = reach down and grab the ankles.