U.S. Boiler Co. expanded its Alta line of condensing, gas-adaptive boilers with a larger combi size and several heat-only models.

On the older hydronic systems, replacing the existing boiler with a new one was pretty straightforward. The installer connected the new boiler to the existing flue, piping and electric. The newer high-efficiency boilers are much different and require some additional planning.

I recently reviewed a project in which a municipal building was being connected to a district heating system supplied by pellet-fueled boilers. 

Sherlock Holmes has always been one of my favorite fictional characters. I envied how he would notice each detail and use every one of his senses to solve the crime.

The owner asked for a bid to replace her 35-year-old cast iron boiler, which was still operating. 

The XVers L, the newest hydronic boiler from Raypak, a Rheem company, is built to automatically assess the temperature and adjust to make sure the environment is controlled and comfortable. 

Alfred Fico, owner of All Clear Plumbing and Drains in Succasunna, New Jersey, recognizes the importance of having a condensate pump for a combination (combi) condensing boiler. 

The market for pellet-fueled “biomass” boilers continues to grow in North America. This market expansion is driven by several factors. 

“Boilers are in my blood,” explained 44-year-old Shane Hall, a third-generation Weil-McLain representative.

That’s the sentiment of manufacturers that took part in this annual pme look at the latest boiler trends.