Need Advice on a Good Coal Boiler.

Harry-Tuttle · Post by **Harry-Tuttle** » Tue. Dec. 09, 2014 4:02 pm

Ive been running a Tarm HS coal boiler for years that I bought used. Its a good boiler in a big house. But, it barely keeps up on really cold days. I have the house zoned, and take the load off of the boiler with a nice old base burner, that I truly love ( don't tell the wife). My problem is that I want a new, bigger, boiler and they just don't seem to make em. Ive searched the web, and this forum, but there doesnt seem to be anything out there. Any suggestions??

Post by **coaledsweat** » Tue. Dec. 09, 2014 4:07 pm

I would go with a stoker boiler, new or used. Some details will be needed here. The BTU output of the TARM and how big is the house would be a good start.

McGiever · Post by **McGiever** » Wed. Dec. 10, 2014 10:03 am

Thinking outside the box..What about keeping the Tarm and add along side a auxillary boiler for those times when the Tarm cannot keep up

Sting · Post by **Sting** » Wed. Dec. 10, 2014 10:37 am

McGiever wrote:Thinking outside the box..What about keeping the Tarm and add along side a auxillary boiler for those times when the Tarm cannot keep up

windyhill4.2 · Post by **windyhill4.2** » Wed. Dec. 10, 2014 11:00 am

Harry-Tuttle wrote: My problem is that I want a new, bigger, boiler and they just don't seem to make em. Ive searched the web, and this forum, but there doesnt seem to be anything out there. Any suggestions??

Harry WANTS a new,bigger, boiler & is looking for suggestions as too who makes a bigger unit.Leisure Line advertises on here & has a capable boiler,EFM has a capable boiler, Keystoker is another, maybe a few others as well.The decision as too which one will be influenced by the size of the undersized current unit & sq.footage,DHW,etc.

Post by **coaledsweat** » Wed. Dec. 10, 2014 12:19 pm

The TARM has two issues. It is having trouble keeping up and it is hand fired. Sell it and get a stoker sounds like the smart plan to me.

Post by **Rob R.** » Wed. Dec. 10, 2014 12:22 pm

Harry-Tuttle wrote:My problem is that I want a new, bigger, boiler and they just don't seem to make em.

What is the BTU rating of the Tarm?

How much coal do you burn per day in the Tarm AND the baseburner?

Would you like the convenience of a stoker? The circulators need electricity anyway.

pine grove coal user · Post by **pine grove coal user** » Thu. Dec. 18, 2014 8:03 pm

You indicate it is a Tarm Solo. Which model of Solo? If you decide to sell it I might be interested.
This is the brochure for the Tarm Solo: http://woodboilers.com/images/stories/documents/m ... ochure.pdf
My Tarm is doing fine but it is a 1980, and I'm assuming it won't last forever.

pine grove coal user · Post by **pine grove coal user** » Thu. Dec. 18, 2014 8:04 pm

Correction, 1983.