Combo Oil Coal Stoker Boiler?

mkphc1 · Post by **mkphc1** » Sat. Dec. 20, 2008 1:43 pm

is there such a thing?
if so how about some links.

thanks in advance!

Post by **Rob R.** » Sat. Dec. 20, 2008 2:07 pm

Yes. Harman, Keystoker, and EFM stoker boilers offer an oil gun as an option. Keep in mind that you can only use one or the other at a time, and it is not an automatic change over.

mkphc1 · Post by **mkphc1** » Sat. Dec. 20, 2008 2:25 pm

no really,
does any one make an auto changeover? even handfired?

Bulldogr6 · Post by **Bulldogr6** » Sat. Dec. 20, 2008 3:49 pm

The Harman SF-2600-SS burns Wood/Coal/Oil. It can burn oil as a backup if/when your solid fuel burns out .

http://www.harmanstoves.com/features.asp?id=30

Post by **coaledsweat** » Sat. Dec. 20, 2008 6:15 pm

mkphc1 wrote:no really,
does any one make an auto changeover? even handfired?

Thank the lawyers, there are liability issues with this. The best way to do this is with two separate appliances, your original oil/gas unit and an add on coal appliance. It is safe and easy to do.

syncmaster · Post by **syncmaster** » Sat. Dec. 20, 2008 6:27 pm

I agree with coaledsweat but then you will need another chimney .

Or maybe you can use the chimney for the coal boiler and direct vent your existing gas or oil boiler.

coal berner · Post by **coal berner** » Sun. Dec. 21, 2008 4:21 am

mkphc1 wrote:is there such a thing?
if so how about some links.

thanks in advance!

http://www.efmheating.com/d520.html
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Flyer5 · Post by **Flyer5** » Sun. Dec. 21, 2008 10:35 am

Get a good reliable coal boiler and you wont need the oil for backup . Most boilers today are very reliable . Or like posted just use the chimney for the coal and powervent the oil or gas. I have had my oil boiler fail in the past before the coal boiler it wasn't a big deal ,just fix it then move on to the next project.The same goes for having a coal boiler . When I started looking at coal boilers I started with the same idea that you need both .But after 2 seasons with coal found it not to be necessary with a good system . When I was burning wood two systems were a must ,coal not so much . They are as reliable or in some cases more reliable . Dave