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Can A 1979 Oil Water Bolier Be Replaced By A Modern Hot Water Heater ?

Want to use a modern energy star hot weater in place of the oil fired boiler due to costs of fuel, just not sure of the ability of the electric hot water heater to handle the job.

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  1. Comment by just wonderin
    October 16, 2009 @ 8:12 pm

    electric boilers come in various sizes. contact a plumbing store to check out what is available and have the older unit replaced

  2. Comment by KirksWor
    October 17, 2009 @ 12:09 am

    It will cost you a lot more to heat with electric than oil.
    Plus, you need to be familiary with the temperature controls and how to configure the pump when to circulate. Doubt it would meet code.

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