Our gas boiler needs replacing due to its age. Our plumber has quoted us 1600euro for replacing it but, as far as I know, this doesn't include the cost of getting a new, bigger hot water cylinder in the hot press.
What I'm wondering is should we consider installing a wood pellet burner now? With the recent hike in gas prices wood pellet seems to be the way to go.
I have read some other threads on pellet burners and some contributers were suggesting that they're not a great idea for Ireland due to our damp climate, as the pellets absorb moisture and subsequently are not as fuel efficient.
Does anyone know what size of a storage space you would need for the boiler + hopper?
Would we need rear access to our house for delivery of the pellets?
Are there any products out there for pellet storage which would ensure a dry atmosphere for the pellets?
Finally, does the storage space for the pellets really need to be heated itself?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Pavlov
What I'm wondering is should we consider installing a wood pellet burner now? With the recent hike in gas prices wood pellet seems to be the way to go.
I have read some other threads on pellet burners and some contributers were suggesting that they're not a great idea for Ireland due to our damp climate, as the pellets absorb moisture and subsequently are not as fuel efficient.
Does anyone know what size of a storage space you would need for the boiler + hopper?
Would we need rear access to our house for delivery of the pellets?
Are there any products out there for pellet storage which would ensure a dry atmosphere for the pellets?
Finally, does the storage space for the pellets really need to be heated itself?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Pavlov