peerless purefire pf 80 boiler opinions

[SheThinksImCrazy]

I am looking to buy a new boiler for my home...looking at buying a Peerless Purefire PF80 boiler brand new in the box for $1200 but the reviews I'm finding are all over the board any thoughts....good bad should I just take a chance and find out for myself? ???

 

[danski0224]

You can bet that the clear majority of boiler (or furnace) problems are due to improper installation. Those circumstances far outnumber bad equipment design.

It is critical for the near boiler piping to be done properly and according to the manufacturer recommended installation procedures. All boiler I&O manuals that I have seen include piping diagrams.

There may be requirements to dial in a condensing boiler with a combustion analyzer as part of the start up process.

Most I&O manuals are available for download. It would be advisable to review it, and make yourself informed of the installation procedures and to see if your current piping arrangement is good.

Although I do not work on boilers often, I have YET to see a properly installed residential cast iron boiler in my area. Fixing the piping errors is expensive.

Improper piping of almost any boiler will ruin it, and the chimney.

 

[brewchief]

You can bet that the clear majority of boiler (or furnace) problems are due to improper installation. Those circumstances far outnumber bad equipment design.

It is critical for the near boiler piping to be done properly and according to the manufacturer recommended installation procedures. All boiler I&O manuals that I have seen include piping diagrams.

There may be requirements to dial in a condensing boiler with a combustion analyzer as part of the start up process.

Most I&O manuals are available for download. It would be advisable to review it, and make yourself informed of the installation procedures and to see if your current piping arrangement is good.

Although I do not work on boilers often, I have YET to see a properly installed residential cast iron boiler in my area. Fixing the piping errors is expensive.

Improper piping of almost any boiler will ruin it, and the chimney.

100% agree, FWIW expect at least another 1000-1500$ in all the misc stuff needed to properly install. I took a quick glance at the install manual and it appears that you must use polypro instead of PVC to vent it with in Canada so that will add to the cost as well.

I think every condensing boiler I've seen is required to be piped primary/ secondary, familiarize yourself with this if you are going to do it DIY or if you are going to hire it out, it gets done wrong more often then one would expect.

 

[SheThinksImCrazy]

Thanks for the input. .... going to pick it up tomorrow