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Selection of own boiler:
• Researched different makes
• Different ideas from different countries
• “BMW versus Ford”• Level of sophistication• Working examples
Fuel supply –chip vs. pellet?
• Self sufficiency• Available buildings• Faster payback• Fully automated
system
Practical experience
• Back-up system• Use heat-exchangers• Use a buffer tank• Fuel quality• Boiler maintenance
Case study: 50kW log boiler (Netherton of Glenboig, Kippen)
• Client keen to handle firewood
• Oil boiler retained as backup
• Dramatic reduction in heating bills
• Biomass chosen in preference to ground source heat pump
Case study:60kW single phase chip boiler (Inchmagrannachan, Dunkeld)
• 5m x 5m fuelstore• Heating self catering
units and farmhouse• 3000l buffer tank• Running on
hardwood chips
Case study:150kW chip boiler
with underground reception hopper (Fife Council,Kinghorn Primary School)
• 20 cubic metre reception hopper with automatic transfer to internal fuel store
• Boiler retro-fitted next to 400kW gas boiler
• Fuel contract and service contract
Case study:150kW woodchip with mini District Heating scheme
(Blairmore, Perthshire)
• Renovation and conversion of old farm steadings
• Let holiday cottages• Oil back-up for peace
of mind