System boilers are quite a popular type of boiler. If you\u2019re thinking about using LPG as a heating fuel, you should definitely consider installing an LPG system boiler.<\/p>\n
Before you make a decision on the boiler you\u2019re going to install it\u2019s important to know all the facts. Keep reading to find out the pros and cons of LPG system boilers.<\/p>\n
Mains gas is usually the best heating fuel to use in your home as it\u2019s by far the cheapest. But if your home isn\u2019t connected to mains gas, LPG is a great alternative heating fuel. Not only is LPG usually cheaper than coal and electricity, it also produces less carbon dioxide than heating oil.<\/p>\n
A big advantage to system boilers is that they can supply hot water to multiple outlets without a drop in pressure. This is because they heat water in advance, so there is a good supply to go wherever it\u2019s needed. This is different to combi boilers, which normally struggle to supply multiple outlets with hot water without a drop in pressure.<\/p>\n
System boilers are also popular because they take up less space than conventional boilers. This is because, unlike conventional boilers, they don\u2019t have a cold water tank. So if a combi boiler isn\u2019t for you, but you don\u2019t have room for a cold water tank, an LPG system boiler could be for you.<\/p>\n
A downside to system boilers is they only heat water in advance. The amount of hot water they heat is limited to the size of the tank, so will run out at a certain point. You can turn your boiler on to heat up more water but this will take time. So if you want a boiler that will provide you with hot water whenever you want it, you\u2019d probably be better off with a combi boiler.<\/p>\n
Another disadvantage to system boilers is that they take up space. Although they take up less room than a conventional boiler, they\u2019re much bigger than a combi boiler. You\u2019ll also need some outside space where you can store your fuel. So if you want the smallest boiler you can get, an LPG system boiler may not be for you.<\/p>\n
You should also bear in mind that LPG isn\u2019t the cheapest heating fuel around. Mains gas is much cheaper and you may find that heating oil is too. The best thing to do is compare energy prices in your area before you go ahead and commit to a new boiler.<\/p>\n