In previous posts we talked about what biomass was and its characteristics as a source of ecological energy. We’ve also talked about pellet stoves and how they work. Today we are going to help you know the keys that will help you choose your biomass boiler once you make the decision to buy it.
But first of all and most importantly, why should you have a biomass boiler in your home?
If you are concerned about the environment and want to bet on ecological and sustainable and efficient heating you are reading the right article. In addition, biomass is a renewable energy and is available to all. That said, there are many biomass boiler options to choose from, and for this reason we want to give you a few small guidelines.
The first tip is to know what’s on the market, so let’s take a look at the different types of biomass boilers we can find:
- Automatic boiler: consist of a wide modulation range. There is the option to install inertia tank or not, depending on the installation. You only have to clean once a year and empty the ash space about twice a year, on average.
- Semi-automatic boiler: ideally they are installed in a garage. They need to be cleaned every 2 or 3 weeks, maximum 1 month. They normally require an inertia tank, do not have as much modulation range as the previous ones, cleaning can be automatic or not, and do not have much control over secondary combustion.
- Boiler with condensation technology: we are talking about fully automated boilers. This type consists of a special technology for the condensation of the exhaust gases, thus reducing the emission of harmful particles and saving up to 15% more of the heat. They do not need to have an inertia tank, as being a low temperature boiler is suitable for any heating system. If your goal is to save and pollute as little as possible this would be the most suitable for you and in addition the installation would be greatly simplified.
The second tip to consider is whether the house in which you want to place this boiler is under construction and therefore is new building or if it is in an existing house in which you want to change the current heating system by the biomass boiler.
If you are new construction there are advantages such as: you can design the boiler room from scratch so that it is fully integrated in the building and have good access to it, you will not need to install solar thermal energy since the biomass meets the requirements necessary legal requirements.
The third tip refers to relying on whether your boiler will be commonly used and daily or whether it is for a holiday or punctual house. This will also influence what kind of power is needed or desired. It is recommended that if it is a biomass boiler for a regular home, a facility with more power, complex and serious will be installed and if it is a one-off house as the opposite case, such as a simple pellet stove.
I to know what power is you need you should look above all on: the square meters of the space you want to heat, the insulation of the house and the climatic zone in which it is.
The fourth council, and in relation to the previous one,is to look at the programming levels and their automation. Depending on when you are going to use it and how you can opt more for one option or another.
The fifth tip is about space. Depending on the complexity of the boiler you choose it will surely require more space for its installation and also for subsequent maintenance, therefore, you have to have a skillful and optimized access. So you should assess whether you have this space or not and whether you have to choose a simpler system.
Sixth tip, the fuel type will also define your choice. The first thing to know that not all types of green fuels are available in all territories so you will surely have to be governed by the local resources of your region. A great option is to choose wood pellet, as it will bring you comfort, little maintenance and the automation option.
If wherever you live you have on hand firewood you can opt for gasification boilers, which, although they require a little more maintenance and cleaning, but also not as much as a traditional wood. In addition, gasification boilers can incorporate a thermal inertia tank with which you can program the heating of your home regardless of when you personally attend the boiler.
If you decide to consume pellet, there are many options to choose from such as air stoves, water stoves, automatic or semi-automatic boilers, condensation boilers, etc.
And the seventh and final tip,deals with maintenance according to the fuel you choose, because depending on this choice the cleaning must be daily or not, it must be performed by professionals exclusively or not. So keep this point in mind according to your needs.
Through these keys to choose your biomass boiler we hope that you choose the right option and with which you get the best results for you and the heating of your home.