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Old 04-08-14, 03:11 PM   #3
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Originally Posted by NiHaoMike View Post
You can use a desuperheater to supply the smaller tank, allowing you to not use the boiler at all in warmer weather.
It's useful to look at degree days when considering advice.

Teller County, CO
HDD(68F) = 6198
CDD(75F) = 632

Austin, TX
HDD(68F) = 2172
CDD(75F) = 1540

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