I suggest you go to: www.heatinghelp.com and click on "the wall" where you can post your question. This site is frequented by some very bright heating experts. I have gotten some priceless advice from them re: my old steam system.
Wes LaBlanc -------------- Original message from Naomi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: -------------- I am in the process of purchasing a UC house that needs the 50 year-old gas heater replaced. We are considering switching to oil - or some other way to heat that does not rely on a monopoly like PGW - and wanted to solicit opinions. (Has anyone done this recently? Any success or horror stories?) We have a few factors that we are basing our decision on: The Environment � Which has more of an impact? (Our initial thought was that gas was cleaner but I�m guessing that gas and oil come from the same base ingredient and I have no idea what is involved on the back end to turn it into gas.) Are there any other realistic alternatives? Cost � We�re not wealthy. And the house needs a lot of additional work right away. Both the conversion/upgrade and the long term use need to be competitively priced. Convenience & Ease of use � Is it relatively easy to maintain? When there is a problem, will people actually come to fix it? Any and all opinions appreciated. (And if I missed any big factors, feel free to let me know what I haven�t considered yet.) Thanks. Naomi White Dog Cafe 3420 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 http://www.whitedog.com (215) 386-9224 x105 The Black Cat Gift Shop 3426 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 http://www.blackcatshop.com ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see <http://www.purple.com/list.html>.
