Gas Burners for boiler

[Matt Stevens 1Participant @mattstevens1]

Hi All,

My 6" diameter vertical boiler is getting ever so close to steaming up! So now i need to turn my attention to fueling it.

Whilst the boiler is fundamentally designed for coal use, i see no reason why i can't use a gas burner in the firebox so its more controllable and cleaner. The inside of the firebox is ~4.75" diameter.

Can anyone recommend a) the right size burner as i am not sure if i need to fill the space or get away with something more modest in size and b) where the best place to purchase from?

I am based in Ontario Canada, but importing is an option if required.

Thanks

[Matt Stevens 1Participant @mattstevens1]

[Ady1Participant @ady1]

Also interested in this

Can't ever see myself ever going the coal route for steaming up a unit

[Harry WilkesParticipant @harrywilkes58467]

Phil at Forest Classics was a big help to a friend of mine link

https://www.forest-classics.co.uk/

H

[MikelkieParticipant @mikelkie]

Hi Matt Stevens, check out my photo album for pics of a round gas burner that i made long ago. i'm using it on my vertical boiler also 6 inch in dia. It is quite easy to make in any size and performs well. pm me if more info needed Regards Mike

[Matt Stevens 1Participant @mattstevens1]

Posted by Mikelkie on 31/08/2021 20:58:33:

Hi Matt Stevens, check out my photo album for pics of a round gas burner that i made long ago. i'm using it on my vertical boiler also 6 inch in dia. It is quite easy to make in any size and performs well. pm me if more info needed Regards Mike

Thanks Mike – I was hoping for something commercially available but i will not rule out making something if needbe.

Did you do any kind of thread on its making? I see only a couple of pictures there….

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