Furnace replacement [oil condensing?]

[George]

Condensing oil burners just seem wrong. I have two friends who have liquid fuel/burner businesses and neither reported good results with models they have used.

Now condensing gas is a different story. Gas burns nice and clean so there is nothing but water in the condensate.

[ransley]

is where some good pros are, alt.hvac is where some good hacks are at.

[Jim Elbrecht]

As much as I hate to get rid of an old, simple friend, my 25 yr old furnace is due for replacement.

There is no natural gas in the future of where I live. Electric is

16-18cents a KWH. I have a propane space heater- but want to stick with oil for heat.

The gubbmint is offering a tax credit of 30% up to $1500 for an oil burner that is more than 90% efficient.

As near as I can tell the only ones that fit the bill are the condensing oil furnaces made by Adams Manufacturing in Ohio. [sold as Adams, Dornback and Spartan brands] Any opinions on these? I can only find some old trade magazine articles on the Adams & no real life reviews. Nor can I find them for sale anywhere to see if it makes economic sense to go to 95% efficient, even with the rebate.

I probably head out to the local supplier later this week, but thought I'd try for a range of opinions first.

Thanks, Jim

[Bubba]

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Ahhh now. Was that nice ransley? Bubba