Boiler (water heating)
The term boiler may refer to an appliance for heating water. Applications include water heating and central heating.
Operation
The boiler heats water to a temperature controlled by a thermostat. The water then flows (either by natural circulation or by a pump) to radiators in the rooms which are to be heated. Water also flows through a coil in the hot water tank to heat a separate mass of water for bathing, etc.
Condensing boiler
Back boiler
A back boiler is a device which is fitted to a residential heating stove or open fireplace to enable it to provide both room heat and domestic hot water or central heating.[1]
References
- "Biomass | Energy Saving Trust". Archived from the original on 2015-03-29. Retrieved 2015-01-27.
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