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    sunny_8 Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 5, 2007, 03:01 PM
    What to do with Hot water Heat ?
    I have an apartment building which has a boiler providing hot water heat to 2 units.

    I want to split the gas up, as I am paying a lot for heat. I can add another meter, but I am not sure what to do for heat.

    Here is what I am thinking :

    1. Have the current boiler heat the first floor, remove radiators from second apartment, and put in a furnace.

    2. Put in another boiler for the second apartment.


    I am not sure what is better. I need to consider factor such as cost and efficiency.

    Any one have any ideas ?

    Thanks,
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    450donn Posts: 1,821, Reputation: 239
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    Dec 5, 2007, 03:24 PM
    Why not simply raise the rent accordingly to cover the cost of gas?
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    Dec 7, 2007, 01:31 PM
    I don't mind, but the area will not support more rent. I just want the tenants leaving windows open when its -15 outside... etc... as then each year my rent will rise, and tenants become few and far...
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    hvac1000 Posts: 14,540, Reputation: 435
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    Dec 7, 2007, 04:40 PM
    There is a device that will judge how much hot water from the boiler the tenant will use and you can bill them.
    I am sorry but it has been years since I installed one but they do work well. You might have to do a Google search to find the manufactures of this equipment.

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