Hey guys, I have a BL 34/44 put into use on Dec 31/2013. My house was in the low 40 degree range every morning upstairs.
We live at about 9,500 feet of elevation, typically would burn from mid December to the 1st week of June with our indoor wood stove. We have baseboard and a propane slant fin boiler. Propane went from 99 cents to about 3.50 to 3.75 a gallon.
I can't say enough about portage and main. Brian he treated me well, and this BL34/44 is unbelievable. My entire house, about 4000 sq ft. Is as warm as my wife wants it, 4 zones, 78, degrees, and the house lacks in insulation. 0 to 15 below night time temps, my Bl 34/44 handles them with ease. Had only one issue the badger pump that P.M provided lasted 24 hours. Called Brian Martin of P.M. on a Saturday. On Monday he 2nd day airs a new Grunfos 26/96 to new mexico no charge! No complaints or questions from P.M. just fixed the problem. This is my 1st owb. I couldn't be happier. Nothing like being warm. Good luck and I hope you get a portage and main boiler. You will be treated right.