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Originally Posted by Natsku
We don't have natural gas available, already said that.
The existing boiler is fine for a few more years at least but the pipe system goes through the radiators before it reaches the taps so using that system for summer hot water isn't workable but the whole thing doesn't need replacing yet (and can't afford to replace it all now anyway, but it will need replacing in the next decade)
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Can you buy/use outdoor propane tanks where you live? Mine is 500 gal. and it provides for hot water, cooking fuel, and a gas fireplace which is my backup heat source in the winter. It is far enough away from the house to be safe, and the tank itself is pretty impervious to rocks, bullets, etc. BTW, your current system of having the oil heating system providing hot water as well is not that uncommon around where I live. I see a lot of older homes listed with oil hot water. I wouldn't do it myself though - I love my propane hot water heater. It reheats quickly and has no parts to really wear out. It's also very economical.