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Burnham Independence IN10-I

The Burnham Independence IN10-I is a current gas-fired cast-iron steam boiler: 315 MBH maximum input for 250 MBH gross output and a 188 MBH net AHRI steam rating (783 sq ft) at 79.5% thermal efficiency, requiring a 8 in. x 15 ft (5 in. alternate) chimney and shipping at about 815 lb.

CurrentCanadian status unknown

Key figures

Max input
315 MBH
Max CSA output
AFUE
Min input
Natural gasHeating-onlyresidentialcommercial

Input is gas energy consumed; output is heat delivered. Never size from input alone.

Burnham Independence IN10-I in practice

The Independence IN10-I is one of the 10 sizes U.S. Boiler Company documents for the Independence gas-fired cast-iron steam line. Its official submittal row prints 315 MBH maximum input, 250 MBH gross output and a 188 MBH net AHRI steam rating covering 783 sq ft (1.333 piping and pickup allowance), at 79.5% thermal efficiency, with a 8 in. x 15 ft (5 in. alternate) minimum chimney and a 815 lb approximate shipping weight.

The line is built with cast-iron push nipples, Honeywell operating controls, a vent damper and a rugged steel base under an insulated powder-coated steel jacket; the Independence PV variants are specifically configured as direct-vent products for homes with a damaged or irreparable chimney. The maximum working pressure is 15 PSI steam, and the product page prints a limited 10-year heat exchanger warranty plus a one-year manufacturer's parts warranty.

The submittal's IN10-I/IN11-I/IN12-I rows print gross output and thermal efficiency and are described as the larger commercial-capable sizes; footnote 4 notes IN10-1 and IN-11 are not ETL listed for Canada. No official Canadian-sales statement was found, so canadianStatus stays 'unknown', and gas, combustion and steam work belongs with a licensed contractor.

Best suited to

  • Steam systems needing about 783 sq ft of connected radiation
  • Larger residential and light-commercial steam loads in the 315–385 MBH class
  • Installations comparing chimney-vented and Independence PV direct-vent configurations

Applicability and support

Model number
IN10-I
Canadian availability
unknown
Production status
current
ROMA supplies
Confirmed at consultation
ROMA services
Confirmed at consultation
Warranty
Series terms

Where ROMA provides on-site service

On-site service is currently offered in Greater Vancouver, BC, including Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Coquitlam, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, New Westminster, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Delta, Langley, Maple Ridge, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, White Rock, Pitt Meadows, Tsawwassen, Anmore, Lions Bay, Belcarra, Bowen Island, Mission. Everything else on this site is reference information you can use anywhere in Canada.

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Specifications

Published specifications

Values as published by Burnham. Units are shown with every value; notes flag conflicting sources or missing figures.

Burnham Independence IN10-I specifications
SpecificationValueNote
Input
Maximum input315 MBHMaximum input per the official Independence submittal/PDS ratings table (sea level to 2,000 ft; reduce 4% per 1,000 ft above sea level in the U.S.).
Output
Gross output250 MBHGross output per the IN10-I/IN11-I/IN12-I rows of the official submittal; these rows print gross output and thermal efficiency instead of AFUE.
Net AHRI steam rating188 MBHNet steam rating 188 MBH covering 783 sq ft, based on a piping and pickup allowance of 1.333 per the submittal.
Efficiency
Thermal efficiency79.5 %Thermal efficiency per the official submittal's IN10-I/IN11-I/IN12-I rows; no AFUE is printed for these sizes.
Venting and air
Minimum chimney requirement8 in. x 15 ft (5 in. alternate)Round chimney diameter x height measured from the top of the draft hood to the top of the chimney, per the submittal (15 ft minimum).
Physical and connections
Approximate shipping weight815 lbApproximate shipping weight per the official submittal.
Maximum working pressure15 PSI steamAs printed on the official Independence submittal.
Operating limits and other
FuelNatural gas (LP wording not printed for these sizes)The submittal prints 'LP available on IN3-IN9' only; the IN10-I/IN11-I/IN12-I rows carry natural-gas ratings.
ConstructionCast-iron sections with push nipples, Honeywell operating controls, vent damper and insulated steel jacketPer the official Independence product page; the PV variants are configured as direct-vent products for homes with a damaged or irreparable chimney.
WarrantyLimited 10-year heat exchanger warranty plus a one-year manufacturer's parts warrantyAs printed on the official Independence product page.

Frequently asked questions

What are the Independence IN10-I's ratings?

315 MBH maximum input, 250 MBH gross output and a 188 MBH net AHRI steam rating (783 sq ft) at 79.5% thermal efficiency per the official submittal.

What chimney does the IN10-I need?

A 8 in. x 15 ft (5 in. alternate) round chimney, measured from the top of the draft hood to the top of the chimney (15 ft minimum) per the official submittal.

Can the IN10-I run on propane?

The submittal prints 'LP available on IN3-IN9' — LP wording is not printed for the IN10-I/IN11-I/IN12-I sizes.

Questions about the Burnham Independence IN10-I?

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On-site service in Greater Vancouver, BC. ROMA lists “Open 7 days” on its site; call to confirm same-day availability.

Sources and verification

Facts checked September 9, 2026. Last updated September 9, 2026. Technical reviewer: not yet assigned.

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