Burnham · SteamMax & Independence (gas steam)
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.
Key figures
- Max input
- 315 MBH
- Max CSA output
- —
- AFUE
- —
- Min input
- —
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.
Specifications
Published specifications
Values as published by Burnham. Units are shown with every value; notes flag conflicting sources or missing figures.
| Specification | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Input | ||
| Maximum input | 315 MBH | Maximum 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 output | 250 MBH | Gross 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 rating | 188 MBH | Net steam rating 188 MBH covering 783 sq ft, based on a piping and pickup allowance of 1.333 per the submittal. |
| Efficiency | ||
| Thermal efficiency | 79.5 % | 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 requirement | 8 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 weight | 815 lb | Approximate shipping weight per the official submittal. |
| Maximum working pressure | 15 PSI steam | As printed on the official Independence submittal. |
| Operating limits and other | ||
| Fuel | Natural 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. |
| Construction | Cast-iron sections with push nipples, Honeywell operating controls, vent damper and insulated steel jacket | Per the official Independence product page; the PV variants are configured as direct-vent products for homes with a damaged or irreparable chimney. |
| Warranty | Limited 10-year heat exchanger warranty plus a one-year manufacturer's parts warranty | As printed on the official Independence product page. |
Manuals
Alerts documented for this model
None documented yet.
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?
Describe what the boiler is doing and get a straight answer about the next step.
On-site service in Greater Vancouver, BC. ROMA lists “Open 7 days” on its site; call to confirm same-day availability.
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Sources and verification
- U.S. Boiler Company — Independence / Independence PV Gas Fired Cast Iron Steam Boilers (IN10-I) · accessed September 9, 2026
- Independence Product Data Sheet · accessed September 9, 2026
- Independence Series Submittal Form · accessed September 9, 2026
Facts checked September 9, 2026. Last updated September 9, 2026. Technical reviewer: not yet assigned.