P-K MODU-FIRE FD N1500

The P-K MODU-FIRE FD N1500 is a forced-draft non-condensing commercial boiler rated 1500 MBH input and 1275 MBH output in Patterson-Kelley's published submittal, with 5:1 turndown and a 985 lb operating weight.

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Key figures

Max input: 1,500 MBH
Max CSA output: 1,275 MBH
AFUE: —
Min input: —

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

P-K MODU-FIRE FD N1500 in practice

Patterson-Kelley's submittal prints the N1500MFD at 1,500 BTU/hr input and 1,275 BTU/hr output and 5:1 turndown. Design data: 160 psig max pressure, 250°F max allowable temperature, 220°F max setpoint, 38 boiler HP, 206 sq. ft. heated wet surface and 127.5 GPM flow at 20°F ΔT.

Connections are a 1 1/4" NPT-F main gas, 2 1/2" NPT (supply F / return M) supply/return, a 8" dia. stub combustion-air inlet and a 8" (6" with adapter) exhaust vent. Shipping dimensions are 54" × 32" × 68" (L×W×H); operating weight is 985 lb, shipping weight 960 lb and water content 7.3 gallons. The submittal lists ASME CSD-1, FM Global 6-4 and GE GAP (IRI) compliance and an integrated NURO-series control.

P-K describes the MODU-FIRE FD as a full-modulation forced-draft design that 'changes both fuel and air at a constant ratio to match boiler output to actual heat demand' with smooth 5:1 turndown tracking down to 20% of rated capacity and up to 88% efficiency. No official Canadian-sales statement was found, so canadianStatus stays unknown.

Best suited to

Commercial plants documenting an installed MODU-FIRE FD N1500 against P-K's submittal
Hydronic systems in the 1500 MBH input class
Retrofit projects that need a small-footprint forced-draft boiler

Applicability and support

Model number: N1500MFD
Canadian availability: unknown
Production status: current
ROMA supplies: Confirmed at consultation
ROMA services: Confirmed at consultation
Warranty: Not verified

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 Patterson-Kelley. Units are shown with every value; notes flag conflicting sources or missing figures.

P-K MODU-FIRE FD N1500 specifications
Specification	Value	Note
Input
Input	1,500 MBH	Input (BTU/hr) as printed on the model submittal.
Output
Output	1,275 MBH	Output (BTU/hr) as printed on the model submittal.
Efficiency
Efficiency (page)	88 %	'Up to 88% efficiency' as printed on the P-K MODU-FIRE FD product page; the submittals do not print a per-model efficiency row.
Venting and air
Combustion air inlet	8" dia. stub	As printed on the model submittal.
Exhaust vent	8" (6" with adapter)	As printed on the model submittal; MODU-FIRE FD requires Category II (condensing-negative pressure) or Category IV (condensing-positive pressure) venting.
Physical and connections
Main gas connection	1 1/4" NPT-F	As printed on the model submittal.
Boiler supply / return	2 1/2" NPT (supply F / return M)	As printed on the model submittal.
Operating weight	985 lb	As printed on the model submittal.
Shipping weight	960 lb	As printed on the model submittal.
Boiler water content	7.3 gal	As printed on the model submittal.
Shipping length	54 in	Shipping dimensions printed as 54" × 32" × 68" (L×W×H) on the submittal; listed here as depth × width × height.
Shipping width	32 in	Second dimension of the submittal's L×W×H shipping box.
Shipping height	68 in	Third dimension of the submittal's L×W×H shipping box.
Heated wet surface area	206 sq. ft.	As printed on the model submittal.
Electrical
Power supply	208–240 V, 1 ph, w/neutral, 60 Hz	As listed on the submittal; operating current under 6 A (N750/N1000) or under 10 A (N1500/N2000) / under 15 A (N2500/N3000).
Operating limits and other
Turndown ratio	5:1	The N1500/N2000 submittal prints input, output and design data but no minimum-input row; the 5:1 turndown is the series figure printed on the product page.
Boiler HP	38	As printed on the model submittal.
Flow rate @ 20°F ΔT	127.5 GPM	As printed on the model submittal.
Max. pressure	160 psig	ASME Section IV design data on the submittal.
Max. allowable temperature	250 °F	ASME Section IV design data on the submittal.
Maximum setpoint	220 °F	ASME Section IV design data on the submittal.
Control	Integrated NURO-series boiler control	Listed on the submittal's boiler-controls panel.
Listings	ASME CSD-1 standard; FM Global 6-4 Section 1.0; GE GAP (IRI) GAP.4.1.0 / GAP.4.1.3	As listed on the submittals.

Manuals

P-K MODU-FIRE FD 750–3000 Installation and Owners Manual (Rev J, 1/25)Rev J · 2025-01
MODU-FIRE / VELOX N750–N1000 Submittal (Rev D, 3/10/2025)Rev D · 2025-03
MODU-FIRE / VELOX N1500–N2000 Submittal (Rev D, 8/5/2024)Rev D · 2024-08
MODU-FIRE N2500–N3000 Submittal (Rev C, 9/3/2024)Rev C · 2024-09

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Frequently asked questions

What are the MODU-FIRE FD N1500 ratings?

P-K's submittal prints 1,500 BTU/hr input and 1,275 BTU/hr output, 5:1 turndown, a 985 lb operating weight and a 960 lb shipping weight.

What venting does the MODU-FIRE FD N1500 require?

P-K's submittal requires Category II (condensing-negative pressure) or Category IV (condensing-positive pressure) venting, with a 8" (6" with adapter) exhaust connection.

Is the MODU-FIRE FD condensing?

No. P-K lists MODU-FIRE FD under its non-condensing boilers; it is a forced-draft design with up to 88% efficiency and full modulation.

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Sources and verification

Patterson-Kelley — P-K MODU-FIRE FD product page (models and features) · accessed September 9, 2026
P-K MODU-FIRE FD 750–3000 Installation and Owners Manual, Rev J (PDF) · Rev J · accessed September 9, 2026
MODU-FIRE / VELOX N750–N1000 Submittal, Rev D (PDF) · Rev D · accessed September 9, 2026
MODU-FIRE / VELOX N1500–N2000 Submittal, Rev D (PDF) · Rev D · accessed September 9, 2026
MODU-FIRE N2500–N3000 Submittal, Rev C (PDF) · Rev C · accessed September 9, 2026

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