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Comparison
Verdict in brief
The PEG187EID and PEG225EID are adjacent sizes in the current PEG-E gas-fired cast-iron STEAM line — both non-condensing atmospheric boilers with a rear-mounted integral draft hood, probe-type LWCO and pressure controls, rated at 82.8% and 83% AFUE. The PEG225EID fires 225 MBH against 187 MBH, printing 141 MBH of net steam (117) over 587 sq ft (488), with 7 cast-iron sections against 6; both use (2) 2" piping risers, both use a 7" vent pipe and a shipping weight of 584 lb against 512 lb.
Published manufacturer figures. Input and output are kept separate; blanks mean the manufacturer did not publish that value.
| Specification | Utica PEG187EID | Utica PEG225EID |
|---|---|---|
| Input | 187 MBH | 225 MBH |
| Heating capacity | 156 MBH | 188 MBH |
| Net AHRI steam rating | 117 MBH | 141 MBH |
| Steam radiation | 488 sq ft | 587 sq ft |
| AFUE | 82.8 % | 83 % |
| Cast-iron sections | 6 | 7 |
| Vent pipe size | 7" | 7" |
| Piping risers | (2) 2" | (2) 2" |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 20⅝ × 35⅞ × 30⅜ | 23⅞ × 35⅞ × 30⅜ |
| Shipping weight | 512 lb | 584 lb |
Both models are PEG-E gas-fired cast-iron steam boilers — non-condensing, atmospheric chimney venting through a rear-mounted integral draft hood and vent damper, with cast-iron push nipples, stainless steel burners, and a probe-type low water cut-off with pressure high-limit control, pressure gauge and gauge glass. Neither modulates: input is fixed.
The sell-sheet ratings table prints 187 MBH input, 156 MBH heating capacity, 117 MBH net steam over 488 sq ft and 82.8% AFUE on the PEG187EID, against 225 MBH, 188 MBH, 141 MBH over 587 sq ft and 83% on the PEG225EID. Net steam ratings use a piping and pickup allowance of 1.333.
The physical step changes the near-boiler piping: both use (2) 2" piping risers, both use a 7" vent pipe, both take ¾" NPT gas, and cabinet dimensions move from 20⅝ × 35⅞ × 30⅜ in to 23⅞ × 35⅞ × 30⅜ in with shipping weight from 512 to 584 lb. Steam sizing starts from the connected radiation load, so the heat-loss and radiation survey decides between the two — installation belongs with a licensed contractor.
Utica Boilers
The Utica PEG187EID is a gas-fired cast-iron steam boiler: 187 MBH input, 156 MBH heating capacity, 117 MBH net steam and 488 sq ft at 82.8% AFUE, with 6 sections, a 7" vent and (2) 2" piping risers. It is tagged 'Current' on Utica's Gas Boilers category page.
Utica Boilers
The Utica PEG225EID is a gas-fired cast-iron steam boiler: 225 MBH input, 188 MBH heating capacity, 141 MBH net steam and 587 sq ft at 83% AFUE, with 7 sections, a 7" vent and (2) 2" piping risers. It is tagged 'Current' on Utica's Gas Boilers category page.
225 MBH input against 187 MBH, 141 MBH net steam over 587 sq ft against 117 MBH over 488 sq ft, and 7 sections against 6, per the official PEG-E sell sheet.
PEG187EID: (2) 2"; PEG225EID: (2) 2", per the IOM near-boiler piping figures. The product page describes single and dual piping riser options depending on boiler size.
No — every PEG-E is a non-condensing cast-iron steam boiler with atmospheric chimney venting, an integral draft hood and a vent damper.
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Sources and verification
Facts checked September 9, 2026. Last updated September 9, 2026. Technical reviewer: not yet assigned.