> Just wanted to say Hello and thanks for starting this group! I found this >  group because I am trying to decide between the QuickMill Vetrano and the >  Izzo Alex. The only thing holding me back from Alex was the uninsulated >  boiler. I wondered if it was possible to do it myself, and through a google >  search, found DaveC's post here about insulating the boiler. Thanks DaveC! I >  think that has pushed me over to Alex! >  I look forward to reading all of the back threads, and absorbing info, since >  it will be a couple of months before I can actually make Alex my own. :-) >  ginny >