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Dan Holohan October 2014 Author Image

Get real — get hydronic heat

Reality shows.
Dan Holohan
May 21, 2014

An old, cast-iron pipe, with the slightest amount of water in it for two winters can crack laterally and for quite a few feet.


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Benefits of hot water recirculation

Add balancing valves for temperature consistency.
Kevin Freidt
May 21, 2014

Due to this source of wasted water and the significant potential in energy and resource savings in preventing it, a growing number of building codes are requiring hot water recirculation or pipe heating (such as electrical tape) to conserve water.


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Selling at the right price

Are you or your technicians taking home the biggest paycheck?
Jim Hamilton
April 22, 2014

When you look at the profit-and-loss statement, ask yourself what stands out to you.


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What can you do to affect the performance of your heating systems?

More power.
Ray Wohlfarth
April 22, 2014

One of the things I have learned about this industry is that no matter how much you think you know, things can still surprise and humble you


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Profitable customer retention tool

You need a strong customer retention newsletter program.
Adams Hudson
April 22, 2014

Stand out from the competition with an effective newsletter.


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Should you promote or hire?

Strategic planning and clarity will help in staffing decisions.
Kenny Chapman
April 22, 2014

We tend to think because someone is exceptional at sales, he will automatically be an effective manager.


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Infrastructure investment could increase this sector

Nonbuilding construction surprise.
Morris Beschloss
April 22, 2014

It’s becoming increasingly apparent the residential sector is in a strong comeback mode.


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How flow rate affects heat output

When “thinking mathematically,” most people think in proportions.
John Siegenthaler 200x200 author headshot on a white background.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
April 22, 2014

German water.


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Are you running a business or a hobby?

As you can imagine, this question can ruffle some feathers.
7 Power Blog
Al Levi
April 22, 2014

It’s only a business when you make money at it.


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Dan Holohan October 2014 Author Image

How heating systems began

I was having a conversation the other day with Mr. Ara Marcus Daniels.
Dan Holohan
April 22, 2014

We were talking about early heating systems, Ara and I. I had questions and he had answers. When you want to know stuff about how things began, it pays to ask someone who has been dead for a while. Guys like that were there at the start and saw most of it for themselves.


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