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We Put the Fish in Efficiency

What exactly is higher efficiency higher than?
Dan Holohan
February 13, 2013
My friend, Jenni, was visiting from Scotland and had never been to Central Park, so I took her there for a long walk, a ride on the carousel and some wine at the boathouse. We sat outside.
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Energy and Power

They're not the same thing
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
February 13, 2013
Most of you reading this column consider yourselves heating professionals.
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Understanding barometric dampers

Controlling boiler draft saves heat and reduces operating costs
Ray Wohlfarth
January 15, 2013
One of the most misunderstood components inside a boiler room is the barometric damper, which is used to control the draft inside a boiler.


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Heat pumps are renewable energy heat sources

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
January 15, 2013
I recently read an Internet posting asserting that heat pumps, both air-source and geothermal, should not be considered renewable energy heat sources.


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Make 2013 your lucky year

A joint venture with local contractors could help win bids for jobs
Paul Ridilla
January 15, 2013
If you happen to be superstitious, 2013 may be of concern for your life and your business.


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Providing rest periods for your brain will give you energy to be more productive

7 Power Blog
Al Levi
January 15, 2013
When the busy seasons hit, most of us who work on the road are guilty of dashboard dining.


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Cracking the Google code

January 15, 2013
Everybody says, “You should be on page 1 of Google,” but no one tells you how. This will help change all that.


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Hydronic heating has come a long way, but system innovation continues

Dan Holohan
January 15, 2013
Twenty years ago this month, I wrote a column for this fine magazine titled, “Reaching for Higher Plateaus.”


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Who’s in control of your business?

Staff to meet customer demand and focus positively on the future
Jim Hamilton
January 15, 2013
Every two years I get the pleasure to listen to one of the nation’s top economists speak at Nexstar Network’s Super Meeting


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True technician potential

Make it a priority to educate your technicians on building customer trust
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Kenny Chapman
January 15, 2013
Recently I found myself in Virginia immersed in a week of training for an incredible service company. This company has an unbelievable culture and still has some great opportunity for improvement. (Don’t we all?)


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