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Year-round radiant

Opportunity awaits but it has to be controlled in radiant heating
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
March 30, 2015
Hydronic radiant panel heating has long been known for providing superior cold weather comfort.
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Low-temperature opportunities for duel-fuel systems

In situations like this, it makes sense to prioritize use of the lower-cost energy wherever possible.
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
February 20, 2015
A unique detail for preheating domestic water.
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Creating an ideal balance-of-system with modern biomass boilers

Several of the pellet-fired boilers now available in North America can operate at steady state combustion efficiencies of at least 85%.
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
January 23, 2015
Beyond biomass boilers.
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The benefits geothermal heat pumps

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
December 9, 2014
The popularity of geothermal heat pumps continues to grow.
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Finding the equalibrium between thermal and hydraulic conditions

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
November 25, 2014
Finding the equilibrium between thermal and hydraulic conditions.
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Alternate methods to pipe a buffer tank

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
October 22, 2014
Short operating cycles continue to be one of the chronic complaints with modern hydronic heat sources.
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A unique air-to-water heat pump system from a business entrepreneur

Air-to-water heat pumps extract low-temperature heat from outdoor air and deliver it to a stream of water.
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
September 24, 2014
The big guy doesn’t always win.


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Hydronic cooling for smaller buildings

Not just for skyscrapers.
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
August 15, 2014

Hydronic cooling also works in smaller buildings.


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Modern approaches to wood-fired hydronic heating

Don’t overlook the trees.
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
July 29, 2014

Just as the solar thermal industry had its ups and downs over the last four decades, the American public’s interest in wood-based heating has fluctuated with the price of conventional fuel.


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Radiant ceilings are a great option in many systems

Over your head.
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
June 26, 2014

Radiant floor heating is by far the biggest part of the radiant panel market.


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