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John Siegenthaler: Expansion etiquette

Expansion tanks perform a simple but vital function in all closed-loop hydronic systems.
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
October 4, 2019

When water is heated, the space required for each molecule increases. Any attempt to prevent this expansion will be met by tremendous forces.


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The Glitch and Fix: Overly complex

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
September 23, 2019

An installer was asked to include an air-to-water heat pump into a low-temperature radiant panel heating system supplied by a mod/con boiler.


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September 13, 2019

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Industry gathers for Wetstock 2019

September 13, 2019

Proceeds from Wetstock will go towards Merit Awards for graduates of the Mechanics Institute HVAC/R curriculum at the General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen.


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Ray Wohlfarth: Consider a hybrid heating system

Here is some food for thought.
Ray Wohlfarth
September 13, 2019

The owner asked for a bid to replace her 35-year-old cast iron boiler which was still operating. She had two requirements: Redundancy in the event of a boiler malfunction and lower fuel costs for the building.


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Dan Holohan: Thermostat adventures

A look back at odd places.
Dan Holohan
September 9, 2019

Twenty-five years ago, I wrote a story for this fine magazine. I titled it, “Only Gus Touch.” Over the years, many people have told me they still remember that tale and ask if I can send them a copy. Sure, why not?


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John Siegenthaler: Bidirectional Btu

The flexibility of hydronic systems.
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
September 6, 2019

Over the years, our office has received requests for design assistance for systems involving two hydronic heat sources, each in different buildings, where the expectation is to have either heat source supply heat to either building.


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WarmlyYours

WarmlyYours Wi-Fi control for snow melting systems

August 29, 2019

This control can be partnered with various home automation systems like Amazon’s Alexa or Google Assistant to energize the snow melting system based on weather information.


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Taco

Taco QuickTop Zone Valve

August 29, 2019

The new zone valve comes in ½”, ¾”, and 1” sizes.


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IAPMO seeks USHGC hydronics task group members

August 15, 2019

The deadline to apply is Aug. 31.


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