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The Glitch: Can you identify, describe, and propose a fix for several problems that are likely to develop with this system

Level-headed

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
October 24, 2017

An unpressurized outdoor wood-fired heater is installed to supply heat to fin-tube baseboard install in a two-story home.


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Stelpro Bella baseboard

Stelpro Bella baseboard

October 24, 2017

Stelpro’s Bella baseboard features a sturdy and rust-resistant facade made of aluminum extrusion.


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Navien Ready-Link Manifold Kits

Navien Ready-Link Manifold Kits

October 20, 2017

Navien’s Ready-Link Manifold Kits are designed to save contractors time on multi-unit NPE Tankless Water Heater installations.


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Top 5 boiler trends of 2017

Top 5 boiler trends of 2017

The plumbing, heating and cooling industry has been undergoing a great deal of change over the past few years.
Jen Anesi-Brombach
Jen Anesi-Brombach
October 18, 2017

These trends are driving the boiler and hydronic heating market leading into 2018.


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Zurn F1960 Expansion System

Zurn F1960 Expansion System

October 16, 2017

Zurn’s F1960 Expansion System is designed for both commercial and residential use.


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Why should I hire you?

Dan Holohan
September 29, 2017

Good contractors tell customers what they really want to hear.


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Check valves don't always work as intended

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
September 25, 2017

What is the purpose of a check valve?


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Figure 1. The Glitch. Do you see any other details that should be changed

Details Matter

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
September 11, 2017

Assuming that the aquastat is operating correctly, and that essential details are all present and correctly installed, why is the system behaving this way?


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Should you own a combustion analyzer?

Ray Wohlfarth
September 1, 2017

This tool can help improve safety and customer satisfaction.


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Practice good sensor-ship

Give your temperature controllers 20/20 vision.
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
August 29, 2017

Every hydronic system has one or more controllers that measure and respond to temperature.


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