Hydraulic Separator Connections John Siegenthaler, P.E. May 19, 2011 Over the last few years, we’ve discussed what hydraulic separators are for and how they should be installed.Read More
Design As You Solder John Siegenthaler, P.E. April 1, 2011 A hydronic heating system from someone who doesn't want to learn 'a lot of unnecessary knowledge.'Read More
Overly Complicated John Siegenthaler, P.E. January 19, 2011 This system is supposed to provide radiant floor heating to the first and second floors of a building. Read More
Overkill John Siegenthaler, P.E. December 6, 2010 Over the last few years, hydraulic separators have been gaining popularity in the North American hydronics market. Read More
Gasification Rectification John Siegenthaler, P.E. November 17, 2010 Increasing fuel costs, in combination with the desire to be carbon-neutral, has prompted a homeowner to purchase a wood gasification boiler.Read More
Simpler Is Better John Siegenthaler, P.E. October 11, 2010 A hydronic system is to be designed to supply four identical panel radiators and an indirect water heater from a gas-fired, sectional cast-iron boiler. Read More
A Target-Rich Environment - For Errors John Siegenthaler, P.E. September 17, 2010 Here’s a schematic based on a sketch that was sent to me. Make a list of at least five things you think should be changed. Read More
Homemade Solar Thermal System John Siegenthaler, P.E. August 16, 2010 Joe’s Plumbing gets a call to install solar water heating for a long-time customer. Read More
Converting A Two-Pipe Steam System John Siegenthaler, P.E. July 19, 2010 An old New England home has been heated with a two-pipe steam system serving plenty of sturdy cast-iron radiators. Read More
Radiant Floor Heat And Mod/Con Boilers John Siegenthaler, P.E. June 18, 2010 A project requires both medium- and low-temperature radiant floor panels. Read More