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Articles by John Siegenthaler, P.E.

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Hydronics Workshop | John Siegenthaler

Improving Hydronic Efficiency

Watts the problem?
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
July 27, 2026

Upcoming DOE regulations and rising energy costs are creating new opportunities to improve hydronic distribution efficiency through smarter circulator strategies.


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As utilities and building owners look for new energy storage solutions, hydronic thermal storage presents an efficient alternative to batteries in many applications.
Renewable Heating Design | John Siegenthaler

An Open & Shut Case (Part 1)

From heat exchanger selection to piping strategies, understanding thermal storage design is key to maximizing hydronic system performance.
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
July 1, 2026

As utilities and building owners look for new energy storage solutions, hydronic thermal storage presents an efficient alternative to batteries in many applications.


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Electric toggle switch.
Hydronics Workshop | John Siegenthaler

Seizing Control

A simple way of keeping heat available in a dual fuel system.
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
June 10, 2026

Air-to-water heat pumps are different from boilers. As the outdoor air temperature decreases, their heating output decreases. That’s a characteristic of all air-source heat pumps, and it runs opposite to how heating load changes with decreasing outdoor temperature. 


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Hydronic System
Hydronics Workshop | John Siegenthaler

Diagnosing Pressure and Air Issues in Closed-Loop Systems

Simple checks, big insights
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
May 18, 2026
Think about the “long game” when designing or installing hydronic systems. Make the system’s as easy as possible to service. Those who follow will appreciate and respect you for doing so.
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The Glitch & The Fix
The Glitch & The Fix: May 2026

The Glitch and the Fix: Grounded Errors

Can you find the issue with this multi-zone floor heating system?
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
May 5, 2026
An installer is planning a multi-zone floor heating system supplied from a single stage non-modulating geothermal heat pump. Can you identify at least four design flaws or operational issues that are likely to develop if the system is installed as shown?
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Boiler System
Renewable Heating Design | John Siegenthaler

How to change the staging status of two heat sources

Who's on first?
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
April 6, 2026
What if your boiler system could automatically switch between heat sources based on energy cost? A closer look at staging logic, relays and smarter system control.
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Contractors in Discussion
Hydronics Workshop | John Siegenthaler

The air-to-water heat pump summit brought contractors, suppliers, and educators together for hydronic technology

Sold-out summit
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
April 3, 2026
The air-to-water heat pump summit was held on March 4th in Burlington, VT, and attended by over 120 people.
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The Glitch & The Fix
The Glitch & The Fix: April 2026

The Glitch & the Fix: Can you find the problems with this space heating set-up?

Under-umphed
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
March 31, 2026
Can you identify some problems that are likely with this set up, and propose an alternative design to eliminate any such problems?
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Thermostat Control
Hydronics Workshop | John Siegenthaler

Why thermal mass and domestic hot water demand don’t always play nicely together

Hands off!
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
March 18, 2026
When radiant slabs and high-demand fixtures share a heat source, thermal equilibrium doesn’t always favor the shower.
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Heating Pipe Layout
Renewable Heating Design | John Siegenthaler

How do North American and European hydronic systems differ?

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
March 10, 2026
When comparing hydronic systems designs that are common in North America with typical European equivalents, comparisons reveal details that would be beneficial in either market, but are not “traditional” in one market or the other.
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