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Articles by John Siegenthaler, P.E.

Siggy

John Siegenthaler: Combining heat pumps with buffer tanks

Consider a buffer tank between the heat source and distribution system.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
November 25, 2020
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Whenever a hydronic system is divided into several zones, it’s worth considering a buffer tank between the heat source and distribution system. 


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Siggy

John Siegenthaler: Back to basics: Thoughtful zoning

Things to consider before planning your piping layout.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
October 21, 2020
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A zone is any area of a building for which indoor air temperature is controlled by a single thermostat (or other type of temperature controller). 


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Siggy

John Siegenthaler: Due diligence

Detailing a “2-pipe” buffer tank.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
September 22, 2020
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Most buffer tanks used in hydronic systems are piped in a “4-pipe” configuration.


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Siggy

John Siegenthaler: A persistent question

“But what do I do about cooling?”
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
August 24, 2020
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The versatility of modern hydronics technology allows designers to create systems that are “customized” to the needs — and constraints — of almost any building. 


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Siggy

John Siegenthaler: Don’t mix your piping designs.

A little of this, a little of that — leads to incorrect layouts.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
July 21, 2020
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Some hydronic system designers cling to certain system piping configurations — even when existing projects using those configurations have produced problems.


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Siggy

John Siegenthaler: Dos and don’ts of hydronic system design

10 lessons learnt.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
June 29, 2020
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Anyone who says they wouldn’t change a thing on the hydronic systems they’ve designed or installed over the last decade is either so oblivious to changes in technology that they don’t know any better, so egotistical they can’t accept that improvement of their work is possible, or so foolish they don’t care what they’re missing out on.


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Siggy

John Siegenthaler: Have a problem — need a solution

Our industry needs a better way to insulate circulator volutes.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
May 21, 2020
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Part of running any business is looking ahead and trying to read the “tea leaves” that are relevant to that business. 


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Siggy

John Siegenthaler: Reducing radiator ratings

How to size panel radiators for low water temperatures.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
May 13, 2020
3 Comments

Modern panel radiators are one of my favorite heat emitters.


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Siegenthaler PM

John Siegenthaler: Flameless baseboard

Modern methods and materials speed fin-tube baseboard installation
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
April 3, 2020
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Few would argue that fin-tube baseboard was the “flagship” heat emitter in North American hydronic heating systems through much of the 20th century. 


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John Siegenthaler: Three inputs, one output

Multiple strategies for heating domestic water.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
March 5, 2020
One Comment

I recently designed a system for my daughter’s new home with a water-to-water geothermal heat pump as its main heat source. 


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