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Home » Authors » John Siegenthaler, P.E.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

John Siegenthaler, P.E., is a consulting engineer and principal of Appropriate Designs in Holland Patent, New York. In partnership with HeatSpring, he has developed several online courses that provide in-depth, design-level training in modern hydronics systems, air-to-water heat pumps and biomass boiler systems. Additional information and resources for hydronic system design are available on Siegenthaler’s website,  www.hydronicpros.com.

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John Siegenthaler: Radiant panel systems

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
October 22, 2018

Radiant floors don’t necessarily have to feel warm to work properly.


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The Glitch

The Glitch: Follow the arrows

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
September 30, 2018

The Glitch and Fix: September 2018


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John Siegenthaler: Injection mixing combined with thermal storage

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
September 28, 2018

This established technique doesn’t always receive due consideration.


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John Siegenthaler: Drawn to professionalism: Part 3

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
August 28, 2018

Software can help the hydronics professional design and install better systems.


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The more heat the distribution system

The overlooked benefits of radiant

Distribution efficiency has nothing to do with converting any type of fuel into heat.
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
July 30, 2018

An efficient hydronic system is more than just a high-performance boiler.


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John Siegenthaler: How to stage a renewable heat source with an auxiliary boiler

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
July 18, 2018
Making a positive contribution with a renewable heat source.
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Modern Hydronics Done Right
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
June 20, 2018

We are proud to present the first of five eBooks specifically for the hydronics market. Brought to you by Plumbing & Mechanical, PM Engineer and Supply House Times, this eBook is a collection of columns and articles from John Siegenthaler, P.E., a well-respected hydronics expert and longtime columnist for PM, pme and Supply House Times.


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John Siegenthaler: Drawn to professionalism: Part 2

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
June 19, 2018

Using schematics and narration to describe system operation helps ensure system longevity.


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The Glitch

The Glitch: Drawings have consequences

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
May 25, 2018

Drawings have consequences. Can you spot few details that are incorrect?


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John Siegenthaler: Drawn to Professionalism: Part 1

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
May 24, 2018

Good system documentation adds value to projects.


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