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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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A New Audience For Hydronics

January 1, 2011

There's a new group of professionals who want and need what we offer.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

December 6, 2010

Over the last few years, hydraulic separators have been gaining popularity in the North American hydronics market.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

December 1, 2010

Cast-iron boilers still have a future.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

December 1, 2010

What to do when you have too much of a good thing.

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.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

November 1, 2010

The American cultural mindset about having convenience at any cost must be changed.

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.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

October 1, 2010

Low-mass heat emitters are essential to the future of hydronic heating.

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.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

September 1, 2010

Use two or more water-to-water heat pumps as a staged heating and cooling plant.

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