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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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Floor Heating Dilemma

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
January 11, 2010
Using a gas-fired cast-iron boiler to supply zoned radiant floor heating.
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Hydronics Workshop:
It All Adds Up…

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
January 1, 2010
Tracking energy flows in a ground-source heat pump.
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Releasing Solar Heat

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
December 20, 2009
Which hydronic heat emitters work bestwith solar thermal systems?
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Hydraulic Separators Need Help

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
December 8, 2009
A multiple boiler system is being planned to supply several independently controlled heat zones.
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From Wood To Water, Part 2

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
December 1, 2009
Using pressurized thermal storage tanks to buffer wood-fired boilers.
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Primary Or Secondary?

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
November 20, 2009
A designer needs to connect an indirect water heater to a multiple-boiler system.
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The Full Spectrum Of Modern Panel Radiators

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
November 1, 2009
Today's models combine aesthetics with performance.
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Flooring Follies

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
October 16, 2009
The owner loves the idea of warm floors, but also wants nail-down hardwood flooring.
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From Wood To Water, Part 1

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
October 1, 2009
Interfacing wood gasification boilers with modern hydronics.
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Over-Looped

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
September 20, 2009
Circulators are experiencing overheating issues. There’s also heat getting into zones when that heat is not needed.
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