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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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Boiler Substitute?

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
August 15, 2008
As the price of fuel oil skyrockets, there is increasing interest in geothermal heat pumps as a heat source for hydronic radiant floor heating.
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Mountaintop Experience

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
July 1, 2008
John Siegenthaler says, if there's ever been a time to get serious about slab insulation, it's now!
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Solar By The Seat Of Your Pants

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
June 17, 2008
Some choose to jump into designing or installing solar thermal systems with no additional training.
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Thermal Accumulators

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
June 1, 2008
Another European concept that will eventually show up in North America.
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Dual Load Dilemma

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
May 14, 2008
Can you identify at least four errors in this design?
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Full Circle

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
May 1, 2008
Will low head loss boilers make a come back?
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So You Want To Go Solar

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
April 28, 2008
Given all the recent interest in solar domestic water heating, Joe Wrenchturner decides to have a go at it.
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Scrubbing Bubbles

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
April 4, 2008

Exploring microbubble air separation in hydronic systems.


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Solar Appliances

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
April 1, 2008
Hardware consolidation will hasten adoption of active solar energy systems.
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From Dumb Curves To Smart Areas
John Siegenthaler, PE

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
March 1, 2008
Get ready for circulators with different personalities.
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