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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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Hydronics Is For Pros John Siegenthaler, PE

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
October 1, 2007

Do-it-yourself hydronic installations are not good for our industry.


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Error In Design

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
September 13, 2007
The installer got a great price on a “contractor pack” of 3/4-inch copper tees, so the supply and return manifolds are built with 3/4-inch copper, as are all the zone circuits ...
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Btu Metering
John Siegenthaler, PE

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
September 1, 2007
A concept that leverages the advantages of hydronics.
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What Were They Thinking?

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
August 8, 2007
Here’s an extremely messed up installation for you to ponder.
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Ten Trends In North American Hydronics
John Siegenthaler, PE

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
August 1, 2007
Watch for these technologies to become more commonplace in the next few years.
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Supplying Multiple Loads

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
July 12, 2007
There are several piping errors in this proposed multiple boiler system installation.
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A Bit Too Pushy

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
July 9, 2007
Sometimes one less circulator makes sense.
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I, Not I At ISH

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
June 11, 2007
North America may be the only place where certain installation practices are used.
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Noisy Pipes

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
June 1, 2007
Every time the circulator shuts off, the owner hears banging and gurgling sounds in the pipes ...
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What's Wrong?

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
May 9, 2007
What's wrong with this arrangement for a low-temperature radiant floor panel?
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