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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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Laptop Vs. Screwdriver
John Siegenthaler

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

October 7, 2003

Communication is the key for a new generation of control products.

John Siegenthaler: Renewable Heating Design

Determining Flow Rates in Parallel Piping Systems Constructed of Smooth Tubing

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

September 2, 2003

Parallel distribution piping systems overcome many of the limitations of simple series circuits.

Relearning The Fundamentals, Part 2: The Heart Of The System
John Siegenthaler

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

September 2, 2003

How to select a circulator using head loss and pump curves.

Relearning The Fundamentals
John Siegenthaler, PE

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

August 1, 2003

It never hurts to be sure you understand the basics.

Less Is More ...
John Siegenthaler, PE

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

July 15, 2003

A new generation of control products is ready for your next hydronic system.

John Siegenthaler: Renewable Heating Design

Creating Multiple Water Temperatures in Hydronic Heating Systems

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

June 4, 2003

This article discusses the various ways to provide multiple water temperatures from a single heat source.

Beyond Closely Spaced Tees

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

June 1, 2003

Here are several products that extol the virtues of primary/secondary piping.

John Siegenthaler: Symbolism

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

May 1, 2003

Tips on creating and using CAD drawings for hydronic design.

Plumbing connection with close up water brass thermostatic mixing valve isolated on white background.

The Do's And Don'ts Of Three-Way Thermostatic Valves
John Siegenthaler, PE

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

April 1, 2003

Tips for properly installing these mixing valves in radiant heating systems.

Selecting a Primary Loop Circulator--The Myths and the Facts

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

March 6, 2003

Primary/secondary (P/S) piping has established itself as the default piping technique for multi-load hydronic systems.

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