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Home » Authors » John M. Barba

John M. Barba

John Barba, national director of training for Cranston, Rhode Island-based Taco Comfort Solutions, is now celebrating his 25th year as a trainer. He’s been in the heating industry most of his life, growing up in his family’s plumbing and heating business outside of Boston. John’s practical experience includes everything from ditch digging and drain cleaning to boiler piping and PEX installing, as well as business management and contractor sales. He is the 2012-2014 winner of the Carlson-Holohan Industry Award of Excellence, and was voted the Industry’s Best Instructor and Trainer in 2015 by AHRI.  

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ECM circulator myth-busting

Make the smart decision the first time.
John M. Barba
September 10, 2019
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That prophetic little quote from “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” pretty much sums up where our industry is today with residential ECM circulators. So many myths, many of them downright crazy, make it nearly impossible to make clear-headed and smart decisions for your customers.


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Radiant training

Make radiant and hydronic training classes work for you

Make training classes work for you
John M. Barba
July 31, 2014
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Think more about what you’re doing and why you’re doing it.


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Making An Art Of Work

John M. Barba
November 10, 2011
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Documentary filmmaker Richard Yeagley (left) jump-starts the conversation: How do we rebuild our eroding blue-collar workforce?
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Radiant Alternatives

John M. Barba
June 1, 2006
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Ever think about radiant walls or ceilings? It’s not as far-fetched as you believe.
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