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A Dead Man named R.M. Starbuck wrote some of my favorite (and most useful!) old books. His books are so useful because he employed a question-and-answer format that appealed to the trade way back when, and to me today. I like it when I can quickly find an answer, don't you
When I wrote How Come? I followed the same Q&A format. I wanted to share some secrets about hot water heating, and I wanted to do it in the same way the…

How to Do Unto It Before
It Does Unto You
This book is filled with rare charts, tables, and formulas that will help you both size and troubleshoot steam- and hot-water-heating systems. And because I like to smile, I've also included my own personal Golden Rules. I hope this helps make your life a bit easier.

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How to Diagnose Loss of Heat for a hot water Heating Boiler. How to diagnose loss of heat for heating boilers, hydronic heat systems, baseboards, radiators
Troubleshooting heating boiler oil or gas burners & controls
Troubleshooting heating systems using LP gas (propane) or natural gas
How to inspect & repair central hot water heating boilers - hydronic heating
Baseboard, radiator, convector heat inspection, defects, repairs
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How Come? is an outstanding reference book for troubleshooting and learning more about hydronic heating. It is written in Q&A format and covers gravity systems, indirect radiation, diverter tee systems, loop systems, radiant heating, hot water zones taken off of steam boilers, and more. It's filled with more than 600 questions and dozens of easy-to-follow illustrations
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This book is filled with rare charts, tables, and formulas that will help you both size and troubleshoot steam- and hot-water-heating systems
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Published on: 1993-06-01
Binding: Paperback
Good little book
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I have read most of Dan's books and find this one to be the…

Phase-change material has been around for a while and has been getting more attention lately as it finds its way into wallboard and other surfaces that can absorb, hold, and then release excess heat into a room. Now that same concept appears inside this table . Thoughts
I loved this story , and not just because of the unusual repurposing of a grand old building, but also to find that the owner, Marc Whitacre, keeps a copy of my book, The Lost Art…

What might have been
There was once a very large fund dedicated to research in the science of hydronic heating. That money got away from our industry, which is sad, but it makes for a good story. Here 'tis. Read it and weep
Interesting developments in England
I like the way they're using the waste heat from the famous Sheffield steel plant to add what would otherwise be wasted Btus to the district-heating system. Lends new meaning to Team GB! Here's the story…

You have to know what it costs you to be in business before you can know how much you should charge. That's logical, but sometimes, this business is anything but logical. Here's a great example of that
Remembering Gil Carlson
It's been 24 years since the brilliant Gil Carlson passed away. At the time of his death, he held seven U.S. patents and was recognized internationally as one of the foremost authorities on hydronic heating systems. And his famous "Point of No Pressure…

Most of the buildings you visit are probably older than you are because, let's face it, America is a heating museum. Many of those buildings have hydronic heating systems that have been touched by lots of hands over the years and it's your job to get them working efficiently. So let's talk about how those classic hydronic systems work, where they came from, how they've changed over the years, and what you can do right now to get the most out of them…

Three contestants have already won a trip to Italy... will you be the fourth winner? The year-long Excellence contest - a platform where designers of hydronic or plumbing systems can showcase their Caleffi installation and receive national recognition - is wrapping up the 4th and final quarter of the competition. If you want "in" on a chance to win a trip to Italy, submit your entry by May 31
The top four contestants, as determined by most audited votes from the public, will…

Enjoy comfy, consistent temperatures and maybe even energy savings with hydronic heating and cooling

Magnetic dirt removal in hydronic heating and cooling systems is a hot topic these days. Check out this short video, showing how the Caleffi 5465 Series DIRTMAG works.
To learn more about magnetic dirt removal technology and magnetite, that nasty "boiler ink" that experienced hydronic service technicians know well, check out Caleffi's May 2015 Magnetic Separation in Commercial Hydronic Systems Coffee with Caleffi webinar.

The ideal fluid in a hydronic heating or cooling system is a fluid without any impurities, air bubbles or dissolved gases. But how is that accomplished? Kevi...

Today's tech tip is about the 675900A snap-on thermometer. This product is a very innovative and handy accessory for any hydronic heating or cooling system t...

A circulator pump is a device that pumps substances like water, slurries and gases in a closed circuit setting. The circulator pump is installed by a plumber in homes and large structures to provide hydronic heating and cooling. During the hydronic process, the system uses water to heat or cool the interior of a home

PEX is a viable option for a variety of hydronic distribution-piping applications on both residential and commercial projects. With its durability, flexibility, range of sizes, system-performance characteristics and labor-saving benefits, PEX need no longer take a back seat to traditional metallic materials in the design and installation of a distribution piping system.

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This book contains 215 pages of practical, common sense information that you can use right away. I've made lots of analogies to things you already know. Hydronic radiant heating doesn't have to be complicated or spooky. There are rules of thumb that work, and installers are using them with great success every day. There are simple ways to install and control these systems. I'll show you how.
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What's the best approach for this job
The neat thing about hydronic radiant heating is that you have loads of choices. There's really no one "right" way. You can get pretty creative with this stuff. For instance, have you ever considered radiantly heating a kitchen countertop? If the folks are doing well enough to afford granite, I'll bet they'd be receptive if you tell them that their new countertop doesn't have to feel like a slab at the County Morgue. Or how about…