Gasification Rectification John Siegenthaler, P.E. November 17, 2010 Increasing fuel costs, in combination with the desire to be carbon-neutral, has prompted a homeowner to purchase a wood gasification boiler.Read More
How Green Do You Want To Be? John Siegenthaler, P.E. November 1, 2010 The American cultural mindset about having convenience at any cost must be changed. Read More
Simpler Is Better John Siegenthaler, P.E. October 11, 2010 A hydronic system is to be designed to supply four identical panel radiators and an indirect water heater from a gas-fired, sectional cast-iron boiler. Read More
Fast Responders John Siegenthaler, P.E. October 1, 2010 Low-mass heat emitters are essential to the future of hydronic heating. Read More
A Target-Rich Environment - For Errors John Siegenthaler, P.E. September 17, 2010 Here’s a schematic based on a sketch that was sent to me. Make a list of at least five things you think should be changed. Read More
Rack 'Em Up John Siegenthaler, P.E. September 1, 2010 Use two or more water-to-water heat pumps as a staged heating and cooling plant. Read More
Homemade Solar Thermal System John Siegenthaler, P.E. August 16, 2010 Joe’s Plumbing gets a call to install solar water heating for a long-time customer. Read More
Converting A Two-Pipe Steam System John Siegenthaler, P.E. July 19, 2010 An old New England home has been heated with a two-pipe steam system serving plenty of sturdy cast-iron radiators. Read More
Something To Look Up To John Siegenthaler, P.E. July 1, 2010 Radiant ceilings are ready for the next generation of houses. Read More