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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, N.Y. His latest textbook “Heating With Renewable Energy,” will be released in January 2016 from Cengage Publishing. It shows how to use modern hydronics technology to create systems supplied by solar thermal, heat pump and biomass heat sources. Additional information is available at www.hydronicpros.com.

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Avoid lightweight concrete for heated slabs

Avoid lightweight concrete for heated slabs

There are many ways to create radiant floor-heating panels.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
August 28, 2018

Avoid lightweight concrete for heated slabs.


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The more heat the distribution system

The overlooked benefits of radiant

Distribution efficiency has nothing to do with converting any type of fuel into heat.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
July 30, 2018

An efficient hydronic system is more than just a high-performance boiler.


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Modern Hydronics Done Right

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
June 20, 2018

We are proud to present the first of five eBooks specifically for the hydronics market. Brought to you by Plumbing & Mechanical, PM Engineer and Supply House Times, this eBook is a collection of columns and articles from John Siegenthaler, P.E., a well-respected hydronics expert and longtime columnist for PM, pme and Supply House Times.


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Some hydronic system designers stil use problematic system piping configurations

Some hydronic system designers stil use problematic system piping configurations

Hydronic insanity.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
January 18, 2018

Einstein’s definition of insanity was doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.


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The predominant driver is energy efficiency

Higher-efficiency circulators are here to stay

John Siegenthaler, P.E.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
October 19, 2017

Wet-rotor circulator technology got to where it is today through continuous design and manufacturing improvement.


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Unintended consequences

Myths and methods for protecting boilers against flue-gas condensation

John Siegenthaler, P.E.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
August 14, 2017

All boilers that aren’t designed to operate with sustained flue-gas condensation should be protected against sustained flue-gas condensation.


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Figure 1. hydronic systems

Ways to simplify hydronic heating systems

Reducing complexity.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
April 27, 2017
Do you ever feel there are too many pipes, circulators, controls and other gadgets in the hydronic systems you deal with?
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Hydronics has enjoyed success when used in cooling applications, primarily through chilled-water distribution systems in commercial and institutional buildings

10 comparisons between hydronics and VRF/VRV systems

Water trumps refrigerant.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
December 14, 2016

Hydronics has long been known for unsurpassed heating comfort


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hydronic systems

It's time to get serious about water quality in hydronic systems

In most hydronic systems, the unknown chemical characteristics of the water used to fill the system have the opportunity to interact with several materials.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
October 23, 2016

It’s time to get serious about water quality in hydronic systems.


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How to rid complex piping systems of air

How to rid complex piping systems of air

I can’t see it, but it’s there.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
April 19, 2016

I know that proper system design can quickly rid just about any hydronic system of air and keep it that way.


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