Columnists: Linhardt
Yet another reason to leave it to the pros
The Call: The contractor on the phone wanted to be very careful with this boiler replacement because it was located near where he lived. People talk,...
What's Wrong With This Picture?
By Patrick Linhardt Hydronic Heating Authority THE CALL: On the line was a contractor who has been a oneman shop since his dad retired from the trade....
Quiet, please!
THE CALL: A contractor was asking for my help with a high-profile client. He needed to present a variety of options on how to approach the remodeling...
Prepare, partner and prove
I'M a heating guy. I know how it's all supposed to work. I shouldn't have to know how the contractor is supposed to go to market, right? Well, I'm also...
The art of system renovation
THE PHONE CALL: One of my regular customers told me about a conversation he recently had with an arts council administrator who was about to take over...
Steam velocity kills a heating system
BY PATRICK LINHARDT STEAM HEATING AUTHORITY THE CALL: One of my favorite customers called me about a job we looked at years ago. I like this customer...
A matter of steam balance
THE PHONE CALL: Not even the best hydronic sleuthing solves every problem the first time. That was the case here. Some venting changes that I had recommended...
Not just a 1-pipe dream
I LOVE CHALLENGES. I love old systems. This call had both. My customer informed me that a school building was about to undergo a big renovation. The son...
Church Repair Job Earns Praise from the Pulpit
THE PHONE CALL: The parish administrator called to tell me how cold it was in her church. It was also noisy. This got my attention because this is the...
A Second Look at Cycle-rate Controls
THE PHONE CALL: A regular customer of our supply house was on the line. I talk to him or one of his two brothers at least once a day, as they put in many...
The case of the misplaced blame
by Patrick Linhardt Hydronic Heating Wholesaler THE PHONE CALL: It was strange for summer. A service manager was concerned about repeated automatic water...
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