hydronic heat

20 Apr

Hydronic Heat Updates for 2010-04-20

Posted By: SteveH // Category: hydronic heat

Revising a quote - trying to save someone money without compromising on the comfort of their radiant heating system… #
Maybe it should go without saying, but…if you’re thinking of switching to electric: 1kw = 3,410 BTU/H, every 5kw needs 30 Amps/240v #
I’m so connected to e-mail and Twitter everyday, all day, on my laptop, by phone - sometimes I forget, my customers may not be… #
Got questions about radiant heat? I’ll be in booth 76 at the Pro-Build Home Show, Spokane Fairgrounds - Saturday 10AM - 8PM #
Tweeting from the Spokane Interstate Fairgrounds - Pro-Build Home Show - if you want to chat about radiant heat, come on down… #
…just working on a radiant heating quote for a home in North Carolina… #

13 Apr

Posted By: SteveH // Category: hydronic heat

Lots of people starting to break ground on their hydronic heating projects - now that spring has sprung… #
Does it even get cold enough in Hermosa Beach, CA for hydronic heat? I guess it does… #
Just got asked if I could come out and fix the switches on radiant art…um, nope - maybe try an electrician for that? #
Just had a nice visit with a customer from Montana - he needed 1800′ of 1/2″ PEX to install radiant heating in his main floor… #

06 Apr

Posted By: SteveH // Category: hydronic heat

I’m working on a hydronic heat order of panel radiators for a couple in Canada - she says “we’ll finally have a healthy home!” #
An accurate radiant heating design starts with a heat load calculation. It has to… #
An accurate heat loss estimate is the only real basis for a solid radiant heating system design. I wish more people “got” that… #
Just working through a quote for hydronic heat/snow melt system in Big Bear Lake, CA… #
the free @digg app is here for iphone! to celebrate they’re giving out 1 custom ipad each day for 2 weeks! http://bit.ly/diggapp #
(yes, I’ve pimped out my Twitter stream in hopes of winning an iPad from @digg…) #
Answered: 24 e-mails, 21 phone calls, Followed up: 4 outstanding projects, 1 quote, now asking self “did I do anything productive today? #

30 Mar

Posted By: SteveH // Category: hydronic heat

Man, the time sure flies when you’re working on in-floor hydronic heat tubing layouts for people… #
You’ll need a condensate drain for any condensing water heater/boiler. A floor drain is a good idea for any hydronic heating system. #
Some Mondays…the sheer number of people inquiring about hydronic heat makes me think: Spring is in the air… #
Is it lunch time yet? ‘cuz all this heat-loss number crunching is making me hungry… #
Some days…the customer is not always right - if they were, they wouldn’t need a hydronic heat designer, I’m just sayin’… #