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Archive for 2012

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Musings on Green Buildings

I was poking around the Internet and came across a report by Lux Research, an independent company that advises on emerging technologies. They had looked at 21 countries t...

Published on 10/18/2012 12:35 PM by Dan Holohan
Posted in Geothermal
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Gianni

Gianni is five years old and looks like he should be in a Prince spaghetti commercial. On some days, his mom will drive him to school. On other days, his dad takes the wh...

Published on 09/01/2012 11:07 AM by Dan Holohan
Posted in The HVAC Business
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How Not To Size Radiators

The guy was wearing clean Docker slacks, a wrinkle-free, red golf shirt and boat shoes. He didn’t fit in with the plumbers and heating contractors who were waiting their ...

Published on 08/09/2012 11:06 AM by Dan Holohan
Posted in Steam Heating and Hot-Water Heating
How To Care For Your Heating Plant

Here is a booklet from the American Radiator Company that will give you a good sense of how hands-on the proposition of owning a heating system used to be. Special thanks...

Published on 06/10/2012 2:45 PM
Posted in Heating Museum
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What Makes For A Great Wholesaler?

Dennis works for a wholesaler. He hired me to do a seminar for the contractors in his area, and what a beautiful area it is. There's a lot of new residential construction...

Published on 05/28/2012 10:51 AM by Dan Holohan
Posted in The HVAC Business