Dead Men Tales Podcast
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During HeatingHelp.com’s Dead Men Tales podcast, industry expert and master storyteller Dan Holohan shares the stories behind the work and fun facts you may not know about heating history.
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The Two Sides of Hydronics
Steam-and hot-water heating joined hands a long time ago to make up what we today call hydronics.
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Seeing The World In A Different Way
In this episode, Dan Holohan tells the fascinating story of how James and Reuben Trane's inventions shaped the HVAC industry. Episode TranscriptI was listening to James Trane the other day.
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Grabbing the Elephant
In this episode, Dan Holohan tells the tale of a grand NYC building, a tenant set on modernizing his portion of the steam-heating system, and the mechanical mayhem that followed. Episode...
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The Unseen Damage of A Flooded Steam System
There's more to a steam-heating system flood than meets the eye. In this episode, Dan Holohan troubleshoots a problem with an old one-pipe steam system. Episode TranscriptThe couple had lived in...
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Cardboard Apps
In this episode, Dan Holohan reflects on a time when apps were cardboard and contractors were delighted by them. Episode TranscriptThese days, I don’t know many people in this business who...
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Unsung Heroes
In this episode, Dan Holohan celebrates the unsung heroes who do the tough jobs that keep our cities running. Episode TranscriptThe Lovely Marianne's cousin, Suzanne, married Phil back in the early-Seventies...
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Adventures in Pumping
The second-most prevalent machine in the world is the pump. But this wasn’t always the case.
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The Tenderfoot Years
In this episode, Dan Holohan shares funny stories from the start of his career that involve a missing skyhook, an overly heavy roof drain, and some tough lessons. Episode TranscriptI was...
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A Disastrous Decision
Have you ever found yourself in some dank basement staring at (and totally appreciating!) the simple beauty of some old, one-pipe, gravity-return steam heating system? And then you decide that...
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Old Radiator Tips
In this episode, Dan Holohan shares some tips about old radiators that he’s picked up over the years from the Dead Men. Episode TranscriptAmerica has plenty of old buildings, heated with...
