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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So Thorough. So Quiet!
In this episode, Dan Holohan spins an on-the-job tale that will leave you laughing. Episode TranscriptA guy told me this story and said it was absolutely true.
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Heating Boston's Old North Church
In this episode, Dan Holohan shares a story about replacing the boiler on the unique heating system in Boston's Old North Church, as well as some Dead Men tips for...
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How Diaphragm Tanks Came To Be
In this episode, Dan Holohan shares some little-known stories about how diaphragm tanks were invented, as well as advice that will come in handy on the job. Episode TranscriptDiaphragm expansion tanks...
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Pump and Circumstance
In this episode, Dan Holohan shares the story of Smokey and how pumps can create air problems in hot-water heating systems. Episode TranscriptI am the proud father of four college graduates,...
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Hidden Radiators
In this episode, Dan Holohan shares how the Dead Men installed indirect radiation in wealthy customers’ homes.
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Adventures In Steam Heating
In this episode, Dan Holohan shares some basic principles of how steam heating systems operate and why opportunity knocks for those who work on them. Episode TranscriptI once got a call...
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Uncle Tony
In this episode, Dan Holohan shares some funny stories about his Uncle Tony and this wonderfully wacky business. Episode TranscriptI didn't think it would be appropriate to bring a dozen Dunkin'...
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A Dead Men Secret
The Dead Men had a clever solution for balancing gravity hot-water heating systems. They told each other about it, but they never wrote it down so that you and I,...
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How They Rated Radiators
From the paint-the-floor method to the American Radiator Company's Institute of Thermal Research, Dan Holohan explores how the Dead Men developed radiator ratings. Episode Transcript So go look in a radiator...
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When It Comes to Boilers, How Old Is Too Old?
In this episode, Dan Holohan shares stories about a quest for the oldest boiler, a near-death experience, and century-old equipment that has nine lives.
