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...
Archive for August, 2022
The Tenderfoot Years
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? An...
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 Transcript America has plenty of old build...
Why Compression Tanks Waterlog
In this episode, Dan Holohan shares the history of expansion and compression tanks, along with some troubleshooting tips. Episode Transcript When hot water heating was br...
The Jal Fitting
In this episode, Dan Holohan tells the story of Irwin “Jal” Jalonack and his decision to use hydronic radiant heating in 18,000 Levitt homes in the 1940s and 50s. Episode...