hydronics

Our first of two episodes recorded from the Podcast Pavilion at AHR, Tim & John talk tankless with Jason Fleming, Noritz, heat pumps with Bo DeAngelo, Anesi Comfort, and Mountain Dew (and plumbing & hydronics) with our good friend Cody Mack, Caleffi.

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On this Friday Shorty bonus podcast, the boys wrap up the series of podcasts from HQ in Milwaukee. Guests include Cody Mack, Mary Olson, and a special appearance from Greg Tubbs.

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Dan and Steve kick off their first episode of 2024 with Richard Trethewey of "This Old House!"

The trio discuss how Richard has been an integral part of the "This Old House" team since the home improvement show’s debut in 1979 and Dan's recent behind-the-scenes visit to the set. Plus —  why Richard became a licensed master and journeyman plumber; how he helped popularize radiant floor heat; the "ultimate training center" he established in Boston through his manufacturer’s representative company,  RST Thermal; electrification trends, and more!  

Thank you to MrPEX Systems for sponsoring this episode! Learn more about the company at https://mrpexsystems.com/

We continue our series of Caleffi podcasts from its North American headquarters in Milwaukee, Wis. We talk with the new boss, Tina Gullickson.

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As Laars Heating Systems Company celebrates its 75-year anniversary in 2023, the boys talk with Domingo Mohedano, vice president and general manager, and Chuck O'Donnell, director of marketing, about the company's success over the years, the company culture, the ability to adapt in an ever-changing regulatory landscape and thoughts on electrification.

Right now, contractors can get a $1000 gift card when they go to navienfurnace.com and submit their first NPF purchase info. 

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In our latest episode, Steve and Dan are joined by MrPEX Systems President Jan Andersson! Tune in as the trio discuss how Jan has journeyed through the radiant industry since his start in 1988, the beginnings of PEX and when it became more accepted in the industry, the unique rooftop snowmelt project Dan and Jan previously collaborated on, and more!

Learn more about MrPEX at https://mrpexsystems.com/. 

This Friday Shorty runs a bit longer as the boys have a great time visiting with good friend, Jon Block, Estimating and Sales Project Manager, LH Block Electric Co., Inc., Bartlett, Ill. We talk about how the company started, Jon's entry into it, and working within the family dynamic, as three of Jon's brothers work at LH Block. Oh, and do Sparkies clean up after themselves?

Right now, contractors can get a $1000 gift card when they go to navienfurnace.com and submit their first NPF purchase info. 

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What is PEX piping and when was it introduced into plumbing systems in the United States? Jeff Wiedemann,  manager of Product Performance and Technical Support at Uponor, and Aaron Stotko, director of Segment Marketing at Uponor, talk about PEX, new technology, the supply chain and the newly-built Experience Center.

Right now, contractors can get a $1000 gift card when they go to navienfurnace.com and submit their first NPF purchase info. 

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Appetite for Construction's Tim and John are joined by Make Trades Great Again's Eric and Andy as they share thoughts about the industry.

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This month, Dan and Steve are joined by Robert O’Brien, the director of education for the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA)! Tune in as the trio discuss Robert's journey through the industry, his role at NORA and the mission of the organization, the difference between biofuels and fossil fuels, the renewable energy transition, NORA's  partnership with SUNY Morrisville, and more!

About Robert: O’Brien is responsible for NORA’s education and training initiatives, including NORA’s Bronze, Silver and Gold technician certifications and continuing education. His impressive resume includes in-field experience as an oilheat technician and service manager, owner and principal of Technical Heating LLC, Mt. Sinai, New York, and instructor for Oilheat Comfort Corp.

Oh, the stories they will tell. The boys head up to Maine to talk with Evan and Mike Levesque of Dan Davis Sales, a manufacturer's rep in the Northeast since 1976. A third-generation business, the brothers rely on relationships as the cornerstone of their success. They share stories of their grandfather—founder of the business—and working with their dad. Is radiant floor heating dying? They answer that, and talk about changes in the rep industry, supply chain issues, and how they choose their select lines—which complement the entire hydronic system—for the business.

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In this month's episode, Dan and Steve sit down with Larry Drake! The trio discuss how Larry entered the industry after working in aviation, his 15-year tenure as executive director of the Radiant Panel Association, the  “simple” design philosophy he swears by, the RadPad radiant floor heating system sizing tool and other innovations Larry has created, and more! 

Thank you to MrPEX Systems for sponsoring this episode! Learn more about the company at https://mrpexsystems.com/

Tim & John head to the secret bunker in Milwaukee where we find Caleffi's national training manager, Cody Mack. Nothing too technical, we talk about Cody's beginning as a HVAC tech, getting hired at Caleffi, his job and the latest products and innovation from Caleffi.

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In this month’s episode, Steve and Dan interview Steve “wheels” Wieland, the Mid-Atlantic Sales Manager for NTI Boilers! Steve has been teaching contractors and engineers how to install and repair hydronic heating, radiant heat and snowmelt systems since 1985, and he is a registered master plumber, past wholesaler and a former manufacturers' rep. 

Tune in as the trio discuss boiler maintenance and technology, what the future looks like for the boiler industry, the labor shortage, Steve's passion for skiing and homebrewing, and more! 

Thank you to NTI Boilers for sponsoring this episode! Learn more about the company at https://ntiboilers.com/. 

In this month's episode, Dan and Steve interview John Siegenthaler, P.E.! Tune in as the trio discuss the evolution of hydronics from the 1980s to the present, the "brotherhood" of the old RPA days and kicking off the hydronics wave in the '90s, why it's a great time to enter the hydronics industry now, and more! 

John is a consulting engineer and principal of Appropriate Designs, in Holland Patent, New York. In partnership with HeatSpring, he has developed several online courses that provide in-depth design-level training in modern hydronic systems, air-to-water heat pumps and biomass boiler systems. 

Thank you to Cintas for sponsoring this episode!  To tackle tough jobs, you need tough workwear, like the new Cintas ComfortFlex Pro line of pants and shirts. Learn more at cintas.com/PHCNews

Tim & John head to the beautiful part of the Southwest to talk with contractor Bob Dudley, co-owner of Harris-Dudley Plumbing & Heating. We talk about the company's roots, working snowmelt on multi-million dollar Park City homes, workforce development and what Bob and his company are doing to get more "yutes" into the trades.

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This month, Dan and Steve are joined by John Barba, North American Director of Training for Taco Comfort Solutions! Tune in to hear the story of how Dan "won" John for a day, as well as John's early days as a trainer, his No. 1 advice for contractors and students, the latest developments at Taco, and more!

About John: John has been in the heating industry most of his life, growing up in his family’s plumbing and heating business outside of Boston. Since 1995, he has trained over 125,000 contractors in person and online on the fine art and subtle science of hydronic heating design and installation. John is the 2012-2014 winner of the Carlson-Holohan Industry Award of Excellence and was named the Industry’s Best Instructor & Trainer in 2015 by AHRI. 

Thank you to Cintas for sponsoring this episode!  To tackle tough jobs, you need tough workwear, like the new Cintas ComfortFlex Pro line of pants and shirts. Learn more at cintas.com/PHCNews

We're kicking off a new season of the Behind the Wall podcast by interviewing our new host, Max Rohr! 

Max is the education and industry engagement manager with Caleffi North America. He began his manufacturing career at the Caleffi headquarters in Italy. Since then, he worked for several HVAC/P industry companies in the manufacturers' rep and wholesale distribution channels before returning to Caleffi in 2020.  Tune in to learn about his childhood growing up with parents Ellen and Bob 'Hot Rod' Rohr, why he chose to return to the industry as an adult, his passion for energy efficiency, and what he hopes to achieve with this podcast! 

Nicole Bush Communications manager for AHR 2023 joins the boys to talk about the largest Heating Air Condition and Refrigeration Expo in North America.

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In this month's episode, Dan and Steve sit down with their old friend Ingrid Mattsson, Director - Brand & Corporate Social Responsibility for Uponor. Tune in to hear the trio discuss Ingrid's early days with Uponor in the '90s when it still went under the name Wirsbo, as well as her favorite industry memories and friends, her experience receiving the Carlson-Holohan Award of Excellence in 2018, her passion for radiant and sustainability, and more!