Divvying Up the Utility Bill
There’s long been talk about how to divvy up the heating expenses in buildings that have tenants. In this episode, Dan Holohan shares some methods he’s seen over the years in Europe and the US.
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Explore " steam heating" with insightful episodes like "Divvying Up the Utility Bill", "How Steam Traps Can Bite You", "The Two Sides of Hydronics", "Seeing The World In A Different Way" and "Old Radiator Tips" from podcasts like ""Dead Men Tales", "Dead Men Tales", "Dead Men Tales", "Dead Men Tales" and "Dead Men Tales"" and more!
Episodes (12)
How Steam Traps Can Bite You
In this episode, Dan Holohan shares all of the neat devices and techniques that the Dead Men came up with for steam-heating systems and how this knowledge can make you a better troubleshooter.
The Two Sides of Hydronics
Steam-and hot-water heating joined hands a long time ago to make up what we today call hydronics. In this episode, Dan Holohan shares interesting stories from these two different sides of hydronics.
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.
Dead Men Tales
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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.
How One Missing Pipe Can Make All the Difference
In this episode, Dan Holohan shares the solution for a common problem in areas where contractors add hot-water zones to steam boilers.
Dangerous Dan and the Hole in the Ground
In this episode, Dan Holohan tells you a tale that will keep you spellbound, of Dangerous Dan and the hole in the ground.
The Hartford Loop
From 1879 to 1891 there were 2,159 reported steam boiler explosions in the US. In this episode, Dan Holohan shares the story behind a piping configuration that saved boilers and lives.
Voices From The Past
It’s amazing what old heating systems can tell us if we pay attention to the details left by the Dead Men who installed them.
Air Vents and American History
The automatic air vent didn’t come easily to the heating industry. It took hard work and a lot of very inventive thinking. Hearing this story will help you sharpen your troubleshooting skills.
The Magical History Tour
At the turn of the century, the crowded quilt of lower Manhattan was teeming with manufacturers of heating equipment and the spirit of invention. In this episode, Dan Holohan takes us on a walking tour and shares little-known stories of heating history.
Old Buildings, New Steam
In the 1980s, New York City’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development renovated hundreds of old buildings and installed brand new one-pipe steam systems. In this episode, Dan Holohan shares why steam was the solution and how he taught their contractors to install steam systems from scratch.