Expert instructor Dave Yates answers student questions with customer anecdotes on the Fundamentals of Radiant Heating discussion board
Student 1: I’ve seen two references in the course to “high temperature” ceiling panels needing to be at least 8 feet above the floor. Is this to prevent children from touching them, or is it to limit the heat in […]
Sizing a Pellet-Fueled Boiler
Bigger is NOT better
There are several types of boilers that can burn wood-based fuels. They include 2- stage wood-gasification boilers, wood chip boilers, and pellet-fueled boilers. Of these, pellet-fuel boilers come closest to mimicking the fully automatic operation of oil and gas- fired boilers. Modern pellet boilers can automatically load their fuel, […]
Hydronic Heating with Renewable Energy Heat Sources
Designing for low water temperatures is critical to good performance
This article focuses on using water-based hydronic distribution systems to distribute heat produced by renewable energy heat sources. It’s based on the premise that good hydronic design is the “glue” that holds together nearly all thermally based renewable energy systems […]
On the Condensing Boilers in Hydronic Systems Discussion Board…
Expert instructor Roy Collver discusses construction materials and manufacturers of condensing boiler machines.
Student 1:
Roy, great videos and a ton of great information! Thanks a million! I have a couple of comments and questions. Stainless steel is very strong on the galvanic charts, but have you looked at the thermal […]
In this new free lecture, Roy Collver, President, OTBC Inc, examines important details you should know when combining two or more boilers into a single heating plant. He covers applications from large residential, up to bigger commercial and institutional systems.
Enroll in Multiple Mod-con Boiler Concepts
Key Takeaways
Important piping and control considerations when combining mod-con boilers, including do’s […]
