FUND 4 - Hydronics 101: Best Practices and Opportunities for Improvements

Thursday, October 09, 2008  ·  8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Have you ever asked: What do I look for if there are problems with over and under heating? How can I ensure an existing system will be free from air? When is a boiler a good candidate for replacement? Get practical answers to a variety of performance issues found in small hot water or steam systems.

By attending this session, participants will

1. Understand how to diagnose and make recommendations regarding an existing hydronic system
2. Find out what controls exist and what is needed from them to work as intended
3. Learn how to avoid a distribution problem when replacement boilers installed have a significantly lower firing rate than the original boiler

Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: Fundamentals
CEU: Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI)   Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)   National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)  

Course Presenter(s):

• Bob Zima