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US DOE Midwest Regional Weatherization Conference
HVAC 1 - Hydronics: Basics & Operation
Tuesday, August 15, 2006 · 3:30 PM - 5:00 PMLearn how to perform a visual inspection of a hydronic system. What do you look for
if there are problems with under and overheating? How can you ensure that a new or existing system will be free of air? When is a boiler a good candidate for
a replacement? If a replacement is called for, how do you select and size it? Improve your ability to inspect existing systems and specify upgrades or
replacements.
By
attending this session, participants will
1. Be better able to diagnose and make recommendations regarding an existing hydronic system
2. Find out what controls exist and what is needed for them to work as
intended
3. Learn how to avoid a distribution problem when replacement boilers are
installed that have a significantly lower firing rate than the original boiler
KEYWORDS: air free, boilers, comfort, controls, control strategies,
design, hydronic, performance, products, radiator, replacement, sizing, troubleshooting
Jim Suren, Indiana Community Action Association, Indianapolis, IN
Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: HVAC
CEU: American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) North American Technician Excellence, Inc. (NATE) Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Ohio Hydronics
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