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74. Mastering Boiler Inspection with Marty Toth
Marty Toth talks with Eric Johnson about his extensive knowledge on boiler inspections, the role of the National Board, and how jurisdictional differences impact boiler safety and regulation. Perfect for industry...
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73. The Steam and Condensate Loop Explained
Eric Johnson dives deep into the steam and condensate loop, a fundamental concept in steam boiler systems. He explains the four major sections: feed water system, boiler system, steam distribution, and condensate...
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72. This is the Best Boiler You Can Buy
Eric Johnson explores how to determine the best boiler for your application, emphasizing the importance of matching equipment to needs, understanding service and parts availability, and avoiding marketing hype.
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71. You Shall do This and You Should Do That
Eric Johnson discusses the critical differences between 'should' and 'shall' in boiler industry standards, emphasizing their importance in contracts, code compliance, and best practices. This episode provides...
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70. The #1 Item That Will Make or Break Your Steam Boiler Startup
Eric Johnson talks about the #1 item that will make or break a steam boiler startup. TheĀ critical importance of steam vents in new boiler startups as well as annual maintenance procedures. It covers how proper venting...
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69. You Have to Understand the Point of No Pressure Change
Eric Johnson explores the concept of pumping away in hydronic systems, clarifies common misconceptions, and shares practical tips for proper system setup. Perfect for HVAC professionals and enthusiasts looking to...
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68. Why Your Hot Water System Needs an Expansion Tank and How to Make Sure It Works Correctly
Eric Johnson dives deep into the intricacies of expansion tanks in heating hot water systems. He covers types, sizing, installation best practices, and common pitfalls to ensure system longevity and efficiency.
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67. Be Okay with Not Feeling Okay: Embrace Discomfort.
Eric Johnson discusses the importance of accepting discomfort and uncertainty in professional growth, especially in the boiler industry. He emphasizes that feeling uneasy is a natural part of learning and progress,...
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66. Water Hammer Can Kill You and How to Prevent This From Happening.
Eric Johnson explores the critical topic of water hammer in boiler and plumbing systems. He discusses the causes, dangers, and prevention techniques for water hammer, emphasizing safety and proper system startup...
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65. What Your Boiler Stack Temp Tells You
Eric explores the critical aspects of boiler stack temperature, including causes of inefficiency like soot, scale, and excess air. He discusses how monitoring and optimizing stack temperature can improve boiler...
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64. Boiler Doesn't Start, No Alarm: Now What?
Eric discusses common reasons why boilers fail to start when there are no alarms, troubleshooting techniques, and the importance of understanding boiler controls and wiring. Perfect for HVAC professionals and boiler...
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63. Technical Training isn't Enough with Ryan Burton
Eric Johnson and Ryan Burton dig into why flashy, high-budget corporate training usually falls flat compared to raw videos of a technician actually doing the work.Ā Ryan explains that teaching the trades effectively...
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