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81. Pave Your Future by Making Heat and How to Avoid the Potholes
Eric Johnson shares his insights on the boiler industry, career opportunities, and financial wisdom, emphasizing the importance of specialization, continuous learning, and financial discipline in the trades.
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80. How You Show Up is Everything
Eric Johnson discusses the importance of mindset in training and career development, emphasizing how showing up with a positive attitude can impact learning, growth, and opportunities in the boiler industry.
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79. Safety Shutoff Valves, Vent Valves, Valve Proving, and Why You Don't Trust Nobody
Eric Johnson dives deep into safety shutoff valves, covering gas safety shutoff valves, proof of closure, vent valves, and valve proving systems. Perfect for boiler technicians and engineers, this episode clarifies...
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78. Why the Point of No Return Can Ruin Your Day and Frustrate Your Customers
Eric Johnson discusses the critical importance of proper boiler maintenance, highlighting the 'point of no return' and how overlooking small details can lead to major issues. He shares practical tips and real-world...
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77. What is Boil Out, How to Do It and Why Not Doing It Can Ruin Your Boiler Startup
Eric Johnson provides a comprehensive guide to boiler boil-out procedures, startup tips, and maintenance best practices for new and retubed boilers. Perfect for technicians and engineers aiming to ensure clean,...
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76. Why Manuals and Books Are Your Best Tools for Success
Eric Johnson discusses the importance of reading and continuous learning in the boiler industry and personal development. He emphasizes how manuals, books, and self-education can unlock career growth and industry...
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75. Connect Your Boiler Room with Jonathan Sanchez
Eric Johnson and Jonathan Sanchez with Miura AmericaĀ explore the evolving landscape of boiler technology, training, and industry challenges.Ā JonathanĀ shares insights on automation, skill gaps, and the future of HVAC...
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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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