Boiler Wild

Boiler Wild

Hosted by: Eric Johnson

The boiler industry is an interesting place. Lets have a conversation about the people who work hard in an industry that is often hidden. Eric will talk about technical information you can learn as well as how to work...

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26. There is Always Someone Watching

Eric discusses the importance of integrity and personal responsibility in everyday actions, using the simple act of returning a grocery cart as a metaphor for broader societal behaviors. He emphasizes how small...
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25. Trust but Verify

Eric discusses the importance of personal development and continuous improvement in the boiler industry. He emphasizes the significance of understanding safety relief valves, quality control in manufacturing, and the...
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24. Why Your Steam Pressure Matters

ย Eric delves into the intricacies of steam, focusing on its pressure and temperature relationship, the differences between sensible and latent heat, and the implications of low versus high pressure steam systems. He...
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23. Lead with Grace

Eric discusses the intersection of the boiler industry and personal development. He shares personal anecdotes about daily life, customer interactions, and the challenges faced as a service technician. Eric emphasizes...
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22. Why Natural Gas Smells the Way it Does

Learn the importance of personal development and health in relation to career growth, particularly in the boiler industry. He shares insights on the challenges faced in boiler room design and comfort, leading into a...
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21. Consistency Wins

Consistent action in all areas of your life will take you places you never thought possible. Learn how consistency can change your life.
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20. Become a Solutions Provider

Learn what it means to be a solutions provider and how it can make the difference in your career.
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19. Are Condensing Boilers Really 99% Efficient?

Find out if condensing hot water heating boilers are really 99% efficient and where that efficiency number comes from.
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18. 2 Ways to Move Water Through a Hydronic System

What are the main characteristics of primary variable pumping vs primary secondary? Also learn that hybrid systems do not work.
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17. 5 Levels of Challenges in the Boiler Room

Discussion on the 5 levels of challenges in the boiler room. Mastering all 5 levels will make you a well rounded problem solver.
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16. Ways to Control Combustion

Learn about a couple of ways to control combustion from a burner on a boiler.
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15. Beamers. Books. Battlestar Galactica.

BMW drivers write the jokes themselves, interesting books to read and ramblings about why you should be on LinkedIn.
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