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These are complete manuals used in the RPA Schools. They are full color with many schematics, diagrams and photos.

Complete Books

Radiant I Heating and Cooling (new)

Radiant II Heating and Cooling (new)

Radiant Precision (2007)

Radiant Architecture (new)

Radiant Flooring Guide (2010)

RadPad Calculator (2007)

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Home Study Tools

Radiant Basics Course (2002)
Outfitters Complete Kit
CD set only

Radiant Precision Course (2008)
Outfitters Complete Kit
DVD only

Radiant Architecture Course (2008)
Outfitters Complete Kit



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Radiant Precision 2007
Published November 2007

155 pages, full color, illustrated, three ring binder
author: John Siegenthaler

Book may also be ordered as a pdf down load

Completely revised in 2007 - John Siegenthaler, one of the undisputed leading experts in the field of radiant heating and cooling, has rewritten this book from cover to cover. RADIANT PRECISION is the manual for the RPA's advanced course in the design and control of radiant panel heating systems. It is also designed for self study.

This book is not for the faint at heart. It is designed for the serious student or consummate expert of radiant heating and cooling. It is filled with the formulas, graphics and excellent schematics that John has become known for. Within its pages can be found everything from simple tube layout to intense calculations for flow restrictors in manifold assemblies. System design and wiring schematics for the latest in controls are explained in detail. Zoning, hydraulic separation, flow and pressure balancing, buffer tanks, mixing controls, mini-tube systems, proportional- integral-derivative (PID) controls and multi-load systems are just a few of the topics covered.

 

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Radiant I Heating & Cooling Manual 2008
Published August 2008

144 pages, full color, illustrated, three ring binder

authors: John Siegenthaler and RPA

Book may also be ordered as a Download PDF

This RPA course manual covers radiant heating and cooling theory for both hydronic and electric floor, wall and ceiling systems. It includes equipment selection, application and installation. Designed as a foundational course for the radiant field technician.

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Radiant II Heating & Cooling Manual 2008
Published August 2008

80 pages, full color, illustrated, three ring binder

author: RPA.

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The second in the RPA course material series, this manual deals with heat load estimates, radiant floor design and system sizing, documentation, air quality and specifying. It is a fundamental course for the radiant designer. RADIANT I is recommended as a prerequisite.

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Radiant Basics Home Study Course (CD set only)
Published February 2003

System Requirements:
Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP
Windows Media Player 6.4 or above
Internet Explorer 5.0 or above

author: John Siegenthaler with contributions by Hoyt Corbett, John Fantauzzi and Lawrence Drake

This 2-CD set features author John Siegnethaler, P.E. teaching the Radiant Basics course. The CDs contain almost eight hours of classroom video, playing in the corner of the screen, while John's detailed PowerPoint graphics are displayed. This powerful program allows you to jump around in the course and review or skip ahead.

The course goes hand-in-hand with the Radiant Basics manual, (see Radiant Basics Home Study CD package) and teaches the basics of radiant theory, design, equipment and installation.



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2008 Radiant Precision Outfitters Kit/Home Study Package
Published August 2008

Package includes the New 2007 Radiant Precision Manual, RPA Design and Installation Guidelines, New 2008 DVD, current issue of Radiant Flooring Guide, and current issue of Radiant Living.

The DVD features eight hours of video taught by one of the undisputed leading experts in the field of radiant heating and cooling, John Siegenthaler. Radiant Precision takes an in-depth look into advanced thermal, hydraulic, electrical and control concepts.

The manual is designed for the serious student or consummate expert of radiant heating and cooling. It is filled with the formulas, graphics and excellent schematics that John has become known for. Within its pages can be found everything from simple tube layout to intense calculations for flow restrictors in manifold assemblies. System design and wiring schematics for the latest in controls are explained in detail. Zoning, hydraulic separation, flow and pressure balancing, buffer tanks, mixing controls, mini-tube systems, proportional- integral-derivative (PID) controls and multi-load systems are just a few of the topics covered.



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2008 Radiant Precision Home Study DVD
Published August 2008

author: John Siegenthaler

This new DVD features eight hours of video taught by one of the undisputed leading experts in the field of radiant heating and cooling, John Siegenthaler. Radiant Precision takes an in-depth look into advanced thermal, hydraulic, electrical and control concepts.



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Radiant Architecture
Published October 2008

184 pages, illustrated, 3-ring Binder

author: John Siegenthaler, with contributions Lawrence Drake

This book provides information of specific interest to architects and builders. It draws heavily from material in the Radiant I Heating & Cooling and Radiant II Heating & Cooling manuals. It is a complete and comprehensive book in the basics of radiant panel heating for residential and light commercial buildings utilizing hydronic and electric floor, wall and ceiling panels as viewed by the architect. Well illustrated with photos, drawings, schematics, examples and case studies. It is designed to give the architect or builder a clear understanding of the various systems available, how they can be applied to buildings, and the sequencing of the construction and installation process.

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Radiant Architecture Outfitters Kit 2008
Published October 2008

184 pages, illustrated, 3-ring Binder
Includes: Radiant Architecture book, RPA guidelines, Radiant Living magazine, Radiant Flooring Guide

authors: John Siegenthaler and Lawrence Drake

This book provides information of specific interest to architects and builders. It draws heavily from material in the Radiant I Heating and Cooling and Radiant II Heating and Cooling . It is a complete and comprehensive book in the basics of radiant panel heating for residential and light commercial buildings utilizing hydronic and electric floor, wall and ceiling panels as viewed by the architect. Well illustrated with photos, drawings, schematics, examples and case studies. It is designed to give the architect or builder a clear understanding of the various systems available, how they can be applied to buildings, and the sequencing of the construction and installation process.

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Radiant Flooring Guide
Published January 2010

72 pages, soft cover, full color

author: RPA publication

The Seventh Edition Radiant Flooring Guide has eighty-four information packed, full-color pages on radiant floor heating and the variety of coverings that can make it the most comfortable heating system in the world. Beautifully illustrated, this guide covers everything from reasons to choose radiant floors, where to use them, how they are constructed, to a complete guide to selecting the proper floor covering. Use of wood, decorative concrete, tile, stone, marble, carpet, engineered, laminated and resilient floor coverings are all explained in easy to understand terms. There are even resource tables and directories. Not a "Do-it-Yourself" installation guide, this publication is designed to help homeowners and building designers understand their choices.

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RadPad System Sizing Calculator
Published January 2008

A tool designed to make radiant floor system sizing tasks quicker and easier. Includes 24-page instruction booklet, calculator, and vinyl pouch with charts. User can determine water temps., figure floor surface temp., select proper floor coverings, choose best tube size and spacing, determine tube length and how much, find water flow per tube, figure pressure drops and try "what-if" scenarios. Quick to learn, easy to use.

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