These dynamic and highly informative seminars were recorded live at the 2008 RPA Conference. This team of experts in the field of radiant heating was brought together to address the challenges and opportunities presented to the industry by the need for energy efficient and healthier indoor environments.

• GREEN HEAT TO THE RESCUE - John Siegentaler and Robert Bean - 00:41
• SIMPLY GREEN - John Siegenthaler - 01:20
• GROUND UP GEOTHERMAL - Jeff Persons - 01:19
• MOD/CON SHADES OF GREEN - David yates - 00:58
• AVOIDING THE BAD GUYS - Mark Eatherton - 00:54
• ELECTRIC GREEN - George Royce - 00:23
• MAKING IT RIGHT - Bob "Hotrod" Rohr - 01:04
• KEEPING IT SIMPLE - Robert Bean - 01:20
• SUNSHINE AND RADIANT - Peter Biondo - 01:31

John Siegenthaler “Siggy” and Robert Bean “The Bean”, team up again to address the role of radiant technology in saving energy and improving the environment.

THE BEAN sets the stage with an investigation of why radiant based HVAC systems satisfy numerous requirements of sustainable construction practices including the energy efficiency and indoor environmental requirements of LEED projects. He discusses why IEQ is beginning to be recognized as a key measurable metric and how to achieve it efficiently with innovative radiant based HVAC solutions.

SIGGY follows up with a discussion on the “little cracks” where we waste energy in systems. He looks at the “minor energy flows” in controls, piping heat loss, motor efficiency, etc. and compares that system to what would be possible with refinements. It’s a darker shade of green.

Robert Bean, R.E.T. - Principle Healthy Heating.com, Assoc. Member ASHRAE and distinguished lecturer.

John Siegenthaler, P.E. - Pres. Appropriate Designs, Assistant professor at Mohawk Valley Community College, Utica, NY., author of Modern Hydronics.

John Siegenthaler, Appropriate Designs

John explores leading edge hydronic technology that requires less energy to move more heat than ever before.

John Siegenthaler, president of Appropriate Designs, is well established in the hydronics industry as the author of Modern Hydronics, speaker, columnist and leading authority on hydronics.

Jeff Persons, Geo Source One, Inc.

Instruction in detail on the finer points of tapping the ground using ground source heat pumps for warm floors.

Jeff Persons holds a Masters Degree in Geology and is a ground water Hydro geologist with over 30 years experience in the geothermal heat-pump and hydronics industry. He specializes in the design and installation of custom geothermal and radiant heating systems.

David Yates, F.W. Behler

With a focus on modern condensing boilers, Dave asks, “How green is your condensing installation?” He goes into detail on how to sell investing in green technology.

A published author in numerous trade publications in the USA and overseas, Dave Yates has also written articles for The World Book Encyclopedia. In addition to teaching, lecturing and presentations throughout the USA, Dave was recently hired as an Adjunct Professor for the Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.

Mark Eatherton, Radiant Glass Industries, LLC

Mark shares his experience as an expert witness on radiant heating in court cases. What he has learned in observing these proceedings will help you stay out of trouble.

Mark Eatherton has over 33 years of field experience in the hydronic and plumbing related fields. He teaches courses at Red Rocks Community College in Denver, the RPA, and is a monthly contributor for Contractor Magazine.

George Royce, Electric Radiant and More

George gives an introduction to the various electric radiant floor systems available and how they are applied.

In the building industry for 30 years, George Royce found electric radiant from the DIY Network, and identified with the basic electrical requirements of the systems. As an electric radiant proponent, over the past 2 1/2 years, he has designed and installed over 250 projects.

Bob “Hotrod” Rohr, Caleffi

Between his unique shop, broad hydronic contracting experience, writing for many of the trade magazines, and a keen sense for mechanics, “Hotrod” has compiled a range of tips for trouble shooting radiant heating systems.

“Hotrod” has been a plumbing, radiant heat and solar contractor and installer for many years. He is a longtime RPA member, and columnist for PHC News and Mechanical Business magazines. Bob is Mgr. of Training and Education for Caleffi North America.

Robert Bean, HealthyHeating.com

Robert is known for his market insights, technical knowledge and lecturing skills. He focuses his years of experience on what is needed to make radiant systems more affordable and widely accepted. His challenge is to move from complex to simple where appropriate.

Robert Bean R.E.T. is the Principle of HealthyHeating.com, a website loaded with valuable insights and information. He is well known for his innovative presentations, is an Assoc. Member ASHRAE and distinguished lecture, and RPA webinar instructor.

Peter Biondo, Oventrop Corp

While the energy from the sun may be free, there is a cost to capturing and using it effectively. Peter Biondo, a noted expert, author and instructor in the field of solar energy, teaches on how to collect, store and distribute energy for radiant heat distribution.

Peter is Tech Sales Coor. for Oventrop Corp. and has been involved with solar heating over 20 years, working on over 3,500 systems. He is a licensed Mechanical Contractor in Arizona. He is on the Editorial Advisory Board and contributing writer for Plumbing Engineer magazine, and is an instructor at Solar Energy International.

Robert Bean

Robert Bean details why room temperature complaints can be the result of unregulated fluid temperatures, unbalanced flow at design conditions and hydraulic disturbances created by the opening and closing of valves. Students will learn that having control over differential pressure provides control over the flow; combined with fluid temperature regulation establishes authority over the system resulting in improved occupant comfort.

Robert Bean, R.E.T. - Principle Healthy Heating.com, Assoc. Member ASHRAE and distinguished lecturer.

Robert Bean

Robert Bean discusses Control signals and explains why the objective is to keep the human comfortable by creating an indoor environment which neither adds nor removes more heat than what the body needs - homeostasis. Intelligent control systems can never be a substitute for the intelligent design and assembly of the building serving its occupants.

Robert Bean, R.E.T. - Principle Healthy Heating.com, Assoc. Member ASHRAE and distinguished lecturer.

Robert Bean

Robert Bean discusses heat loss to flow rate, density, specific heat and heat capacity. He talks about larger designs with delta t's as well as influences and determining factors on velocity.

Robert Bean, R.E.T. - Principle Healthy Heating.com, Assoc. Member ASHRAE and distinguished lecturer.

Robert Bean

Robert Bean explains why security, safety and convenience are three reasons consumers consider snow melting. He explains why client, control, construct and calculations are the four considerations for snowmelt design. Robert also explains why the number one design influence on control and system performance is the characteristics of a storm. This is a 2-disc set.

Robert Bean, R.E.T. - Principle Healthy Heating.com, Assoc. Member ASHRAE and distinguished lecturer.

Robert Bean

Baby Boomers want comfort! Thermal environmental conditions for human occupancy are discussed and five factors considered: activity, clothing, operative temperature, humidity and air space. Robert Bean's Radiant Heating & Cooling reviews the fundamentals of hydronic design and radiant principles.

Robert Bean, R.E.T. - Principle Healthy Heating.com, Assoc. Member ASHRAE and distinguished lecturer.

Robert Bean

Robert Bean’s Air Separation & Fluid Expansion tells us that water will absorb air until the point of saturation. Air moves with flow with either mass migration or by molecular diffusion until the water is uniformly saturated. Fluid expands: water volume increases with temperature.

Robert Bean, R.E.T. - Principle Healthy Heating.com, Assoc. Member ASHRAE and distinguished lecturer.

Robert Bean

Robert Bean's Control Valve Theory will explain, in detail, the inner workings of valves that control the fluid flow to heating systems. There is more to picking a valve than pipe size.

Robert Bean, R.E.T. - Principle Healthy Heating.com, Assoc. Member ASHRAE and distinguished lecturer.

Robert Bean

Robert explains why its more important to design HVAC systems for people instead of buildings. Indoor environmental quality is about indoor air quality along with indoor comfort quality.

Robert Bean, R.E.T. - Principle Healthy Heating.com, Assoc. Member ASHRAE and distinguished lecturer.

Robert Bean

When you can control the flow you have authority of the system. Having authority of the hydraulics allows you to effectively use temperature modulation to match the load. Robert Bean's Zoned Valves Versus Zoned Circulators explains why valves or circulators are tools to reach this objective. Avoid the "have hammer in hand - everything looks like a nail" syndrome.

Robert Bean, R.E.T. - Principle Healthy Heating.com, Assoc. Member ASHRAE and distinguished lecturer.

Robert Bean

Sustainability is a branch of philosophy that corrals engineering principles which can be used to measure ones earth stewardship. Learn how radiant based HVAC systems are positioned to become recognized as an important design element within sustainable developments.

Robert Bean, R.E.T. - Principle Healthy Heating.com, Assoc. Member ASHRAE and distinguished lecturer.

Robert Bean

This webinar looks at the material properties of common floor coverings and their roles in radiant cooling and heating systems including; emissivity, absorptivity, conductivity, VOC emissions and thermal expansion rates.

Robert Bean, R.E.T. - Principle Healthy Heating.com, Assoc. Member ASHRAE and distinguished lecturer.

Robert Bean

IAQ is a key component within indoor environmental quality and a must learn topic for the radiant contractor. Discover how IAQ influences human physiology; learn the PCA approach to IAQ including a look at how the selections of land, building materials and system right through to occupant responsibilities all impact the IAQ in built environment.

Robert Bean, R.E.T. - Principle Healthy Heating.com, Assoc. Member ASHRAE and distinguished lecturer.

Jeff Persons

Not only is a ground source heat pump an ideal solar thermal collector, when coupled with a radiant heat distribution system, it is both highly energy efficient and comfortable. Get the technical details on the design and installation of geothermal systems.

Jeff Persons – President, Geo Source One Inc., Holds a Masters Degree in Geology and is a ground water Hydrogeologist with over 30 years experience in the geothermal heat-pump and hydronics industry.

Jeff Persons

This series follows a progression which covers the basics for creating a successful geothermal installation. Emphasis is placed on issues which will benefit radiant wet-heads as well as forced air attendees. This is the first presentation in a four part series.

Jeff Persons – President, Geo Source One Inc., Holds a Masters Degree in Geology and is a ground water Hydrogeologist with over 30 years experience in the geothermal heat-pump and hydronics industry.

Jeff Persons

This series follows a progression which covers the basics for creating a successful geothermal installation. Emphasis is placed on issues which will benefit radiant wet-heads as well as forced air attendees. This is the second presentation in a four part series.

Jeff Persons – President, Geo Source One Inc., Holds a Masters Degree in Geology and is a ground water Hydrogeologist with over 30 years experience in the geothermal heat-pump and hydronics industry.

Jeff Persons

This series follows a progression which covers the basics for creating a successful geothermal installation. Emphasis is placed on issues which will benefit radiant wet-heads as well as forced air attendees. This is the third presentation in a four part series.

Jeff Persons – President, Geo Source One Inc., Holds a Masters Degree in Geology and is a ground water Hydrogeologist with over 30 years experience in the geothermal heat-pump and hydronics industry.

Peter Biondo

This webinar will cover: Closed Loop vs. Drainback, Design Elements for Space Heating with Closed Loop or Drainback, Pros and Cons for Both Systems, and Category System examples. First presentation in a four part series.

Peter Biondo is Technical Sales Coordinator for Oventrop Corporation. Peter has been involved in the solar heating industry over 20 years and has worked on over 3,500 solar heating systems nationwide. He carries a Mechanical Contractors License in the State of Arizona. He is on the Editorial Advisory Board and contributing writer for Plumbing Engineer magazine, and is an instructor at Solar Energy International.

Mark Eatherton

Mark Eatherton defines Ground Source Heat Pumps and explains why they are extremely efficient methods of heat transfer from point A to point B. The types of ground source heat pumps are discussed and Mark presents tips and tricks for the newbie G.S.H.P./Hydronic Heating Contractor.

Mark is a principle in Advanced Hydronics, Inc. of Denver Colorado and a Licensed Master Plumber. He is the Vice President of the Rocky Mountain chapter of the Radiant Panel Association (RPA) and teaches numerous courses on hydronic heating at Red Rocks Community College in Denver.

Mark Evans

Mark discusses the opportunity for selling hydronics into both retro-fit and new construction, and challenges some of the tried and true selling arguments we have used for years.

Since joining the plumbing and heating industry in 1980, Mark Evans has held senior positions in sales and management in both the wholesale and manufacturing sectors. His current area of interest focuses on Green Building and the LEED Program as it relates to plumbing and mechanical; the objective being to develop further acceptance and inclusion of radiant cooling in new construction.

Mark Evans

Are there untapped opportunities in your market? How can you grow your business in a shrinking market? What new tools could you discover that will help you find new customers? Join us to see how you can focus your sales efforts to deliver greater results.

Since joining the plumbing and heating industry in 1980, Mark Evans has held senior positions in sales and management in both the wholesale and manufacturing sectors. His current area of interest focuses on Green Building and the LEED Program as it relates to plumbing and mechanical; the objective being to develop further acceptance and inclusion of radiant cooling in new construction.