Why I Prefer
Hydronic Heating
by Gordon F. Tully
Residential heating systems are
nearly always designed by the
installer, except on very large projects
or in special cases involving indoor
swimming pools, solar heating, historic
houses, and so on. And even on
projects designed by engineers, the
installer is likely to make substantial
changes on site.
Fortunately, good heating installers
usually know more than you do
about installing piping, boilers, controls,
and pumps. They have to make
hard decisions about complex issues
that trouble even the experts, so
don't be surprised if they don't agree
with your point of view, however
logical. Installers may even seem
touchy and opinionated at times, but
they are the ones who must guarantee
the system.
In general, it's