Episodes

  • The Legacy of the Dead Men

    The Legacy of the Dead Men
    Dec 27 2022
    In this episode, Dan Holohan reflects on the Dead Men who came before us and the legacy they left behind.
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    10 mins
  • Pivotal Advice

    Pivotal Advice
    Dec 20 2022
    In this episode, Dan Holohan shares the advice that changed his life.
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    9 mins
  • Pipe Stories

    Pipe Stories
    Dec 13 2022
    In this episode, Dan Holohan shares the tale of how nominal pipe sizes came to be, as well as some comical work stories.
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    9 mins
  • Divvying Up the Utility Bill

    Divvying Up the Utility Bill
    Dec 6 2022
    There’s long been talk about how to divvy up the heating expenses in buildings that have tenants. In this episode, Dan Holohan shares some methods he’s seen over the years in Europe and the US.
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    9 mins
  • Mistakes Were Made

    Mistakes Were Made
    Nov 29 2022
    In this episode, Dan Holohan tells a story that has affected many homeowners since the 1970s and why you should always question whether that boiler feed pump should be there.
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    9 mins
  • Trane Whistles

    Trane Whistles
    Nov 22 2022
    In this episode, Dan Holohan shares some of the things you have to watch out for when you're converting a steam system to a hot-water system.
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    9 mins
  • Learning from the 1930s

    Learning from the 1930s
    Nov 15 2022
    In this episode, Dan Holohan takes us back to the 1930s when half of the buildings in the U.S. that had central heating had hydronics.
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    10 mins
  • Dead Men Tips

    Dead Men Tips
    Nov 8 2022
    You can learn a lot from those who came before you. In this episode, Dan Holohan shares helpful (and somewhat peculiar) tips from the Dead Men.
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    9 mins