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07/26/22 • 17 min
How does Caleffi support a rapidly growing plumbing product offering? What makes a great troubleshooter? How do you train an apprentice in the first place? Where is the best place to work if you are a Brewers fan and also a journeyman plumber?
In this episode, the guys introduce the newest member of the Ask Caleffi team. Straight from the field, Matt DeLuca is a Journeyman plumber and expert troubleshooter. He talks to Dan and Greg about his background in the trades, starting in 2008. He also shares the topic that has come up the most on the tech support lines in his first few weeks on the phones.
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#35 Manifold filling, without the boredom?
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02/22/22 • 13 min
How do you fill a radiant system with the least amount of headache, in order to get the air out? Should you flush through the boiler side? What takes the least amount of time? When is a fill cart helpful? Is street pressure water enough to properly purge?
In this episode, the guys share their field experience filling manifolds. Just like toppings on a hot dog, there is no one specific way to do it that everyone will agree on. Dan and Greg go over the hows and whys for the different approaches. They mention the specifics for the various styles of Caleffi manifolds, including when to use the H-fitting on the 172 series products.
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#24 How do I measure energy consumption?
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08/10/21 • 11 min
Energy metering. Is that EASILY accomplished? Are there well suited applications for metering AND can a building owner be confident about energy consumption? (YES!) Greg and Dan, our Ask Caleffi gurus, talk about energy metering during this episode of the podcast. They talk Modbus-to-BACnet (say what??) and what applications are perfect for calculating BTUs in a specific space. Interested in a real-life example? No problem! Dan digs into an actual case study of successful tracking of energy usage with the 7504 Series CONTECA heat energy meter in action.
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08/03/21 • 13 min
Straight from the Ask Caleffi Podcast studio, Greg and Dan dive into boiler protection. Let's face it when high-temperature, mid-efficient boilers condense... it's a mess! How can that be prevented? Greg and Dan talk about solutions, including a "Swiss Army Knife" approach. They discuss how the ThermoProtec thermostatic mixing valves work and where they should be piped with steel, cast iron, and copper tube style boilers to ensure that they automatically control the return water temperature, preventing condensation of water vapor contained in the flue gas. Familiar with a soot vac? Don't forget maintenance!
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07/27/21 • 21 min
A return guest joins Greg and Dan during this Episode: Cody Mack, Caleffi training and education manager. They get right to the point as they dig into perplexing PRV behavior. You'll learn:
1. Got noise? How to size a PRV CORRECTLY.
2. Step down pressure and how to manage.
3. PRV maintenance
4. PRV configurations
5. Familiar with 5 Things You Need To Know? Check it out on YouTube!
Thanks for joining us today.
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07/20/21 • 12 min
Greg and Dan share commonly asked questions from the Ask Caleffi Blog. During this episode, they will zero in on plumbing products. You'll learn:
→ Can you install a 121Series FlowCal upside down?
→ What is the maximum flow rate of a thermostatic mixing valve?
→ What battery is used for in an electronic mixing valve/control?
→ How do you clean a balancing valve?
Watch for MORE plumbing questions in the near future. And... thanks for tuning in!
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07/13/21 • 11 min
Greg and Dan share commonly asked questions from the Ask Caleffi Blog. During this episode, they will zero in on heating products. You'll learn:
→ Can I add an air vent onto a Caleffi dirt separator?
→ How do I determine head loss in a hydraulic separator?
→ Can I order your Z-one zone valve with differing connections on the 2-way and 2-way bodies? Any tips on how to order?
→ How do I clean an air separator vent?
Thanks for tuning in!
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07/06/21 • 17 min
Greg and Dan invite "the dynamo of donut testing" to the series, the one and only Cody Mack. Recirc creep is something that plumbers no doubt experience. But, what is recirculation creep, when does it occur, what are the symptoms and - most importantly - what is the solution for your domestic hot water system? They'll discuss ASSE 1017 and thermostatic mixing valves. Can an aquastat be installed to fix the problem? Are certain facilities more at risk? What is the impact of piping practices? Can I dig deeper (show me the resources!).
Don't know Cody? He serves as an education and training manager in North America for Caleffi. Cody also is behind-the-camera in the popular series "5 Things You Need to Know" video series. Feel free to watch.
Thanks for tuning in!
5 Things You Need to Know About Recirc Creep
https://bit.ly/AboutRecircCreep
06/29/21 • 15 min
What tech support questions does Caleffi get over and over again? You might be surprised! What to do with air trapped in a plumbing system? Can I install a thermostatic mixing valve upside down? Why is this pressure reducing valve over-pressurizing the system? Listen to Greg and Dan explain these and more.
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#26 Who you gonna call?
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08/31/21 • 15 min
Our Ask Caleffi team encourages you to think outside of the box on that next service call. They share tips that work at getting YOU to the root of a service problem without wasting time and money. They share their favorite technique: "Phone a Friend" and why it's so important. You'd be surprised at how much WE learn from YOU while walking through a service concern.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Ask Caleffi have?
Ask Caleffi currently has 43 episodes available.
What topics does Ask Caleffi cover?
The podcast is about How To, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Ask Caleffi?
The episode title '#38 An Industry Insider's Perspective (with Steve Smith from PHCPPROS)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Ask Caleffi?
The average episode length on Ask Caleffi is 19 minutes.
How often are episodes of Ask Caleffi released?
Episodes of Ask Caleffi are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Ask Caleffi?
The first episode of Ask Caleffi was released on Mar 1, 2021.
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