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Mike Reavis

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Questions related to "Wet Heat". This is heating your home, office etc. with radiators, panels, and convector apparatus. Steam and water heat. I can answer questions about boilers, piping,and associated parts of these systems. Please do not ask for specific information about how I feel about one boiler, etc. over another--These questions should be directed to a licensed contractor that you know of, or that your neighbors and colleagues look to to provide solutions.

Experience in the area

I have 20 plus years experience, which has lead to passing my state master HVAC license.

Organizations

PHCC, NAOHSM.

Education/Credentials

Completed college

Past/Present Clients

I work on the manufacturer's side of the business currently

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

Well, the picture I have uploaded is a clue. The building was photographed on what was probably the coldest day of the year during February of 2009. I would like to see investment in comfort conditioning equipment, and systems to prevent having to open a window to escape overheating in homes and buildings.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

There is hope for your system if you are currently frustrated with its performance! Heating systems of this type operate in accordance with a few choice natural laws. If you have a talented heating professional in your area get to know them. Have them check your heating system yearly (pre-season--to help them).

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

As a friend of mine has said, heating systems make no allowance for budgets or failure to adhere to the laws that govern their operation.

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  • Knowledgeability 9.83
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  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 1
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  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 126
  • Volunteer Since 2009-09-02
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Recent Answers from Mike Reavis

2009-11-22 Bypass on a Cast Iron Rad.:

Can you reverse the flow of water so that it goes through the baseboard first, then into the ci rad? Then you can use the air damper on the fin tube to control the temperature in the room. If the cast

2009-11-21 Kickspace Radiator Heaters:

are you sure that there is flow through the kickspace heaters? It sounds like everything is right? Did you pipe the heaters all the way back to the boiler? If you did, does the water flow through

2009-11-20 gas furnace hot surface ignition does not glow:

You need to be sure that the pressure switch is closing its normally open contacts before you condemn the board. The pressure switch may be faulty, but often it is not closing due to a problem with the

2009-11-19 furnace not firing up:

Sorry about the confusion. You really need to get a service relationship with your fuel oil company. There are so many things that can be the problem here that you need someone who is able to do a

2009-11-19 furnace not firing up:

It sounds as if you should call the propane company for service to determine if there is a problem at the tank, which is preventing you from pressurizing the line. Do you have any other propane appliances?

 

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