The BS* + Beer Show Ep. 42: New Developments in Masonry Heaters
Release Date: 10/17/2022
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The BS* + Beer Show Ep. 42: New Developments in Masonry Heaters
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This traditional northern European approach to heating with wood goes by many names including Russian fireplaces, Finnish fireplaces, and mass wood heaters. No matter the name, the concept remains the same: burn briefly and slow the escape of flue gasses. Our guests this week have decades of experience designing and installing these systems.
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The Brew Crew discuss change in the trades industry — from building science and construction best practices to our more recent challenges with material and labor shortages, transportation issues, rises in fuel costs and more. They also share highlights and lessons learned at the 2022 International Builders’ Show and how they can be applied to a changing industry moving forward.
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The BS* + Beer Show Ep. 41: Understanding the Residential Water Heating System
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Mention hot water, and most people immediately think of the water heater. But water heating is a system, and the piece of equipment that makes hot water is but one part of that system. In this show, we'll discuss the whole water heating system: the water heater, its inputs, and its outputs.
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The BS* + Beer Show Ep. 40: Foamed Glass Aggregates
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The BS* + Beer Show Ep. 38: A Look at Refrigerants
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GBA contributor Jon Harrod and Bryan Orr of HVAC School join us to discuss refrigerants including what makes a good refrigerant separate from the regulatory environment, how oil types and their properties are a big deal with refrigerants, real life recovery challenges in the age of refrigerant phaseouts, and much more.
info_outlineThis traditional northern European approach to heating with wood goes by many names including Russian fireplaces, Finnish fireplaces, and mass wood heaters. No matter the name, the concept remains the same: burn briefly and slow the escape of flue gasses. Our guests this week have decades of experience designing and installing these systems.