Steve Minnich's new book - Hard Knocks: My Life Inside Boiler Rooms

Erin Holohan Haskell

Our friend @Steve Minnich wrote a new book called Hard Knocks: My Life Inside Boiler Rooms.

This book takes an in-depth look at what it takes to be a top notch, heavyweight hydronic system service technician, installer, and designer from a guy who spent nearly 40 years in the trenches. You’ll learn the proven methods of:

• Complete Hydronic System Design
  
• Radiant System Design
  
• Boiler Piping Prefabrication
  
• Pump Sizing
  
• Manual J Load Calculations
  
• Commercial CSD-1 Requirements
  
• Combustion Analysis
  
• Servicing Modulating Condensing Boilers
  
• Control Wiring
  
• Steam to Hot Water Conversion Musts
  
• Steam Efficiency
  
• A Unique Way to Approach Sales
  
• And more!
  

Congratulations, Steve! I can't wait to read it.

Steve Minnich

Thank you, Erin! I appreciate the support. It's uncharted territory for me.

RayWohlfarth

Just bought mine!

Tom_133

Hey Ray! buy me one too! J/K

icy78

I read the blurb on Amazon. I got one coming! 

DanHolohan

Steve is a great storyteller and this book delivers the goods.

Dan Foley

Looking forward to reading this one, Steve.  

unclejohn

I was going to write a book on where not to eat in DC.

Steve Minnich

I’m bringing this back to the top because I believe everyone can benefit from reading this book, no matter what your skill level is or how many years of experience you have. 

I’m not afraid to share the mistakes I’ve made and my hope is that you will learn some things the easy way as a result of me learning many things the hard way. 

hot_rod

Nice job, a friendly, informative read, from an old dog that has walked the walk

LS123

I look forward to getting one. thank you for sharing you experience and knowledge with all of us are curious about how to best utilize heating, cooling etc. !!

D107

Just ordered one; should be enlightening for homeowners too!

Mad Dog_2

Got mines! Thanks for documenting your experience. Can't wait to read. Mad Dog

ethicalpaul

I bought it! Looking forward to reading it

icy78

Got it. Read it. Totally enjoyed it. 
Only found one disappointing thing. And that was .............
...when I found I'd got to the end!
 Good job Steve!

Steve Minnich

icy78 said:

Got it. Read it. Totally enjoyed it. 
Only found one disappointing thing. And that was .............
...when I found I'd got to the end!
 Good job Steve!

Thanks so much! Glad you liked it.

Alan (California Radiant) Forbes

I'm only half way through, but this is a wonderful book and a must-have for anyone that designs, installs or services hydronic equipment. It's full of useful tidbits that will make my job easier, especially about the electrical work that has to be done when we install a boiler.

The book also has insights into Steve's life, how he picked up this wonderful trade and how stubborn he was and the lessons he learned in order to improve himself.

Fantastic job, Steve!

DanHolohan

Please review it on Amazon. That helps the author. Thanks. 

Steve Minnich

@Alan (California Radiant) Forbes Thanks so much, Alan! I appreciate that. 

Steve Minnich

@DanHolohan Thank you, Dan!

Erin Holohan Haskell

I just finished @Steve Minnich's book...and wow! He takes the reader under his wing and weaves lessons into entertaining stories from his time in the trades. He really knows his stuff and I'm grateful he's sharing his knowledge. Buy this book and take his advice. It will help you be more successful.

Steve Minnich

Thank you, Erin! I'm glad you liked it.