The Legacy of Gil Carlson, Hydronics Pioneer

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The Legacy of Gil Carlson, Hydronics Pioneer

Gil Carlson first pointed out the importance of a circulator's location in a closed hydronic system. In this episode, Dan Holohan shares how his teacher’s curiosity and brilliant mind changed the way we pipe heating systems.

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Voyager

Great story of a real pioneer.

Mad Dog_2

Don't forget Dan....no one of us would likely know Gil's name were it not for you edifying us..."If a tree falls in the forest...and no one is there...you know the rest..Mad Dog

EdTheHeaterMan

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When do this sight become a place to comment on forestry? 🌳 I never knew that Gil was into horticulture? WOW he was an amazing man. 😮

DanHolohan

primary/secondary planting

Mad Dog_2

We discuss just about everything here..Its all part of the Cosmos, man....Dan is the Arnold Toynbee of Hydronics. Recording the history, interpretation and then presentation are almost as important as the Historical Events. Mad Dog

The Wire Nut

And, I am proud to say, Dan has been my Gil Carson and then some. My whole life was made brighter by his presence in my life. I owe him a lot! Alex "Wire Nut"

Mad Dog_2

One of my Life Coaches..Mad Dog

Intplm.

@DanHolohan

Thank you for sharing this wonderful story about your mentor , friend, innovator ,and colleague. We are all so very fortunate that you pass these stories along.

Mad Dog_2

I love the story where Gil forgot his luggage & when he thought his car was stolen...Mad Dog

DanHolohan

Thanks. Yes, I drove him from the Roosevelt Hotel in Midtown Manhattan to LaGuardia Airport. As I was dropping him off he asked me if he had luggage. Back to the hotel we went, and in quite a hurry.

Mad Dog_2

He was a Chicago native?

Mad Dog_2

I remember he only used matches once a day..to light the first one...like my parents & grandparents...mad Dog