Germany

Mr. Breeze

Curious if anyone has traveled to Germany and what companys or buildings I might be able to visit or see unique / older radiant systems operating. Will be traveling from Frankfurt to Munich to Heidelberg and surrounding areas.

Mad Dog

Dan Holohan himself

would be the man to speak to...although I'm sure some other guys here have some stories to tell too. Mad Dog

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DanHolohan

I've never seen

any older radiant systems there, Eric. Most are new. If you're in Frankfurt, take a tour of the CommerceBank. It's one of the most mechanically advanced buildings in the world. Also, ask to see the boiler room wherever you stay. The Germans are proud of what's in the basement!

bill clinton_3

older radiant systems

Swing over to Trier, due West of Frankfurt, right on border with France, ca 2 1/2 hr drive because you have to go an indirect route. There are remnants of radiant floor heating systems installed by Constantine about 1600 years. You might also admire the intact massive city gate put up 1800 years ago.

Bill

clammy

while in germany

while in germany most of all the cities have a engery conservatory and most are willing to show there lastest engery eff systems i had went to one in the numbrg area and i was quite impressed,even visited job site where the heating contractors where more then will to show me there boiler room and workmanship through out the building watch out that after your visit that you don,t try changing every thing that you do here these guy are ulitmate craftmans that take a amazing amount of pride in there work.only if every one took that much pride in what they do as they do i personal all way install every thing very hardcore but these guys are over the edge of hardcore .beautiful country great beer and snapps and probaly some of the best mechincal work i,ve ever seen not just heating just look around and suck it all in quality there is the standard norm not the here and there i hope i,ve been of help and enjoy your trip and make it safe

Steve Todd

munich

While you are in Munich, try visiting the Deutsches Museum (http://www.deutsches-museum.de/e_index.htm, click Exhibitions), great exhibits on science, engineering, metallugry, tunnel contruction, etc.

hydronicsmike

Just south of Stuttgart...

...(which should be on your way to Munich), you could call a good friend of mine Gerd Mayer. Give him a call and tell him Mike Miller sent you. His english is not the best, but if you speak slow, he can communicate quite nicely. When I was at ISH this year, I had him meet a couple of guys that I knew from NY and he took them around. They had a blast. He'll show you around some great jobs him and I did a number of years ago. He'll definitely keep you busy looking at some artwork for at least a couple of days. His number is 01149-(0)7432-4411 or email gemaenergie@t-online.de.

Have fun there, but keep safe.

mike