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Should I write a book or make a video?

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EdTheHeaterMan
EdTheHeaterMan Member Posts: 12,095
in Strictly Steam

I have been toying with the idea of writing a book about all my electrical diagrams at the urging of many on this forum. Then I had this idea.

After watching @RayWohlfarth Boiler Room Detective series Why don't I just make a Video Book like this: https://app.heygen.com/videos/e4dcdb6066cd4bcba1ae231591e724d6 Each chapter could be a short video with illustrations and diagrams

What do you think?

Edward Young Retired

After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?

Should I write a book or make a video? 12 votes

Write the Book
0%
Do the Video
25%
hot_rodAlan (California Radiant) ForbesPhilKulkarni 3 votes
Both
58%
Larry WeingartenJamie HallScottSecorJUGHNEmattmia2GGrossTheUpNorthState88 7 votes
Go back to bed
16%
EdTheHeaterManHydronicMike 2 votes

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  • Alan (California Radiant) Forbes
    Alan (California Radiant) Forbes Member Posts: 4,704
    Do the Video

    The video is great. Very informative and nuanced.

    8.33 lbs./gal. x 60 min./hr. x 20°ΔT = 10,000 BTU's/hour

    Two btu per sq ft for degree difference for a slab
  • RayWohlfarth
    RayWohlfarth Member Posts: 1,972

    @EdTheHeaterMan One of the nice things about a book is it offers credibility pule it feels great. You could do both. I could help you set up a video on youtube

    Ray Wohlfarth
    Boiler Lessons
    EdTheHeaterMan
  • Larry Weingarten
    Larry Weingarten Member Posts: 4,078
    Both

    Hi, Some people learn better visually and some prefer the feel and pace of a book. They can control the pace with a book. Some don't think they have time to sit and read, so audiobook is another way forward. With wiring diagrams, I think a book could be very useful, maybe even spiral bound, so it could lay flat on the jobsite. I've done both written and audio book, to make it easy for the user. I'm pretty sure that we'll all do what we can to help you make it happen. 🤠

    Yours, Larry

    EdTheHeaterMan
  • hot_rod
    hot_rod Member Posts: 27,378
    Do the Video

    if you target the younger up and coming generations, they don’t tend to read so much.
    a You Tube channel is a good idea also.

    Bob "hot rod" Rohr
    trainer for Caleffi NA
    Living the hydronic dream
    EdTheHeaterMan
  • EdTheHeaterMan
    EdTheHeaterMan Member Posts: 12,095
    Go back to bed

    Thanks for all the votes.   Keep them coming.   Just one thing about this one AI Avatar the program made for me. 

    Does anyone see any resemblance?

    Screenshot 2026-03-12 at 3.46.10 PM.png

    that is the first thing i thought of when this Avatar popped up on my screen

    Edward Young Retired

    After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?

    GGross
  • GGross
    GGross Member Posts: 1,860
    Both

    I know its a long shot but I would pre-order your book if it were to be published

    EdTheHeaterMan
  • TheUpNorthState88
    TheUpNorthState88 Member Posts: 114
    Both

    One of the best things that made me such a fan of Dan is his great YouTube videos that support all the topics of his books. I also enjoy the history lesson of things. I think everyone would benefit with both mediums from you. You have helped me multiple times with your diagrams which have been very informative.

    Lifelong Michigander

    -Willie

    EdTheHeaterMan
  • neilc
    neilc Member Posts: 3,166

    both

    known to beat dead horses
  • EdTheHeaterMan
    EdTheHeaterMan Member Posts: 12,095
    Go back to bed
    https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1891461#Comment_1891461

    Thanks

    But you didn't click on the Both Button

    Edward Young Retired

    After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?

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