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Harvey Ramer

Harvey Ramer

Harvey Ramer is the owner of Ramer Mechanical (RM) LLC. RM specializes in radiant heating and hydronic heating systems. The company also provides other mechanical services to the residential and light commercial market. Ramer also provides heating system design services and consultation across the country. Contact him at hrvramer@yahoo.com.

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Prefabbing Boilers

Do you want satisfied customers and a larger profit? Try prefabbing your next job.

September 10, 2018

Wasting time going back and forth to the supply house also wastes money. Hydronic heating system prefabrication saves time, increases profitability and allows for easy serviceability of mechanical equipment.

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My First Hydronic System

The mystery of an old system and the discovery of reliable resources.

August 12, 2018

Remember that first hydronic system you installed? The good, the bad and the ugly?

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When Old Tech Meets New Tech

What happens when cast-iron radiators and TRVs work with mod-con boilers and smart pumps?

July 8, 2018

In my last column, we discussed thermostatic radiator valves. I think we can safely call TRVs old technology. After all, they’ve been around for 75 years. Cast-iron radiators certainly are another example.

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A Primer on Thermostatic Radiator Valves

Contractors should be using these simple, inexpensive and useful valves.

June 4, 2018

Thermostatic radiator valves are perhaps one of the most underappreciated hydronic components in today’s market.

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Which Geothermal Valve Should I Use?

Sometimes the correct answer might surprise you.

May 14, 2018

Setups, systems and risk of cavitation corrosion all play a role in answering this important question.

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The Coldest Day

One night in the most frigid temps can test even the self-employed contractors.

March 28, 2018

The old motto is true: when it rains, it pours.

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Show With A Purpose

Here are some smart products from AHR 2018

February 28, 2018

This year’s AHR show in the Windy City showcased some of the most purposeful products yet.

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Educating the Old School

Heating a garage after the fact.

January 10, 2018

Ever heard of "show, don't tell"?

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Plumbing Boilers

There are different methods to piping boilers, and outcomes, too.

December 7, 2017

There is no “one way” to complete the piping.

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Combi Boiler Defined

A contractor’s perspective on the ins-and-outs of combi boilers.

November 9, 2017

Simple steps to learn if a combi boiler is the perfect fit for a customer’s house.

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