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Dan Foley

Dan Foley

Dan Foley is president and owner of Foley Mechanical, Inc. based in Lorton, Va. FMI specializes in radiant, hydronic and steam systems as well as mechanical systems for large custom homes. He can be reached at 703-339-8030; dfoley50@verizon.net; or www.foleymechanical.com.

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A Visit to Lancaster

U.S Boiler and I go way back. A recent manufacturing and engineering tour highlighted two new products: Alta Combi and SteamMax.
January 3, 2022
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Dan Foley, Foley Mechanical, tours U.S. Boiler facility to check out the Alta Combi and SteamMax.


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2021 Heating Season Preview

Supply chain issues, high-efficiency equipment and alternative technologies are still trending in the hydronics industry.
August 9, 2021
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As we slowly rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, things are starting to return to the way things were before March 2020.
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August 2017 Feature ECR

The New ECR International

Boilers to stand the test of time ‘once the dust settles.’
August 2, 2017
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With the eventual shake-up of the boiler market, manufacturers like ECR will remain fully rooted.
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From the Field

Things I Like … and Don’t Like

This is a rundown of my experience with water treatment, piping kits, limited lifetime warranties, vent dampers and more. 
December 13, 2016
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Over the years, I have had the opportunity to try various manufactures' products. Some I have liked, and some I...
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From the Field

A Trip to the Foundry

November 9, 2016
Dan Foley
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I have installed countless cast iron boilers over the years, both hot water and steam. While I may have lost...
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From the Field

Plumbing Contractor Spotlight: Advanced Comfort Systems

Profile of a heating system master: Meet John Perry Jr. of Advanced Comfort.
October 12, 2016
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John’s company, Advanced Comfort Systems is based in North Smithfield, Rhode Island, near Providence. He and his father started the...
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From the Field

The Case of the Missing Voltage

September 8, 2016
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We do over one hundred installation jobs annually. These range from simple change-outs to 30,000-square foot Taj Mahals, and everything...
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Water quality with high-efficiency boilers

August 11, 2016
Dan Foley
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The majority of the hydronic boilers we install today are low-mass, modulating condensing boilers. Sure, we still install a few...
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The trouble with TXVs

July 14, 2016
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It started about this time two years ago. It was early June, and the first real heat wave just hit...
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Radiant cooling

June 8, 2016
Dan Foley
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I installed my first radiant heating project over 25 years ago. Since then, I have designed and installed several hundred...
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