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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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August 2017 Feature ECR

The New ECR International

Boilers to stand the test of time ‘once the dust settles.’

August 2, 2017

With the eventual shake-up of the boiler market, manufacturers like ECR will remain fully rooted.

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

Over the years, I have had the opportunity to try various manufactures' products. Some I have liked, and some I...

From the Field

A Trip to the Foundry

November 9, 2016

I have installed countless cast iron boilers over the years, both hot water and steam. While I may have lost...

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

John’s company, Advanced Comfort Systems is based in North Smithfield, Rhode Island, near Providence. He and his father started the...

From the Field

The Case of the Missing Voltage

September 8, 2016

We do over one hundred installation jobs annually. These range from simple change-outs to 30,000-square foot Taj Mahals, and everything...

Water quality with high-efficiency boilers

August 11, 2016

The majority of the hydronic boilers we install today are low-mass, modulating condensing boilers. Sure, we still install a few...

The trouble with TXVs

July 14, 2016

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

Radiant cooling

June 8, 2016

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

Commercial DHW

May 12, 2016

My company does not do a lot of commercial work but one specialty niche we have is servicing the boilers...

The chimney that would not draft

April 7, 2016

I am many years removed from running daily service calls. But, I enjoyed the satisfaction of walking into a cold...

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