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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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Heating Season Preview

A look at some trends to consider as we start the countdown to fall and colder weather.
August 5, 2022
Dan Foley

Foley Mechanical’s Dan Foley looks at some of the trends and issues that the plumbing and heating industry continue to deal with.


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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
Dan Foley

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