Bristol Stickney

Bristol Stickney has been designing, manufacturing, repairing and installing solar hydronic heating systems for more than 30 years. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and is a licensed Mechanical Contractor in New Mexico. He is the Chief Technical Officer for SolarLogic LLC in Santa Fe, N.M., where he is involved in development of solar heating control systems and design tools for solar heating professionals. Visit www.solarlogicllc.com for more information.

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‘Solar-Only’ Hydronic Heating in Buildings

Intermittent occupancy patterns give solar hydronic combisystems a chance to conserve energy and save money.

February 3, 2020

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A simple solar domestic water heater can easily be switched into solar-only mode by turning off the conventional (backup) heat source.

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10 reasons for choosing solar heat

Why solar hydronic heating in buildings is more practical, reliable.

November 4, 2019

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Using what I call the “New Standard” in solar/hydronic strategy, our solar-heated building installations are now faster to design and easier install.

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Closed-Loop Solar Glycol: The Art of Fill and Purge

Follow procedures to ensure the system is configured correctly.

August 6, 2019

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Hydronic heating systems must be filled with water to provide the heat transfer fluid (HTF) that makes them work. In the case of the closed-loop solar heating system, the HTF is typically a mixture of water and propylene glycol.

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Best Practices of Solar Hydronic Design

Solar thermal hydronic combisystems must be designed and installed with the highest standards of longevity and performance.

May 6, 2019

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Solar thermal hydronic combisystems must be designed and installed with the highest standards of longevity and performance to maintain its acceptance and legitimacy in the renewable energy market.

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Solar DHW In-Tank Heat Exchangers

Even coated with minerals from hard water, this equipment continues to provide hot water with low maintenance.

July 26, 2018

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When designing solar hot water systems for areas with hard water, an in-tank heat exchanger may be the best way to provide a long-lasting system for your clients.

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The Small District Heating Combisystem

Basic design features can be applied easily in both large and small hydronic combisystems.

April 23, 2018

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How to create a plug-and-play solution for solar/hydronic combisystems that requires very little customization from one system to the next.

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High-Efficiency Hydronic Systems

Renewable efficiency in commercial hydronic projects doesn’t need to be complicated.

January 25, 2018

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Tips on a new standard solar/hydronic combisystem design strategy for anyone who can use it.

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Heat Energy Measurement Around a Primary Loop

Accurately metering solar heat savings benefits the industry.

October 25, 2017

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How small residential and commercial buildings can reduce carbon emissions through accurate measurements.

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Solar Solutions Rewind

Best hits from the past 100 articles.

July 26, 2017

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With 100 articles in the book, Bristol Stickney takes a trip down memory lane to provide you with the best of the best solar solutions strategies he's written about in the last nine years.