Simplicity and Performance in Hydronic Design
Thursday, December 18, 2025
12:00 - 1:00PM CST
Technical Content Level: Intermediate
Jake Fear is joining to help find the fine line between underdeveloped and over-designed hydronic systems. To deliver the best product to the building occupant, the system should meet energy goals, but in a way that it doesn’t become so complex to commission and operate that only a team of NASA engineers would be able to determine a sequence of operations. We will cover the important questions to ask to find a balance point.
→ Are multiple water temperatures required for the heat emitters?
→ Is primary/secondary piping the best option?
→ If a new service contractor takes over, will they know how the system operates?
→ How do we future-proof the system for the next generation of energy sources?
Jake Fear is the owner of Simple Hydronics, based in Montana. He has been providing trusted hydronic designs, control schemes, troubleshooting, start-up, and training services on behalf of some of the largest manufacturers and distributors in the industry for two decades. He provides comprehensive services to professional contractors and wholesale distributors in Montana (and beyond).
