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Sylvain
02-15-2011, 05:56 PM
Hello,

I'm self employed as a plumber / Heating technician. I live in France.

I plan to settled in Nevada state in couple of years.

I got alot of things to learn from you guys
dandyme
02-15-2011, 06:08 PM
welcome to the site
chuckcrj
02-15-2011, 06:18 PM
Welcome here!!

Be sure to apply for pro membership after you make 15 posts.

I've heard you guys in Europe have all hydronic heating. What about a/c? Mini splits?
VTP99
02-15-2011, 06:28 PM
BIENVENUE
garya505
02-15-2011, 06:40 PM
When you come over, can you bring some "french fries" and "french toast"?
Tech23
02-15-2011, 09:05 PM
Welcome to the site. Why would you leave France to go to...Vegas? (What's her name?) ::DD:
Sylvain
02-16-2011, 04:59 AM
Welcome here!!

Be sure to apply for pro membership after you make 15 posts.

I've heard you guys in Europe have all hydronic heating. What about a/c? Mini splits?


Yes, I was surprised to see hydronic heating is not common over there...Why ?

In France there are some split systems but they're used to cooling most part of time. Split systems has not enough power when the temperature outside is cold...
chuckcrj
02-17-2011, 09:37 AM
Yes, I was surprised to see hydronic heating is not common over there...Why ?

In France there are some split systems but they're used to cooling most part of time. Split systems has not enough power when the temperature outside is cold...

The answer to your first question is probably because it costs more. Even though the best comfort and efficiency are possible with hydronics people buy whatever is cheap here.

If you're going to Nevada you probably will never see hydronics outside of commercial HVAC.
Tech23
02-17-2011, 09:54 AM
If you're going to Nevada you probably will never see hydronics outside of commercial HVAC.

Can you say..."Swamp Cooler"? http://bestsmileys.com/lol/1.gif