Wednesday, August 5 - Thursday, August 6, 2026 • 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
Goodin Training Center • Minneapolis, MN
Gear Up for Heating Season
with Taco & REHAU
Two days of fast-paced, fact-filled training lead by nationally known trainers along with some time to relax and network with fellow attendees and the teams from Goodin, Rehau, Taco, and Mondale & Associates.
Why attend
You've never been to a seminar quite like this one! Join the talented trio of John Barba of Taco, Tim Greer of REHAU, and Patrick Ess of Mondale and Associates, for a fast-paced, fact-filled, no-BS two-day training. You'll learn the importance of heat loss and system design as well as find out why your customers love radiant and all of the best ways to include it in your upcoming projects.
Our Trainers
Tim Greer
Rehau
Tim Greer is the Academy Training Manager with REHAU. With 20 years of technical training experience in HVAC and plumbing, Tim has held technical support and training leadership roles with leading industry-manufacturers in circulators, water heaters, boilers and furnaces.
John Barba
Taco
John Barba, Director of Training at Taco Comfort Solutions, grew up in his family’s plumbing and heating business in Harvard, MA. Since 1995, he has trained 30,000+ contractors in hydronic heating design and installation earning multiple industry awards.
Patrick Ess
Mondale & Associates
Patrick Ess joined Mondale & Associates in 2013, bringing decades of industry experience to the team and has created a customer sales and support system that is unmatched. Patrick specializes in hydronic heating, commercial and on-demand water heating systems, HVAC, and ductless heat pump applications for both residential and commercial markets.
Event Details
Day 1 Itinerary
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:00 - 8:15 am | Introductions: why are we here |
| 8:15 - 9:15 am | Heat loss: does it really matter? |
| 9:15 - 10:45 am | Why your customers want radiant (and may not even know it) |
| 11:00 am - 12:15 pm | Sizing "the midde": the importance of air separation, expansion tanks, and pumping away |
| 12:15 - 1:00 pm | Lunch |
| 1:00 - 2:00 pm | Radiant circuits, manifolds, mixing, oh my! |
| 2:15 - 5:00 pm | Everything you've wanted to know about circulators (but were afraid to ask) |
| 5:30 - 7:30 pm | Golf, food, and fun at Top Golf |
Day 2 Itinerary
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:00 - 9:00 am | Zoning you radiant system doesn't have to be a nightmare |
| 9:00 - 10:30 am | Zone control and hydraulic separation (a match made in heaven) |
| 10:45 am - 12:00 pm | Shoveling driveways is for suckers! Radiant isn't just floor heating |
| 12:00 - 12:45 pm | Lunch |
| 12:45 - 1:00 pm | Show some love to your hydronic system: the importance of water quality |
| 1:00 - 2:00 pm | Hot on the left, cold on the right, PEX on both sides! |
| 2:30 - 4:00 pm | Hot water recirculation: that pump you use matters! |
| 4:00 - 5:00 pm | Lightning round of FAQ with Taco and Rehau |
Register to Attend
Reserve your seat for the Gear Up for Heating Season with Rehau and Taco. Registration closes Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - or earlier if seats fill up.
Have a question about the registration process? Contact us before you start so we can help you register correctly the first time.