On Warming and Ventilating: With Directions for Making and Using the Thermometer-Stove, or Self-Regulating Fire, and Other New Apparatus (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Neil Arnott

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656032413 ISBN 13: 9780656032419

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Improve comfort and safety with a self-regulating stove and smart ventilation ideas that actually work.

This classic work explains how a thermometer stove can burn steadily with proper design, and how a well-planned ventilation system can replace stale air with fresh supply.

Written as practical directions for making and using the thermometer-stove and other new apparatus, the book guides readers through concepts, measurements, and common-sense precautions. It blends theory with hands-on instruction meant to help homeowners, builders, and engineers achieve reliable warmth and healthier indoor air.

• Clear explanations of how a stove can regulate itself for steady heat.
• Practical methods for circulating fresh air while minimizing heat loss.
• Step-by-step guidance on building and using ventilation pumps and counter-current heating ideas.
• Common mistakes to avoid when installing, operating, and maintaining heating and ventilation systems.

Ideal for readers interested in historical approaches to home heating, ventilation, and the science behind comfortable indoor environments.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656032413
• ISBN 13: 9780656032419
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 152