Solar Water Heating-Revised and Expanded: A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Water and Space Heating Systems Ramlow, Bob and Nusz, Benjamin

Solar Water Heating-Revised and Expanded: A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Water and Space Heating Systems Ramlow, Bob and Nusz, Benjamin

ISBN 10: 0865716684 / ISBN 13: 9780865716681

Published by New Society Publishers, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Solar Water Heating-Revised and Expanded: A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Water and Space Heating Systems Ramlow, Bob and Nusz, Benjamin
• Publisher: New Society Publishers
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0865716684
• ISBN 13: 9780865716681
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Heating water with the sun is a practice almost as old as humankind itself. Solar Water Heating, now completely revised and expanded, is the definitive guide to this clean and cost-effective technology.

Beginning with a review of the history of solar water and space heating systems from prehistory to the present, Solar Water Heating presents an introduction to modern solar energy systems, energy conservation, and energy economics. Drawing on the authors’ experiences as designers and installers of these systems, the book goes on to cover:

• Types of solar collectors, solar water, and space heating systems and solar pool heating systems, including their advantages and disadvantages
• System components, their installation, operation, and maintenance
• System sizing and siting
• Choosing the appropriate system

This book focuses on the financial aspects of solar water or space heating systems, clearly showing that such systems generate significant savings in the long run. With many diagrams and illustrations to complement the clearly written text, this book is designed for a wide readership ranging from the curious homeowner to the serious student or professional.

Bob Ramlow has been involved in renewable energy system sales, installation, and manufacturing since 1976. He is an IREC/ISPQ certified solar thermal independent master trainer and a NABCEP certified solar thermal installer. He writes and teaches workshops about solar energy.

Benjamin Nusz has worked as an installer, site assessor, designer, and consultant for solar thermal systems. He currently trains renewable thermal technicians at Mid-State Technical College in Wisconsin.

About the Author

Bob Ramlow has been involved in renewable energy system sales, installation and manufacturing since 1976. He is a founding member of the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, and writes and teaches workshops about solar energy from his home in Amherst, Wisconsin. Benjamin Nusz has worked as an installer, site assessor, designer and consultant for solar thermal systems. He currently trains renewable thermal technicians at Mid-State Technical College in Wisconsin.