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LILI: self-build solar hot water manual LILI: self-build solar hot water manual
Phillip Hunt, Ian Bradley

Contains lots of information on the theory and practice of designing and installing solar hot water systems, including basic plumbing, electrics and roofing. The manual contains a step-by-step guide to constructing panels, pump & control set, and installing a system

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tapping the sun: a guide to solar water heating (5th edition) tapping the sun: a guide to solar water heating (5th edition)
Chris Laughton

Chris Laughton, an experienced solar water heating installer of The Solar Design Company provides a complete step-by-step guide covering all the fundamentals of adapting a conventional domestic water heating system, such as likely costs, equipment, basic mechanical principles and legal issues. Solar water heating is one of the best ways a household can help reduce global warming and preserve fossil fuel resources and this book cuts out the technical jargon to show you exactly how to do it. Great price too! 16pp

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solar water heating: a diy guide solar water heating: a diy guide
Paul Trimby

A very useful reference guide for anyone with basic plumbing and woodworking skills interested in constructing their own solar 'collector'. Through a detailed and illustrated step-by-step guide, this book shows you how to build two types of solar panel; radiator and clip fin, from construction right through to fitting, covering topics such as how to connect, mount and install both types of solar panels, how to make a control device for a pumped system, how to cope with the plumbing, wood preserving and soldering and where to go for more information. 32pp

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solar water heating: a comprehensive guide to solar water and space heating systems solar water heating: a comprehensive guide to solar water and space heating systems
Bob Ramlow & Benjamin Nusz

This book covers the history of solar water heating, descriptions of every solar water heater ever made, their maintenance and operation; the design, installation and maintenance of closed loop solar energy systems; and a compelling economic argument for solar investments. 238pp

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solar installations: practical applications for the built environment solar installations: practical applications for the built environment
Lars Andren

This book focuses on water-based solar heating technology, presenting basic principles on solar radiation and the solar heating system, including details on orientation and output, sizing, the solar collector, the solar circuit, heat exchangers, heat stores and overall system technology. A range of practical applications are described, such as multi- and single-family dwellings, pools, camp sites, sports facilities, schools and industry. The potential and diversity of solar energy is made clear with additional sections on solar electricity, passive solar and solar air heating. 136pp

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solar house: a guide for the solar designer solar house: a guide for the solar designer
Terry Galloway

Covering the full life span of the project, from siting issues through specific design features to maintenance of the property and equipment, this is a comprehensive guide to designing, planning and building a solar house. The author uses his experience of living in a solar house to inform the reader of the technology and practices needed for the design, operation and maintenance of the solar home. Each of the technologies of the house, such as space heating and cooling, domestic hot water and electric power technologies, are critiqued from the point of view of the owner/resident, with the author using his thirty years experience of living in a solar home. This provides home owners who are thinking of going solar with first hand evidence of best practice, and provides the architect and designer with the knowledge of how to best satisfy their clients needs. 240pp

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planning and installing solar thermal systems: a guide for installers, architects and engineers planning and installing solar thermal systems: a guide for installers, architects and engineers
German Solar Energy Society

This book offers clear guidance on planning and installing a solar thermal system, crucial to the successful uptake of this technology. Every subject necessary for successful project implementation is included. Beginning with resource assessment and an outline of core components, this guide details solar thermal system design, installation, operation and maintenance for single households, large systems, swimming pool heaters, solar air and solar cooling applications. 280pp

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