Solar Water Heating: A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Water and Space Heating Systems (Mother Earth News Wiser Living Series) (Paperback)

May 25, 2009 by admin · 10 Comments
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Solar Water Heating: A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Water and Space Heating Systems (Mother Earth News Wiser Living Series)

Heating water with the sun is almost as old as humankind itself, and it is done all over the world. Yet there are strangely few resources on the topic in North America. Solar Water Heating fills this gap. It reviews the history of solar water and space heating systems from prehistory to the present, then presents the basics of solar water heating, including an introduction to modern solar energy systems, energy conservation and energy economics. Drawing on the author’s experience as an installer 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. Since people often get turned off by the up-front cost, the book focuses especially on the financial aspects of solar water or space heating systems, clearly showing that such systems can save significant costs in the long run. Well-illustrated, the book is designed for a wide readership from the curious to the student or professional. Bob Ramlow is the solar thermal consultant for the Wisconsin Focus on Energy Program. The owner of a renewable energy company, he has over 30 years experience with solar energy systems and is a founder and director of the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA). Benjamin Nusz currently works as a solar water heating consultant and site assessor in Wisconsin.

About the Author
Bob Ramlow is the solar thermal consultant for the Wisconsin Focus on Energy Program. The owner of a renewable energy company, he has over 30 years experience with solar energy systems. A founder and director of the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) he has authored a training manual on solar water & space heating.

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10 Responses to “Solar Water Heating: A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Water and Space Heating Systems (Mother Earth News Wiser Living Series) (Paperback)”
  1. Sydnee says:

    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Its in There!

    Everything you needed to know about solar water and space heating is in this book! Written by 2 people who have been doing it for many years and have seen many succeses and a few…

  2. Laik says:

    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Great Book
    I was a little upset having read the chapter 1 only to find out that several systems described in detail the author would never recommend using.

  3. Kai says:

    3.0 out of 5 stars
    Nothing special.
    content on solar heating..
    Nothing special; good or bad.
    MJL

  4. Galiena says:

    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Great compact manual
    I don’t know a heck of a lot about solar technologies. But after reading just the first few chapters I feel confident enough to build a simple flat panel solar water heater.

  5. Yalitza says:

    5.0 out of 5 stars
    all the basics
    After reading reviews for this book I made the purchase hoping to have the basics of solar water heating covered. The book does that very well.

  6. Anonymous says:

    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Excellent Book
    This is a very well written book. Bob Ramlow has done a lot of work on the subject of solar heating and makes the subject fun to read.

  7. Xandy says:

    4.0 out of 5 stars
    Solar Water Heating
    Very good and useful book if you want to understand/evaluate offers/tenders of companies that will construct your solar water heating system.

  8. Anonymous says:

    5.0 out of 5 stars
    A great book!
    This book is practical and written in a very easy to understand manner. The author has extensive experience in the area of solar heating of water and conveys that knowledge to…

  9. Idania says:

    4.0 out of 5 stars
    Excellent Book
    , but wasteful repeated pages
    Content wise this is an excellent book. The level is just right for individuals that need to make the right choices to provide renewable Domistic Hot Water and Space Heating for…

  10. Cutler says:

    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Solar Water Heating
    Great reference on solar water heating. Lots of options and details. The item is as described. Shipping was reasonable and prompt.

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