There has never been a better time to install a solar hot water system. This simple but comprehensive guide will show you everything you need to know to install your own system, or to become a professional solar designer and installer. The authors have extensive experience in solar energy as well as in teaching, and they make learning about this lucrative technology easy and fun!
Topics Include:
Site Analysis
Design and Installation of:
Drainback Systems
Closed Loop Glycol Systems
Thermosiphon Systems
Pool Heating Systems
Solar Hot Water Components
Solar Thermal Loops
Load Integration and Combi-systems
Roofing
Plumbing
Tanks and Heat Exchangers
Pumps and Fluids
Collector Mounting
System Controls
Performance and Monitoring
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Codes and Regulations
Safety.
Includes hundreds of custom system schematics and full-color images.