Solar water heating

‘The solar heating and design guide’ from the Heating & Ventilating Contractors’ Association offers comprehensive information on the specification, design and installation of solar heating systems. It runs to 162 pages and has been compiled to assist professional heating engineers with hot-water systems that principally use heat energy from the Sun. There is advice on everything from commissioning to the maintenance of most solar heating systems. Solar heating terminology is explained and installation techniques explained, including weatherproofing. The commissioning procedure of a solar system is introduced. Health-and-safety considerations are also covered.

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