Overview

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.

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""Solar Water Heating answers the what? why? and how? of solar thermal water heating system design and installation. Employing down-to-earth language and clear illustrations, this book succeeds in demystifying solar thermal in a way no other book has done. I take great pleasure in recommending this book to everyone I can. Information is power and this book is loaded with it."" — Mike Helfman, president, Bubbling Springs Solar ""Bob’s book will be required reading for all of our new installation personnel since it provides a complete and comprehensive history, guide and information about the type of work we do every day. It is nice for our new people to get a solid overview of the many types of technologies and strategies for using solar hot water."" — Richard Lane, Managing Partner, Solar Mining Company ""Bob Ramlow’s Solar Water Heating is a practical solar encyclopedia for anyone interested in installing a solar energy system or in starting a solar energy company. The folksy writing is clear and the numerous diagrams make this book a great resource for everyone from the novice just getting started to the existing solar professional looking to pick up some of Bob Ramlow’s many useful observations from a long career installing and maintaining solar energy systems."" — Don Wichert, Director, Renewable Energy Programs, Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation

"""Solar Water Heating answers the what? why? and how? of solar thermal water heating system design and installation. Employing down-to-earth language and clear illustrations, this book succeeds in demystifying solar thermal in a way no other book has done. I take great pleasure in recommending this book to everyone I can. Information is power and this book is loaded with it."" — Mike Helfman, president, Bubbling Springs Solar ""Bob’s book will be required reading for all of our new installation personnel since it provides a complete and comprehensive history, guide and information about the type of work we do every day. It is nice for our new people to get a solid overview of the many types of technologies and strategies for using solar hot water."" — Richard Lane, Managing Partner, Solar Mining Company ""Bob Ramlow’s Solar Water Heating is a practical solar encyclopedia for anyone interested in installing a solar energy system or in starting a solar energy company. The folksy writing is clear and the numerous diagrams make this book a great resource for everyone from the novice just getting started to the existing solar professional looking to pick up some of Bob Ramlow’s many useful observations from a long career installing and maintaining solar energy systems."" — Don Wichert, Director, Renewable Energy Programs, Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation"

Author Information

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.

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