Central Heating, Installation, Maintenance and Repair

Central Heating, Installation, Maintenance and Repair
Author: Patrick Mitchell
Publisher: WritersPrintShop
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2008-03
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 190462362X

An intelligent reader's guide to selecting, installing and managing a heating system. The book explains how the component parts of the system work and adopts a practical approach including the practicalities of installing a working heating system. The book is well illustrated and has some thoughtful fault diagnosis and trouble-shooting tables to help avoid much inconvenience and possibly save a fortune on plumbers.

Master Basic Plumbing And Central Heating

Master Basic Plumbing And Central Heating
Author: Roy Treloar
Publisher: Teach Yourself
Total Pages: 279
Release: 2010-03-26
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1444129090

This guide to the basics of plumbing and central heating is designed for complete amateurs, and written by one of the most experienced plumbing tutors in the country. Whether you are attempting projects such as installing a new bathroom or plumbing in a new dishwasher, or just need to understand enough to do essential repairs and fixes, this is the book for you. It includes step-by-step guides to sorting out the most common plumbing problems, and comprehensive coverage of the key tasks, all based on a straightforward introduction to the layout of your house and water system. In addition, it has plenty of illustrations, a full glossary, a whole chapter on how and who to call for help, a guide to the necessary toolkit and a list of the top ten plumbing emergencies.

Central Heating

Central Heating
Author: George Steele
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2013-10-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1483105601

Central Heating: A Design and Installation Manual is a guide to modern domestic heating systems for those involved in the trade. The book discusses the benefits of heating systems, the effects of heating, the effect of insulation on comfort and cost, and the process of heat and moisture transfer. The text also describes the concepts, possibilities, and prevention of condensation; the basic heating system; and circuit hydraulics and variation. The chemical effect of water, the selection of hardware (i.e. gas-, oil-, and solid-fuel boilers; emitters; and cylinders), temperature control, and the design of a heating system are also considered. The book tackles the relationship between boiler size, system size, capital cost and running costs, as well as the installation of heating systems. The text will be invaluable to students taking up central heating installation related courses, householders considering installing central heating, and electricians.

Domestic Central Heating Wiring Systems and Controls

Domestic Central Heating Wiring Systems and Controls
Author: Raymond Ward
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2013-03-07
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1136409777

· An essential reference source for all electricians and heating engineers · Provides product information from over 40 manufacturers · Fully updated to include more information on new technologies, combination boilers and efficiency ratings

Modern Hydronic Heating: For Residential and Light Commercial Buildings

Modern Hydronic Heating: For Residential and Light Commercial Buildings
Author: John Siegenthaler
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Total Pages: 640
Release: 2012-07-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781428335158

From simple applications to multi-load / multi-temperature systems, learn how to use the newest and most appropriate hydronic heating methods and hardware to create system the deliver the ultimate in heating comfort, reliability, and energy efficiency. Heavily illustrated with product and installation photos, and hundreds of detailed full-color schematics, MODERN HYDRONIC HEATING, 3rd EDITION is a one-of-a-kind comprehensive reference on hydronic heating for the present and future. It transforms engineering-level design information into practical tools that can be used by technical students and heating professional alike. This revised edition features the latest design and installation techniques for residential and light commercial hydronic systems including use of renewable energy heat sources, hydraulic separation, smart circulators, distribution efficiency, thermal accumulators, mixing methods, heat metering, and web-enabled control methods. Everyone involved in the heating trade will benefit from this preeminent resource of the North American heating industry. It is well-suited for use in a formal education course, self-study, or as an on the job reference. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.