Solar Water Heating Reference Manual - EE02 (Paperback)

This is a reference manual for Domestic Solar Hot Water systems, which complements the ConstructionSkills solar hot water heating course. It covers: Energy management and environmental issues; payback/investment/whole life cycle costs; solar systems; domestic hot water cylinder sizing; design process using SAP 2005 (Appendix H); system selection; sizing of expansion vessels; installation; commissioning; handover to customer requirements; and, maintenance.The manual provides guidance on current installation practice and includes worked examples for the completion of SAP 2005 (Appendix H) calculations. Each key chapter contains self study questions designed to reinforce understanding of the content, providing an excellent way to prepare for assessments. Please note: This manual does not cover health and safety issues regarding the fitting of solar installations, e.g. working at heights, risk assessments, electrical safety and installation, or unvented hot water installations. Further information on these specialist subjects can be found in other "ConstructionSkills" publications.