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A reference you'll warm up to

From the background and basics of heating systems to the newest chip-based technology, this first volume of Audel's HVAC Library gives you comprehensive information you need on the job. Whether you're installing, servicing, repairing, or troubleshooting an old or new heating system, you'll find what you're looking for, from wood and coal furnace maintenance to new calculations and the latest environmental technologies and regulations.
* Review the basics of installation, wiring, and troubleshooting for different HVAC systems
* Choose the correct system for the space, climate, and needs
* Compare the economy and efficiency of various fuel types
* Install, maintain, and troubleshoot conversion units
* Find formula cross references, data tables with conversions, and listings of trade organizations and equipment manufacturers

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Audel; All New 4th edition (February 27, 2004)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 720 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0764542060
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0764542060
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.65 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.3 x 1.6 x 8.1 inches
Reviewer: Stephen tibbs
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: HVAC REPAIR MANUAL
Review: this book/manual was extremely useful in helping me to repair a heater/air conditioner unit in my home. It was most useful dur to wiring of the heater to the thermostat.

Reviewer: Roger
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Really good text books (Volume One of Three)
Review: This is book one, of a three book series (or volumes).Although at first, I didn't know which book to get, so just get all three. There's plenty of good info in all three making it worth while and they're not overly priced. (Material is pretty much spread across all three volumes.)One reviewer stated it's "Old Info", but have the HVAC manufacturers done anything newer these days not requiring you to know anything within these books? And, if a HVAC manufacturer does have some newer product with bells & whistles (ie. power venter), they usually package an instruction manual including codes and advisories.The books go into a little more detail then I really needed for installing a boiler in my house. So overall, the books covered most of the details. The only item the books omitted, construction of a utilidor or similar access way (ie. 4 inch ABS with PEX pipes).Your other option, buying some $100-500 textbook(s).Remember, safety first. These books adequately detail draft & safety. When in doubt, call a licensed trusted contractor.I'll likely obtain the Kindle versions since I tend to travel, but am unsure of the quality of the diagrams contained within the Kindle versions. When books have diagrams, it was usually best to obtain the PDF. (Also, if you don't steal, beware of EBooks containing undisclosed DRM which will prevent you from reading the media on other devices!)

Reviewer: Daniel Favata
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Well written, easy for new technicians
Review: I use excerpt from this book when training new technicians. It is well written and has illustrations that help with the explanations for junior technicians

Reviewer: Bruce Butler
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A great reference!
Review: I bought this as I was designing a house and wanted to understand the heat calculations done by my HVAC designer.This book is a thorough review of the basics and the technologies used in HVAC systems.I especially liked chapters 2, 3, and 4 as they delve into the physics of heat transfer and how houses are constructed to minimize (or maximize in the case of air conditioning. The math is straightforward and easy to understand.The only thing I didn't like about this book (ebook format) was that many of the tables included are rotated 90 degrees. That's fine if you're reading a paper version or on a Kindle, but on an iPad you can't rotate them (you can rotate the iPad but then the image rotates as well).I'm going to buy Vol 3 to help me figure out how best to heat my house.

Reviewer: Ronald Thompson
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A good book for any technician.
Review: Any technician (maintenance, a/c, electrical, etc.) ought to have this book in his arsenal of references books.

Reviewer: J. mccure
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good book but dated
Review: Check the publication date before buying

Reviewer: Martin Luther
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Only gets better with age
Review: Audels has been the "go to" volume for professionals and amateurs, alike, for many years.With this 4th edition, the updates have brought the book to new heights! Truly the "bible"of the genre, virtually ANYONE can learn and understand the ins and outs of the heatingworld at any level they choose. For a "quick fix" to a total replacement, this is the"be all and end all' book to buy!!!

Reviewer: Louis Stewart
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Just hmm
Review: I have got and read lots of books for new info . In my jod u need all the help u can get new and old . This book is the best I've read for info on such things as more info on things I thought I know everything about. Just one of the best book for info u can get

Reviewer: Brian Kroeker
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Needed this for my work.

Reviewer: Chaoxiong Hou
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Still reading!

Reviewer: Geoffrey Sharman
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Good book, advanced verbiage but good to learn from.

Reviewer: Phoenix
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: its all here and more. expect a lot of reading. this goes in debt.

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: The cover page is bending/curling !(The book didn't wrapped with any plastic film), otherwise everything is fine .