Overview

Newly expanded and updated to meet the needs of today’s technicians, Practical Heating Technology, 2E offers comprehensive, in-depth coverage of modern heating theory, systems, and service. This book is the perfect on-site resource, providing easily accessible information on all major types of heating systems, including oil, gas, electric, and hydronic systems. A clear, conversational writing style is used to allow readers to quickly and easily grasp important concepts, and develop the terminology needed to interact with others in the industry, from sales people to fellow technicians. Updates to this 2nd edition include expanded coverage of basic electricity and new units on electric motors and blueprint reading. Thorough, real-world examples, step-by-step explanations, and detailed case studies make this book an indispensable resource that belongs in every technician’s toolkit. 

Features

• Detailed, informative illustrations, photographs, and drawings clarify key concepts
• "Service Call" case studies prepare readers for real-world scenarios, leading them from problem identification all the way through to problem resolution
• Design tables provide useful resource for detecting design flaws in the field
• Emphasis on safety throughout ensures that readers are not only accurate in their fieldwork, but also protective of their well-being and the well-being of others around them