Modern Hydronic Heating for Residential and Light Commercial Buildings (Heating Ventilation/Air Conditioning)

By John Siegenthaler

Book Overview

From simple applications to multi-load and multi-temperature systems, this one-of-a-kind, comprehensive text will prepare you to use the latest hydronics to create systems that deliver the ultimate in... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0827365950
• ISBN13: 9780827365957
• Release Date: March 1995
• Publisher: Delmar Publishers
• Length: 449 Pages
• Weight: 2.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.8" x 9.3" x 1.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellent resource for DIYers

Excellent book for a DIYer planning on installing a hydronic radiant system. Gives basically all the information that you need to plan and install a full system. Some of the topics are pretty involved and require some basic math, but the book walks you through everything with great detail. Covers: 1) Determining heating load estimates 2) Required water temperatures and flow rates 3) Pipe installation, including pumps and expansion tanks 4) Several approaches to zoning 5) Laying PEX tube for radiant panels

An engineer's review

The book was very useful. The only drawback was the "Hydronics Design Kit" was not included. This costs an additional $76 from Oikos.com and is referred to many times in the book. Therefore, it is almost a requirement during use of the book.

good stuff

this is an excellent book. i have an engineering background, and this book has the level of detail and scientific rigor i find useful. i am using it to design my own system.

Best Resource Available

This book is THE resource for any homeowner planning to install radiant floor heat. It is written as a textbook for HVAC students, but it serves equally well as a reference and informative design resource for the average homeowner. John Siegenthaler is recognized by his peers as one of the outstanding radiant heating engineers. I highly recommend this book.

Excellent informative source for hydronic floor heating

This book was an excellent source of information on hydronic floor heating. It was easy to read, had complete information and was very helpful in the planning stages of our construction project.