Practical solar heating: A guide to self-help solar water heating - Kevin McCartney with Brian Ford

Even in a climate such as ours up to 50% of our domestic water heating could be supplied by the sun. So far only cost has postponed the widespread use of solar energy in homes throughout the country. Now, however, the rocketing price of conventional energy sources has made solar water heating economically competitive. Furthermore, new plumbing materials and techniques now make do-it-yourself installation quite feasible, thereby greatly reducing the capital outlay.

This book has been written by a researcher at the Architectural Association who has designed, built and monitored numerous installations over the past five years. It is the most authoritative, thorough and inexpensive account yet to appear.