Applied Solar Energy: A Guide to the Design, Installation and Maintenance of Heating and Hot Water Services by David Kut Although the literature on solar energy systems has in recent years grown as dramatically as the interest in such systems, there are still relatively few books that provide really practical and intelligible advice on the installation and maintenance of solar heating. This text has therefore been written to provide an introduction to the subject for services engineers and related building professionals. It will also be readily understood by the more sophisticated DIY person. The text and the accompanying illustrations are mainly concerned with the application of solar energy to hot water supply, space heating and swimming pool systems, but reference is also made to other uses of solar energy which are currently undergoing development or research. The practical aspects of selecting, assembling, maintaining and repairing a variety of installations and components are