Before you tackle a DIY solar heating project, I highly recommend that you educate yourself as much as possible about solar heating systems. Learn from those who went before you!
Below is a selection of books and videos that can provide you with a lot of very useful information. You might end up with two, three or more books, and possible some videos. Designing and installing solar systems requires knowledge and the up-front small investment in books and/or videos can save you hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars and many headaches.
Solar Water Heating by Bob Ramlow with Benjamin Nusz. This book covers systems basics, including where to locate collectors and how to size them. You will find lots of details on of components, installations, operation and maintenance. Read about solar space heating and pool heating as well.
DIY Solar Energy includes ebooks as well as videos, if you choose to order them. Videos can help translate the written so you can see how it is done, step by step. You do have a 60 day 100% money back satisfaction guarantee.
The Solar Industry’s Water Heater Bible - "Solar Hot Water Systems: Lessons Learned 1977 to Today"
Solar Hot Water and Pool Heating Design / High Performance Low Maintenance Systems / Reality Checks Using Current Technology…a definitive how-to book for installing and maintaining high-performance and low-maintenance solar hot water systems — written by one of the leaders in solar contracting today. More info at http://www.ECS-solar.com
