Audel HVAC Fundamentals, Volume 1: Heating Systems, Furnaces and Boilers

I bought this as I was designing a house and wanted to understand the heat calculations done by my HVAC designer.This book is a thorough review of the basics and the technologies used in HVAC systems.I especially liked chapters 2, 3, and 4 as they delve into the physics of heat transfer and how houses are constructed to minimize (or maximize in the case of air conditioning. The math is straightforward and easy to understand.The only thing I didn't like about this book (ebook format) was that many of the tables included are rotated 90 degrees. That's fine if you're reading a paper version or on a Kindle, but on an iPad you can't rotate them (you can rotate the iPad but then the image rotates as well).I'm going to buy Vol 3 to help me figure out how best to heat my house.

This is book one, of a three book series (or volumes).Although at first, I didn't know which book to get, so just get all three. There's plenty of good info in all three making it worth while and they're not overly priced. (Material is pretty much spread across all three volumes.)One reviewer stated it's "Old Info", but have the HVAC manufacturers done anything newer these days not requiring you to know anything within these books? And, if a HVAC manufacturer does have some newer product with bells & whistles (ie. power venter), they usually package an instruction manual including codes and advisories.The books go into a little more detail then I really needed for installing a boiler in my house. So overall, the books covered most of the details. The only item the books omitted, construction of a utilidor or similar access way (ie. 4 inch ABS with PEX pipes).Your other option, buying some $100-500 textbook(s).Remember, safety first. These books adequately detail draft & safety. When in doubt, call a licensed trusted contractor.I'll likely obtain the Kindle versions since I tend to travel, but am unsure of the quality of the diagrams contained within the Kindle versions. When books have diagrams, it was usually best to obtain the PDF. (Also, if you don't steal, beware of EBooks containing undisclosed DRM which will prevent you from reading the media on other devices!)

If you have no experience with HVAC then this for you

It is quite time consuming reading, the topics are not informative to person who seek real-life application.All important topics that I want to get simply pass over and just point to other resources.

The Audel HVAC Fundamentals series: Volumes 1, 2, 3, have been a great source of information for me in maintaining my old HVAC system.My Dad first introduced me to the very useful Audel publications.

Lots of HVAC information. It also written in a way for any regular home owner to understand.

Audels has been the "go to" volume for professionals and amateurs, alike, for many years.With this 4th edition, the updates have brought the book to new heights! Truly the "bible"of the genre, virtually ANYONE can learn and understand the ins and outs of the heatingworld at any level they choose. For a "quick fix" to a total replacement, this is the"be all and end all' book to buy!!!

Easy to read

Still reading!

Needed this for my work.

its all here and more. expect a lot of reading. this goes in debt.

good book, easy to make references to

Good book, advanced verbiage but good to learn from.