Heating

Synopsis: Examines the evolution of modern central heating. It describes early heating and hot water systems of the early 20th century and goes on to explain the principles of modern wet systems. It includes footage of: early coal fires and ranges; gas geysers and gas fires; early electric heating; cylinder arrangements and manufacture, radiator systems
boiler manufacture; pipework, boiler controls, condensing boilers, etc.
The film is not intended as a recipe for good practice but serves to familiarise the viewer with the evolution and principles of modern central heating.
Series: House Construction, Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2003
Year of production: 2003
Availability: Sale
Documentation: Workbook available separately in printed or pdf format
Uses: Students of the built environment.
Subjects: Civil Engineering & Building
Keywords: buildings; construction engineering; heating systems; houses; plumbing

Name: University of the West of England, The Video Project
Contact: Duncan Marshall or Steve Brown
Email: Steve.Brown@uwe.ac.uk
Web: http://environment.uwe.ac.uk/video/index.htm External site opens in new window
Phone: 0117 328 3008
Address: Faculty of Environment & Technology
Coldharbour Lane
Frenchay Campus
Bristol
BS16 1QY
Notes: A continuing series of video productions on domestic building construction and another on building history and conservation. Sale on DVD or as Windows Media, Quicktime or Flash files.

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