What Book should I be reading in my spare time?

[newbie tech]

Right now Im strongly considering purchasing this book by the end of today.

http://www.amazon.com/Refrigeration-Conditioning-Technology-Bill-Whitman/dp/1428319360/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t

If anyone has any other recommendations on any other book I should read or can give any positive feedback on this particlar book I would be open to hearing them. I only plan on purchasing one book for now.

I'm till very green, Im familiar with the basic refrigeration cycle and the componments within that cylcle but I would like to begin understanding wiring diagrams and how controls work.

Thanks in advance.

[flange]

one book wont make you a great tech, you will need a library. get modern refrigeration and air conditioning, and grow from there as you can. one

[rihvactech1]

i would get e-books so you can take the with you anywere you go on a laptop or other reading devises. it is good to see other tech that reed hvac books you will be suprised how much you can lern.

[Rheem29]

I have this book its a great book if used correctly with the workbook.

[mikey 475]

one of best book out there your reading ..early electric http://www.amazon.com/Quick-Basic-Electricity-Contractors-Practical/dp/0967256402/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_2

[mikey 475]

Quick & Basic Troubleshooting: A Contractor's Guide to Fixing Hvac Wiring & Circuits http://www.amazon.com/Quick-Basic-Troubleshooting-Contractors-Circuits/dp/0967256429/ref=sr_1_22?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1295211597&sr=1-22

[mikey 475]

:bsing: good luck

[supertek65]

carrier GTE books are great!

http://www.carrieruniversity.com/index.php/trainingmaterials/

[drivewizard]

If you get a chance read "Lone Survivor". Nothing to do with HVAC but is a great book.

[newbie tech]

Thanks for all the replies guys. I ended up not purchasing the book i linked to in my initial post (although I may still buy it in the future), from the reviews it seems like this book covers the basics, which isnt a problem, but I feel as though I already have a sufficient amount of reading material covering the basics to hold me over. Instead I got a book (used) covering both the basics of electricity and controls. Keeping my hopes up that its in good condition.

[jayguy]

i read every day and i still a ton...EVERY DAY!

magazines are good too. here's a really good one...http://www.hvacstuff.com (http://www.playboy.com)

[dandyme]

that a boy jay::DD:

[maxpower]

I always liked the Fox in socks..

[mikey 475]

good read jay:cheers:

[supertek65]

That was good Jay!
especially since I can not read!

[Truck43]

Great pictorials in that mag Jay!!

[maustin]

Read the manuals that are available on this site, there are tons of them! I may be considered a junkie, but I'll read a manual for the fun of it.

[captinsano]

Depends on what your workin on,Hustler is an excellent choice like I said it depends on what your workin on!

[snewman24]

Quick & Basic Troubleshooting: A Contractor's Guide to Fixing Hvac Wiring & Circuits http://www.amazon.com/Quick-Basic-Troubleshooting-Contractors-Circuits/dp/0967256429/ref=sr_1_22?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1295211597&sr=1-22

The review on Amazon doesn't make it sound like a very worthwhile book....

[mikey 475]

that book is verry basic

[PJ's cool-aid]

Jay remind me again not to open your links at work with others around. There goes my ethics policy for the year.

[maninblack]

I'm glad I read this whole thread without opening any links. :angel:

[freezon]

I always liked the Fox in socks..

Are you kidding me with that?

Green Eggs and Ham is way better.

[captain123]

Try the book of John, it's in the New Testament.

[Gunn427]

Dave Mustaine has his autobiography. Just finished ....excellent

[supertek65]

chapter 1 sex
chapter 2 drugs
chapter3 rock and uh? cant remember? too many drugs?






Dave Mustaine has his autobiography. Just finished ....excellent

[maxpower]

Are you kidding me with that?

Green Eggs and Ham is way better.

Dr.Seuss "The original rapper" haha.

[jayguy]

in all seriousness, read everything here...a lot of it is wrong...a lot of it is right and a lot of it is absolutely brilliant! in time you will figure it out.

as for reading, read IOM's...they have a lot of good info.

and do what i like to do, pick something. a few years ago, i picked water flow. i then studied the internet until i found some great websites and just learned everything i could.

then i picked discharge superheat. i studied and tested compressors in the field. then i picked airflow (because of these bone heads on this website). i am still working on this one (turns out some of these bone heads are pretty smart). just study the crap out of any idea you can think of...one at a time.

[supertek65]

Max,
I can not believe you made that your avatar!!!!!!!!!
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

where I live, it is chiefs and raiders rival and has been for 45 years!













Dr.Seuss "The original rapper" haha.

[supertek65]

great advice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/xnGnl-UElVA/0.jpg






in all seriousness, read everything here...a lot of it is wrong...a lot of it is right and a lot of it is absolutely brilliant! in time you will figure it out.

as for reading, read IOM's...they have a lot of good info.

and do what i like to do, pick something. a few years ago, i picked water flow. i then studied the internet until i found some great websites and just learned everything i could.

then i picked discharge superheat. i studied and tested compressors in the field. then i picked airflow (because of these bone heads on this website). i am still working on this one (turns out some of these bone heads are pretty smart). just study the crap out of any idea you can think of...one at a time.

[Gunn427]

chapter 1 sex
chapter 2 drugs
chapter3 rock and uh? cant remember? too many drugs?

17 trips to rehab, how did he find time for music:bsing:

[freezon]

Dr.Seuss "The original rapper" haha.

Max!! I thought I was the only one who felt that way about Dr. Suess.

I wonder if he used to do that rapper thing with his hands when he made up those books.:rules:

[mccann]

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