Plumbing a House


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Master plumber Peter Hemp explains in step-by-step sequence how to create (for both new and remodeled homes) plumbing systems that function efficiently and withstand the rigors of time. For both homeowners and professionals, he shows how to design, size, and install pipes using a variety of standard materials and tools.







Home Plumbing Handbook


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This edition of The Home Plumbing Handbook, like previous editions, is devoted to explaining virtually every home plumbing problem or need. Detailed photos and line drawings illustrate each subject, so that the do-it-yourselfer can understand and complete plumbing repairs as if an expert plumber were standing alongside.




Audel Plumbers Pocket Manual


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Here's the real plumber's friend This fully revised guide gives you plumbing essentials, illustrations, tips, shortcuts - the lowdown on brazing, soldering, pipe fittings, commercial water coolers, automatic bathroom systems, and more. All this and much more * Includes tables, diagrams, and working drawings * Provides necessary math and metric information * Features a chapter on dental office plumbing * Explains and identifies the right plumbing tools for each job * Illustrates appropriate vents and venting methods * Covers the Sloan flush valve, Oasis water coolers, the Sovent system, 1.6-gallon flush toilets, and solar system water heaters * Useful for homeowners as well as plumbing professionals




The Home Mechanic


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Ultimate Guide: Plumbing, Updated 5th Edition


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Be your own plumber and make DIY repairs and improvements! This best-selling guide on plumbing will teach you everything you need to know, from fixing a leaky faucet to making renovations, installing plumbing fixtures, and so much more. Updated with new code-compliant techniques for 2021, plus a new section on air gap fittings.




Home Plumbing Manual


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At some point a homeowner will be confronted by their plumbing: a dripping tap, a flood of biblical proportions, a freezing cold house, a new dream bathroom or the latest gas bill. This Haynes Manual covers it all and is bang up-to-date, dealing with real taps that often dont have washers (but still drip) right through to the latest green technologies and gadgets that could save a fortune. Everything is explained in a clear and light-hearted fashion that will leave the reader confident that they can tackle their own plumbing and not have to cross the living room by canoe afterwards




Plumber's Handbook


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Synopsis: This classic best-seller has been completely re-edited to reflect changes in the current plumbing codes. As per previous issues, it shows how to pass inspection in drainage, vent, and waste piping, septic tanks, water supply, fire protection, and gas piping systems. All tables, standards, and specifications are completely up-to-date with recent plumbing code changes. Covers common layouts for residential work, how to size piping, selecting and hanging fixture, practical recommendations, and trade tips.







Quick Guide


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Shows you how to build patios and walks as quickly and efficiently as a professional, by teaching you to understand your home plumbing system. You will learn to repair one- and two-handle faucets, replace a bathtub spout, clear clogged drains and toilets, and maintain your water heater. Whether you choose to work with copper, CPVC, or galvanized steel pipe, this guide will show you how. Each book in Quick Guide Series has more than 190 two-color illustrations with easy-to-follow instructions.