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.




Plumbers Handbook


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This new edition shows what will and won't pass inspection in drainage, vent, and waste piping, septic tanks, water supply, fire protection, and gas piping systems. All tables, standards, and specifications completely up-to-date with recent plumbing code changes. Covers common layouts for residential work, how to size piping, selecting and hanging fixtures, practical recommendations, and trade tips. The approved reference for the plumbing contractor's exam in many states.




Plumbers Handbook


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Plumber's Exam Preparation Guide


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Hundreds of questions and answers to help you pass the apprentice, journeyman, or master plumber's exam. Questions are in the style of the actual exam. The best way to prepare yourself for examination day!




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




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Plumber's and Pipefitter's Handbook


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This book is a ready source of clearly written information essential to the pipefitter, plumber, and apprentice plumber. It begins with a short treatise on metals for the piping industry, including American Standard pipe, fittings, and valves, their characteristics, available sizes, dimensions and weight. Also studied is the pressurized water supply system to fixtures as well as the typical storm water drainage system.




The Plumbing Apprentice Handbook


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A practical training guide for professional and practicing plumbers. Table of Contents: Introduction; Field Experience; An Introduction to the Plumbing Code; Safety; The Basics of Plumbing and Science Issues; Tool Selection; Reading Blueprints; Math for Plumbers; Residential Plumbing; Commercial Plumbing; Well Systems; Septic Systems; Water Conditioning Systems; Water Service and Sewers; Underground Plumbing; Drainage Systems; Vent Systems; Water-Distribution Systems; Gas Piping; Plumbing Fixtures; Institutional Plumbing; Special Plumbing Requirements; Testing Procedures; Maintenance; Drain Cleaning; Plumbing Repairs; Glossary; Index. Illustrations.




Plumber's Quick-Reference Manual: Tables, Charts, and Calculations


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The first plumber's find-it-fast almanac. When you need to answer tough questions fast, make sure you have R. Dodge Woodson's Plumber's Quick Reference Manual in your toolbox. With an easy-to-use format that puts hundreds of charts, tables, formulas, and drawings at your fingertips, this sturdy, flexible on-the-job fact-finder will stand up to the harshest field conditions. 18 data-packed sections give you everything from pipe sizes and material selection guidelines to installation procedures and testing techniques-plus: plumbing math; conversion tables; plumbing fixture data; portable water systems basics; water heater installation; drainage tips; safety issues; working with electrical motors; and much more.




National Plumbing Codes Handbook


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A comprehensive reference to the three major plumbing codes in use today. The book shows how to apply sound plumbing principles to code requirements, aiming to provide an understanding of what must be done to comply with plumbing code regulations and pass inspection.