Ultimate guide Plumbing
Book - 2021
Be your own plumber, save money, and add value to your home. Includes over 800 photos illustrating each step-by-step process, detailed diagrams of plumbing systems, and instructions on fixing plumbing issues from leaky faucets to soldering copper tubing. Also includes information on environmentally conscious solutions and installing new plumbing fixtures.
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Mount Joy, PA :
Creative Homeowner
[2021]
- Language
- English
- Edition
- Updated 5th edition
- Item Description
- "Meets latest National Plumbing Code Standards."
- Physical Description
- 312 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 296-299) and index.
- ISBN
- 9781580118613
- Introduction
- Part I. Projects, Improvements, Repairs
- Chapter 1. Working with Water Piping
- Copper Water Piping
- Cutting Water Pipes
- Solder
- Soldering Copper
- When Pipes Won't Dry Out
- Other Methods of joining Copper
- Steel Piping
- Plastic Water Piping
- In-Line Water-Control Valves
- Gate Valves
- Ball Valves
- Globe Valves
- Stop-and-Waste Valves
- Fixture Stops
- Utility Faucet Valves
- Freeze-Proof Sillcocks
- Regulators and Safety Valves
- Vacuum Breakers
- Check Valves
- Pressure-Reduction Valves
- PEX Water Tubing
- Chapter 2. Working with Waste and Vent Pipes
- Cast-iron Drainage Piping
- Working with Existing Cast Iron
- New Piping into Old Hubs
- Plastic Drainage Piping
- Chapter 3. Toilet Repairs and Installation
- Toilet Fundamentals
- How Gravity-Flow Toilets Work
- Troubleshooting Gravity-Flow Toilets
- Repairing Toilets
- Replacing a Flush Valve
- Troubleshooting Pressure-Assisted Toilets
- Toilet Flanges
- Leaky Flange Gaskets
- Setting Toilets on Concrete
- Installing a New Toilet
- Chapter 4. Installing Sinks and Related Equipment
- Water- and Waste-Connection Basics
- Sink Drains
- Dishwashers
- How to Replace a Bathroom Faucet and Drain
- Replacing a Wall-Hung Bathroom Sink with a Vanity and Molded Top
- Installing the Cabinet and Top
- Installing a Bathroom Sink in a Plywood-Based Top
- How to Replace a Kitchen Sink
- Removing the Old Kitchen Sink
- Installing a Metal-Rim Sink
- Connecting the Water
- How to Install a Laundry Sink
- Installing a Freestanding Laundry Sink
- Waste-Disposal Units
- Built-In Dishwashers
- Hot-Water Dispensers
- Chapter 5. Faucet Repairs
- Faucet Overview
- Washer-Equipped Faucets
- Washerless Faucets
- Repairing Compression Faucets
- "H" is for Left
- Fixing Ball-Type Faucets
- Repairing Cartridge Faucets
- Repairing Two-Handle Cartridge Faucets
- Repairing Ceramic-Disk Faucets
- Faucet-Related Repairs
- Dealing with Leaky Spray Attachments
- Working with Scald-Control Faucets
- Chapter 6. Clearing Drainpipes
- Drain Cleaners
- Chemical Drain Cleaners
- Clearing Techniques
- Getting the Most from a Plunger
- Effective Auger Techniques
- Access to Cleanout Fittings
- Access to Sink Drains
- Clearing Bathtub Drains
- Clearing Other Traps
- Clearing Bathroom Drum Traps
- Clearing Shower Drains
- Clearing Floor Drains
- Chapter 7. Repairing and Installing Tubs and Showers
- Waste and Overflow Repair and Replacement
- Tub and Shower Faucets
- Bathtubs
- Whirlpool Tubs
- Showers
- Installing a Shower Stall
- Chapter 8. Maintaining and Installing Water Heaters
- Electric and Gas Water Heaters
- Electric Water Heaters
- Gas-Fired Water Heaters
- Common Water-Heater Problems
- Faulty T&P Relief Valves
- Sediment Accumulation
- Servicing Gas-Fired Water Heaters
- Combustion-Air Problems
- Vent-Pipe Problems
- Servicing Electric Water Heaters
- Replacing a Heating Element
- Installing an Electric Water Heater
- Chapter 9. Sump Pumps, Filters, and Softeners
- Sump Pumps
- Sump Pumps for Groundwater and Runoff
- Installing a Submersible Sump Pump
- Water Treatment Systems
- Filter Types
- Installing In-Line Filters
- Installing Reverse-Osmosis Units
- Chapter 10. Septic Systems, Wells, and Lawn Sprinklers
- Septic Systems
- Private Water Wells
- How to Install an Underground Sprinkler System
- An Overview
- Part II. Fundamentals
- Chapter 11. Plumbing Basics
- Water Supply System
- Municipal Supply Lines
- Water Meters
- Types of Service Line
- Indoor Water Supply Systems
- Fixture and Appliance Connections
- Drainage and Vent Systems
- Sizes and Materials
- The Drainpipe System
- Tools
- Shopping for Tools
- Plumbing Tools
- Chapter 12. Planning Plumbing Changes and Additions
- Building Codes
- Permits and Inspections
- Layout and Feasibility
- Standard Rough-In Measurements
- Designing Efficient Plumbing Installations
- Planning for Access
- Chapter 13. Drains, Vents, and Traps
- Drains
- Vents
- Vent Types and Terms
- Basic Drain and Vent Considerations
- Sizing Fixture Drains and Vents
- Installing Vents and Vent Fittings
- Roof Vent Considerations
- Traps
- Trap Variations
- Broken Trap Seals
- Air Gap Fitting Requirements
- Installation for Automatic Dishwashers
- Installation for Reverse Osmosis Units
- Installation for Water Softeners
- Resource Guide
- Glossary
- Index
- Photo Credits
- Metric Equivalents