A basic illustrated guide to plumbing, including information on installing tubs and showers, sinks and toilets, outdoor systems, making repairs, etc.

Not every plumbing job requires a plumber. An expert with a knack for breaking down complex tasks provides hundreds of insider tips, enhanced with ample color photos and illustrations that take the mystique out of working with pipes, water faucets, and fittings. Fix emergency leaks and clogs, recognize the five common faucet types and how to repair each one, and replace common fixtures. You'll never again be faced with a running toilet or leaky faucet that you can't fix.

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Illustrated instructions explain how to install pipe, fixtures, and appliances, fix leaks and unclog drains.

This guide to the basics of plumbing and central heating is designed for complete amateurs, and written by one of the most experienced plumbing tutors in the country. Whether you are attempting projects such as installing a new bathroom or plumbing in a new dishwasher, or just need to understand enough to do essential repairs and fixes, this is the book for you. It includes step-by-step guides to sorting out the most common plumbing problems, and comprehensive coverage of the key tasks, all based on a straightforward introduction to the layout of your house and water system. In addition, it has plenty of illustrations, a full glossary, a whole chapter on how and who to call for help, a guide to the necessary toolkit and a list of the top ten plumbing emergencies.

This book provides a complete introduction to plumbing services. It explains the principles and provides practical examples of the planning, design, installation and maintenance of the plumbing technologies applicable to single-storey buildings, skyscrapers and everything in between. The book begins with an introduction to plumbing technology, the trade and its evolution. Chapters then cover: Pipes, fittings and accessories and their installation and testing Pumps and pumping systems Hydraulic principles Hot and cold water supply systems Fixtures and appliances Sanitary and storm drainage systems Special concerns such as seismic issues, safety, security and the state of the art. Written and the figures drawn by a registered professional engineer and experienced teacher, this book is suitable for use on a wide range of courses from building services engineering, civil engineering, construction technology, plumbing services, environmental engineering, water engineering and architectural technology.

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