Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.

Excerpt from The Plumber and Sanitary Houses: A Practical Treatise on the Principles of Internal Plumbing Work, or the Best Means for Effectually Excluding Noxious Gases, From Our Houses There is no lack of wisdom in the sanitary world now, for a host of sanitary engineers have sprung up, like the 500 Clan Alpine warriors of Roderick Dhu, at a moment's notice. It is true they have been following other professions all their life; but a fresh door is Open here, and Right about face is the order of the day, which they gladly obey, and turn in to fresh fields and pastures new. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Published in 1892, this groundbreaking book revolutionized the field of domestic sanitation with its comprehensive guide to the principles of internal plumbing. With detailed illustrations and clear, practical advice, Samuel Stevens Hellyer provides homeowners with the tools they need to ensure their houses are free from the dangers of noxious gases and other health hazards. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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.