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

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.

· A complete guide to learning various plumbing skills to save money by making upgrades, repairs, and installations yourself · Details expert guidance for both major and minor plumbing repairs and improvements, from fixing leaky faucets and installing plumbing fixtures to soldering copper, making renovations, and understanding how plumbing systems work in case of emergencies · Updated edition features new and relevant content to reflect the most current code-compliant techniques · Also includes a new section on air gap fittings

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

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.

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.

A one-stop plumbing trades including apprentices, journeymen, master plumbers, plumbing contractors, plumbing inspectors/code officials, and building maintenance professionals. Additionally, this book is a useful tool for plumbing exam review, plumbing supply houses, and as a text/reference for vocational schools.