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Plumbing Design and Installation 3rd Edition

Plumbing Design and Installation, 3rd Edition, thoroughly describes the design, installation, and testing of plumbing systems in residential and commercial settings. Topics include the history of plumbing, plumbing codes, tools and materials, and common joining and installation procedures.

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Author: Les Ripka
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 2006
Pages: 496

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Plumbing Design and Installation is a comprehensive text used by apprentices and plumbing students to develop basic competencies. The text thoroughly describes the design, installation, and testing of plumbing systems in residential and commercial settings. Topics covered include the history of plumbing, plumbing codes, safety, tools and materials, common joints, and common plumbing systems.

New and expanded material includes the following topics:

Plumbing fixtures and appliances
Testing and inspecting plumbing systems
Safety and personal protective equipment
Press fittings for copper pipe
Customer service and plumbing system repair
Obtaining a plumber's license

Service and repair procedures are incorporated throughout the text, with standards organizations consolidated into easy-to-read reference tables in the Appendix.

The text also provides related plumbing facts, useful plumbing tips, and highlights key points from the content. Step-by-step procedures complement the full-color art shown throughout the text.

Included with the text is a CD-ROM which features:

Quick Quizzes that provide an interactive review of fundamental concepts with 10 questions for each chapter.
An illustrated Glossary of industry terms with links to selected illustrations and video clips.
Sample Licensing Exams with 100 questions to provide practice in preparing for a plumber's licensing examination.
Media Clips that depict various topics covered in the book.
Reference Material that provides Internet links to related industry and standards reference information.

Contents:
Chapter 1: The Plumbing Trade. Chapter 2: Job Site Safety. Chapter 3: Plumbing Math. Chapter 4: Plumbing Materials. Chapter 5: Plumbing Tools and Equipment. Chapter 6: Joining, Installing, and Supporting Pipe. Chapter 7: Sanitary Drainage, Vent, and Stormwater Drainage Piping. Chapter 8: Sizing Sanitary Drainage and Vent Piping. Chapter 9: Plumbing Traps. Chapter 10: Sizing Water Supply Piping. Chapter 11: Protecting the Potable Water Supply. Chapter 12: Plumbing Fixtures and Appliances. Chapter 13: Testing and Inspecting Plumbing Systems. Chapter 14: Customer Service and Plumbing System Repair. Chapter 15: Obtaining a Plumber's License. Appendix. Glossary. Index.

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