Advanced plumbing Pro tips and simple steps
Book - 2003
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Des Moines, Iowa :
Meredith
[2003]
- Language
- English
- Corporate Author
- Corporate Author
- Edition
- First edition
- Physical Description
- 120 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes index.
- ISBN
- 9780696215360
- Getting Ready
- Shutting off water
- Hiring a pro
- Understanding the systems
- Principles of venting
- Plumbing tools
- Pipes
- Pipe fittings
- Mapping a home plumbing system
- Plumbing codes
- Making drawings
- Plumbing Skills
- Working with copper pipe
- Installing plastic drainpipe
- Working with CPVC and flexible plastic
- Installing steel pipe
- Working with cast-iron pipe
- Running pipes through walls and floors
- Connecting new to old
- Replacing Tubs and Showers
- Removing a tub
- Replacing a tub
- Installing a prefab tub surround
- Building a shower enclosure
- System Repairs & Upgrades
- Repairing a gas water heater
- Repairing an electric water heater
- Replacing a water heater
- Increasing water pressure
- Installing a water filter
- Installing a hose bib
- Clearing drain lines
- Replacing a valve
- Installing a New Bathroom
- Bathroom specs
- The overall plan
- Preparing the site
- Running drain and vent lines
- Running supply lines
- Hooking up the tub/shower faucet
- Installing a whirlpool tub
- Installing the toilet and sink
- Installing Kitchen Plumbing
- Planning a kitchen
- Running drain lines
- Extending supply lines
- Preparing the cabinets
- Hooking up the sink
- Installing a dishwasher
- Glossary
- Index
- Metric Conversions