The complete guide to plumbing
Book - 2023
"BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Plumbing Updated 8th Edition is the most comprehensive, up-to-date book on achievable home plumbing projects for DIYers of all skill levels. From fixing a toilet to installing and plumbing a vanity sink or curbless shower, this book has the answer to any home plumbing problem you're likely to have. Packed with clear color photos, illustrations, and easy-to-understand descriptions, the basics of home plumbing systems are clearly explained, and all of the most popular plumbing projects are shown with clear directions and art."--Amazon.com
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Beverly, MA :
Cool Springs Press, an imprint of The Quarto Group
[2023]
- Language
- English
- Corporate Author
- Corporate Author
- Edition
- Updated 8th edition
- Item Description
- At head of title: Black+Decker.
Includes index.
"Completed updated to current codes"--Cover - Physical Description
- 288 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
- ISBN
- 9780760381144
- Introduction
- The Home Plumbing System
- Gray Water Systems
- Plumbing Tools, Materials + Skills
- Plumbing Tools
- Plumbing Materials
- Copper
- PEX Pipe
- PEX Manifolds
- Rigid Plastic Pipe
- Working with Cast-iron Pipe
- Working with Outdoor Flexible Plastic Pipe
- Pipe Fittings
- Shutoff Valves
- Valves + Hose Bibs
- Compression Fittings
- Creating Flared Fittings
- Installing Plumbing Lines
- Installation Basics
- Plumbing Routes
- Building a Wet Wall
- PEX Stub Outs
- Fixtures, Faucets, Drain + Appliances
- Toilets
- Kitchen Faucets
- Kitchen Drains + Traps
- Dishwashers
- Garbage Disposals
- Water Heaters
- Lavatory Faucets
- Touch-Activated Bathroom Faucets
- Lavatory Drains
- Shower Kits
- Neo-Angle Shower
- Custom Shower Bases
- Wet Rooms & Curbless Showers
- Alcove Bathtubs
- Sliding Tub Doors
- Jetted Tubs
- Water Softeners
- Pedestal + Console Sinks
- Wall-Mounted Sinks
- Traditional Vanity
- Kitchen Sinks
- Standpipe Drains
- Freestanding Bathtubs
- Whole-House Water Filters
- Common Plumbing Repairs
- Common Toilet Problems
- Dual-Flush Toilets + Valves
- Clogged Toilets
- Toilet Flanges
- Sink Faucets
- Kitchen Sprayers
- Fixing Leaky Tub + Shower Faucets
- Single-Handle Tub + Shower Faucet with Scald Control
- Slide-Bar Dual Showerheads
- Tubs + Shower Drains
- Sink Drains
- Branch + Main Drains
- Noisy Pipes
- Measurement Conversions
- Resources
- Photo Credits
- Index