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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Subjects
Genres
Handbooks and manuals
Published
Beverly, MA : Cool Springs Press, an imprint of The Quarto Group [2023]
Language
English
Corporate Author
Black & Decker Corporation (Towson, Md.)
Corporate Author
Black & Decker Corporation (Towson, Md.) (-)
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