Item #: 265-3502-04
Author: Keith E. Blankenbaker
Publisher: Goodheart-Willcox
ISBN:1590703502
Format: Hardcover
Your Price: $69.95
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Stay current with this thoroughly revised and expanded edition of Modern Plumbing
Modern Plumbing has been thoroughly revised and expanded to prepare students for today's more complex and sophisticated plumbing systems. The text provides basic information about safety, tools, materials, equipment, procedures, and career opportunities in the plumbing field. To enhance learning, the text is written in simple language and is heavily illustrated. 384 pp.Features:
- Thorough coverage of piping materials and their installation.
- Expanded chapters on maintaining and repairing DWV and water supply systems.
- Full-color illustrations used throughout.
Modern Plumbing - Table of Contents:
- Plumbing Skills and Knowledge
Safety
- Plumbing Tools
- Leveling Tools
- Math
- Hydraulics and Pneumatics
- Print Reading and Sketching
- Rigging and Hoisting
- Building and Plumbing Codes
- Soldering, Brazing, and Welding
- Excavating
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Plumbing Systems
- Water Treatment
- Plumbing Fixtures
- Piping Materials and Fittings
- Valves and Meters
- Water Heaters
- Designing Drainage, Waste, and Vent Systems
- Designing Water Supply Systems
- Installing Cast Iron and Steel Pipe
- Installing PVC, CPVC, and ABS
- Installing Flexible Plastic
- Installing Copper
- Installing Fixtures, Faucets, and Appliances
- Septic Systems
- Storm Water Piping and Sumps
- Gas Piping
- Installing Air Conditioning Systems
- Installing Hydronic Heating
- Installing Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs
- Installing Sprinkler Systems
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Plumbing Services
- Water Supply System Maintenance and Repair
- Drainage, Waste, and Vent System Maintenance and Repair
- Remodeling Plumbing Systems
- Plumbing Careers
- Plumbing History