Modern Plumbing is designed 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. 640 pp.

Features:

• Thorough coverage of piping materials and their installation.
• Full-color illustrations used throughout.
  
• PowerPoint Presentations help you teach and visually reinforce the key concepts from each chapter.

Table of Contents:

• 1. Safety
• 2. Plumbing Tools
• 3. Leveling Instruments
• 4. Mathematics for Plumbers
• 5. Hydraulics and Pneumatics
• 6. Print Reading and Sketching
• 7. Rigging and Hoisting
• 8. Building and Plumbing Codes
• 9. Soldering, Brazing, and Welding
• 10. Excavating
• 11. Water Supply Systems
• 12. Water Treatments
• 13. Plumbing Fixtures
• 14. Piping Materials and Fittings
• 15. Valves and Meters
• 16. Water Heaters
• 17. Designing Plumbing Systems
• 18. Preparing for Plumbing System Installation
• 19. DWV Pipe and Fitting Installation
• 20. Installing Water Supply Piping
• 21. Supporting and Testing Pipe
• 22. Installing Fixtures, Faucets, and Appliances
• 23. Septic Systems
• 24. Storm Water and Sumps
• 25. Installing HVAC Systems
• 26. Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, and Spas
• 27. Irrigation Systems
• 28. Repairing DWV Systems
• 29. Repairing Water Supply Systems
• 30. Remodeling
• 31. Job Organization
• 32. Plumbing Career Opportunities
• 33. Plumbing History