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Written by authors of McGraw-Hill's popular Carpentry & Construction, Fourth Edition, this new, dollar-saving series is great for do-it-yourselfers, weekend repairmen and home owners, as well as seasoned pros who want to stay on top of the latest methods, materials, equipment and code requirements. Organized according to the actual stages of construction, these titles detail everything needed to successfully plan, manage, and complete a job. All are heavily illustrated and contain valuable tip-boxes throughout.

* Covers roughing-in fixtures and installing the most common home equipment such as sinks, bathtubs, shower stalls, and septic tanks

* Includes emergency repairs and remodeling ... Read more

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Not for new construction
I'm building a new house (sweat equity) and bought this book for "how-to" advice on my home plumbing. This is the wrong book! The word "PEX" isn't even mentioned. Things like toilet clearances aren't covered.

There's a lot of repair advice .... so for that purpose the book might be OK.

I realize that building codes vary from one place to another but something more attuned to standard national methods would have been much more helpful. ... Read more

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Prepare for a career in the commercial or residential plumbing fields with this popular book, which has been updated to reflect the very latest advancements in the plumbing industry. Plumbing Technology: Design and Installation, 4E has also been restructured to begin with instruction on the major, introductory concepts, and then progressing to more specific, advanced lessons, allowing readers a complete and thorough understanding of the material. This edition includes coverage of the very latest products, tools, codes, and drain cleaning equipment that have had a remarkable impact on the plumbing industry and how plumbers work successfully. The latest water heater technology, such as Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant heaters, DWV system segments and sizing, new safety regulations, and all relevant code changes are also addressed. ... Read more

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Don't Buy
Don't waste your money, most of the chapters are about 2 to 3 pages long and are very generic.There are about 85 covered topics but not much time is spent on them. ... Read more

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This book is a key course text for Plumbing NVQs Levels 2 & 3 and Heating & Ventilation NVQs Levels 2 & 3, and is suitable for Technical Certificates in Plumbing levels 1 & 2. It is also essential reading for those studying for the domestic heating course, gas, oil, unvented hot water systems and lead sheet options connected with these courses.Also suitable for students on professional building courses where general aspects of plumbing are included. ... Read more

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Here's everything you need to know to do your own plumbing, from fixing a leaky faucet to adding a bathroom.Learn what kinds of pipe to use, which fittings to buy, how to install fixtures, and what the plumbing codes require.Features an easy-to-use reference table for handling any plumbing emergency.

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Great boook
sometimes this book goes beyond the basic concept, which is very good. whatever you need to now to do your own plumbing. it is even good for new persons who are starting as plumbers. ... Read more

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With an emphasis on design and installation for optimum performance, the 2009 International Plumbing Code? sets forth established requirements for plumbing systems. This important reference guide includes provisions for fixtures, piping, fittings, and devices, as well as design and installation methods for water supply, sanitary drainage, and storm drainage. New to the 2009 edition of the code is the inclusion of the 2009 International Private Sewage Disposal Code?, a companion guide that offers additional provisions for the design, installation, and inspection of private sewage disposal systems. Using both prescriptive- and performance-related specifications, this code provides comprehensive minimum regulations for a variety of plumbing facilities, facilitating the design and acceptance of new and innovative products, materials, and systems. ... Read more

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IPC Code Book
100% happy with transaction - including priority mailing to Saipan in middle of Pacific Ocean!Thanks!

Cheaper at Amazon
Ordered the set for work.This is the least expensive price I found and free shipping. ... Read more

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A Well-Illustrated Guide to Basic Plumbing Procedures and Projects
This book discusses many plumbing projects, including those which usually are considered the provenance of professional plumbers. A section lists and illustrates all the tools needed for work. The diverse topics in this book include: emergency repairs, the thawing of frozen pipes, unclogging of pipes no matter the location of the blockage; repairing a water boiler, faucet, shower, toilet, etc. There is also a section on home improvements, including the construction of an underground sprinkler system for lawn or garden.

There are many drawings which illustrate the procedures and the plumbing. Some are cutaways. Otherwise, components that are below ground or otherwise obscured by other things are shown in faded color or gray.

The authors give words of encouragement to the novice. They point out that any job, when done for the first time, is difficult. It gets easier with experience.

One Helpful Book in a Helpful Series
I am the proud owner of the complete Home Improvement series by Time-Life Books. This book has come in handy more times than I can say. The house I bought is 100 years old and the plumbing was in very bad shape. Time-Life's "Plumbing" had tips and tricks for every plumbing repair or upgrade projectI worked on.

I like the new spiral bindings of this book. It allows thebook to lay flat, without the pages turning on their own. The binding aloneconvinced me to update my library from the original hardcover series.

Thedrawings are very helpful in showing you what you should be looking for. Ilike the drawing much better than photos...they leave out minor detailsthat would otherwise get in the way, leaving only the important detailsthat let you get the job finished quickly and easily.

I recommend thisbook (and the entire series) to anyone interested in working on their home.Whether you are a beginner or experienced homeowner, this book will be theone you turn to for all your plumbing questions.

One Helpful Book in a Helpful Series
I am the proud owner of the complete Home Improvement series by Time-Life Books. This book has come in handy more times than I can say. The house I bought is 100 years old and the plumbing was in very bad shape. Time-Life's "Plumbing" had tips and tricks for every plumbing repair or upgrade projectI worked on.

I like the new spiral bindings of this book. It allows thebook to lay flat, without the pages turning on their own. The binding aloneconvinced me to update my library from the original hardcover series.

Thedrawings are very helpful in showing you what you should be looking for. Ilike the drawing much better than photos...they leave out minor detailsthat would otherwise get in the way, leaving only the important detailsthat let you get the job finished quickly and easily.

I recommend thisbook (and the entire series) to anyone interested in working on their home.Whether you are a beginner or experienced homeowner, this book will be theone you turn to for all your plumbing questions. ... Read more

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The single most complete source of information available to plumbers

Here's an on-the-job field handbook you'll want to store in your truck, office, toolbox.--anyplace close at hand when you need a plumbing solution FAST! Plumbing: Tips, Data, and Rules of Thumb serves up the vast skill and expertise of R. Dodge Woodson, a master plumber with more than 20 years experience in the field. Writing with the clarity, completeness, and confidence of a hands-on expert, Mr. Woodson provides an invaluable one-stop resource for everyone involved in the plumbing trade. He tackles just about every plumbing topic imaginable, from clogged drains to electric motors. You get useful data on current code considerations, money-saving remodeling pointers, and troubleshooting techniques. Whether you need to tone up your estimating skills, could use a hand with sizing plumbing systems, or need some special insights into private well and septic systems -- you'll find it all in this guide. Hundreds of graphics and tables help provide quick, easy answers to just about any on-the-job plumbing problem you'll ever come across. ... Read more

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Great resource for Plumbers.
The author, whom has written a number of other titles on this same subject, has a wealth of knowledge about all facets of Plumbing.What is also notable as well as commendable is when reading his books, you get the feeling that he really likes this field.If Plumbing is your business, then it would be to your advantage to have this as well as some of Woodson's other titles in your collection.This book doesn't pretend to be any more than a vast, comprehensive reference tool--and in my opinion, succeeds.This is the book that you have in your truck if you are a plumber or on the shelf beside your desk if you are a designer.My only criticism (a minor one) is the lack of explanation of pumps and their sizing.Some charts and diagrams are offered but no explanation is given as a follow through.Overall though, I recommend the text as great reference resource every plumber should have.

Plumbing: Tips, Data and Rules of Thumb
A lot of charts and such, but not very well written for the novice or everyday handyman. Didn't go into enough detail on repairs or installation processes. Might be a good book for a journeyman plumber. Not a good how-to book. ... Read more

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This is a guide for anyone who is intending either to install or repair any of the plumbing fixtures in their own home. It contains advice on: sinks; lavatories; taps and supply lines; waste disposals; bidets; bathtubs; showers; and kitchen and laundry appliances. It covers all the materials used in plumbing, taking into account the requirements of modern plumbing codes, as well as showing how good quality materials make all the difference as to whether the system will stand the test of time. Step-by-step photographs and drawings illustrate the methods described, so that DIY enthusiasts can easily copy his techniques. ... Read more

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Hundreds of tested and proven manhours for installing just about any plumbing and HVAC component you re likely to use in residential, commercial, and industrial work. You ll find manhours for installing piping systems, specialties, fixtures and accessories, ducting systems, and HVAC equipment.

If you estimate the price of plumbing, you shouldn t be without the reliable, proven manhours in this unique book. ... Read more

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Concise Practical Knowledge
The manual is a straight forward compendium of production rates of virtually all types of plumbing and HVAC piping and equipment. Especially usefull for those of us who need to review and prepare independent costing for mechanical trades portion of large projects. ... Read more

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Unique among how-to books aimed at homeowners, AdvancedHome Plumbing takes the mystery out of upgrading or adding to anexisting plumbing system.With the help of this book, homeowners withmoderate level do-it-yourself skills can save thousands of dollars byinstalling new plumbing themselves instead of hiring a plumbingcontractor.

There are more than 300 color photos and illustrations that provideinformation on: Mapping your plumbing system, tools & materials,understanding plumbing codes, plumbing a master bathroom, installinghalf baths and basement bathrooms, plumbing a kitchen, installingoutdoor plumbing, replacing drain, vent and water supply pipes andmaking final connections.

Upgrading your home's plumbing can make your home more livable andalso greatly increase its market value.Installing new plumbing is aperfect do-it-yourself project because the work, thoughtime-consuming, is not particularly difficult.By doing this workyourself you can save many hundreds or even thousands of dollars. ... Read more

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Buy "The Complete Guide" instead
Buy "The Complete Guide to Home Plumbing" instead of this book. The latter was published a year later and contains the exact information (down to the photos) as this book but has so much more. I don't understand why Creative Publishing continues to release this.

Pretty but Limited
Although the book is filled with very nice and informative pictures, it is nevertheless quite limited. I needed to relocate a toilet in a renovation project. Advanced enough, right? Well this book was useless.There was noinformation on venting requirments. If you like learning-by-example, thisbook may be for you, but only if the examples match what you need to do. ... Read more

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2009 International Plumbing Code Essentials at Your Fingertips

This handy resource delivers quick access to important international plumbing and septic code information. 2009 International Plumbing Code Need To Know explains and interprets the most common International Code Council requirements. Packed with illustrations, this essential tool brings together all the elements you need to design, estimate, and install plumbing systems and equipment. Save time and money, reduce errors, stay in compliance, and increase job site safety using this quick reference.

2009 International Plumbing Code Need To Know features:

• Clear explanations and interpretations of ICC plumbing and septic code
• Helpful trade tips
• Detailed visual references

Inside this on-the-job guide

Definitions * Administration * General Building Heights and Areas * Fixtures, Faucets, and Fixture Fittings * Water Heaters * Water Supply and Distribution * Sanitary Drainage Systems • Indirect and Special Wastes * Vents * Traps * Storm Drainage * Special Piping and Storage Systems * Recycling Gray Water * Using the Code in the Real World

Customer Reviews (1)

Can't use it alone.
It's not designed to be a stand alone book since it refers to tables that are not in the book.The Black and Decker had the data and was far more succinct and well written.That's what I ended up using.Email me if you want to buy mine - it has almost no use on it. ... Read more

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Excellent technical reference book!
I've been involved in plumbing design/management for over 20 years. This book has a lot of good technical info, kind of a condensed ASPE, VOL1 reference manual. ... Read more

Product Description
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Part of a series that has been developed to recognise the need of practical, appropriate and up-to-date technical and vocational care texts, this text has been written for students studying plumbing courses. Including detailed, easy-to-follow information, illustrations and tips, this text presents advice on plumbing installation, maintenance and service. ... Read more