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Overview
The author of Wiring a House and Inspecting a House covers waterfront in Plumbing, from the submersible pump in the bottom of the well to the utility sink in the laundry room, to step-by-step installation procedures for all plumbing fixtures, hardware, and appliances in the home. Along the way, the author makes carefully planned detours into the non-standard circumstances a builder or remodeler is likely to encounter in a remodel. Throughout the book, process and technique are linked through special color-coded "finding guides" to the related reference information in the back. This reference section includes a concise index of the plumbing code, photos and descriptions of every type of pipe, every form of fitting, and all the unique and special tools that apply to plumbing, as well as sizing charts, expansion tables and other relevant technical data.
Synopsis
Taking an up-close look at how master plumber Cauldwell works, this guide includes step-by-step installation procedures for fixtures, hardware, and appliances, as well as troubleshooting advice for unexpected situations. Full color.
Karen Ellis - Library Journal
Plumbing is a complex and vital system in any home, and mistakes can be costly. With this in mind, master plumber Cauldwell (Safe Home Wiring Projects) addresses all aspects of home plumbing, focusing on safety and code compliance throughout. The intense depth of coverage spans from piping materials to fixtures. Well drilling and maintenance chapters make this book particularly valuable, especially to rural areas. Cauldwell's wry comments (on, e.g., the narrow sizes of toilet seats and awkward past plumbing mistakes) give the text flavor. The material and its organization are superior. Way more than needed for casual projects, but for a complete understanding of all plumbing systems, this book is invaluable; highly recommended for all collections.
Editorials
Library Journal
Plumbing is a complex and vital system in any home, and mistakes can be costly. With this in mind, master plumber Cauldwell (Safe Home Wiring Projects) addresses all aspects of home plumbing, focusing on safety and code compliance throughout. The intense depth of coverage spans from piping materials to fixtures. Well drilling and maintenance chapters make this book particularly valuable, especially to rural areas. Cauldwell's wry comments (on, e.g., the narrow sizes of toilet seats and awkward past plumbing mistakes) give the text flavor. The material and its organization are superior. Way more than needed for casual projects, but for a complete understanding of all plumbing systems, this book is invaluable; highly recommended for all collections.
—Karen Ellis