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A detailed guide to the installation, maintenance, and repair of indoor and outdoor plumbing and connected fixtures.
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One look at the tangle of pipes and valves under a kitchen sink is usually enough to make a homeowner reach for the phonebook to find a professional plumber. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
One look at the tangle of pipes and valves under a kitchen sink is usually enough to make a homeowner reach for the phonebook to find a professional plumber. Read the first page
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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is not what I expected, which may not be their fault, but you should be aware in case you're looking for what I was looking for. I was looking for basic plumbing information like, "How do I connect two fittings together so they don't leak". I sought answers to what I consider basic plumbing questions such as, "What are the relative advantages/disadvantages of teflon tape, horsehair, or some goop-in-a-tube in accomplishing a watertight connection?", "How tight should the connection be (maybe a torque value)?".
The answers to these questions are not here. The level of plumbing you will learn is how to change washers in your household taps. If that's what you're looking for look no further, but if it's not, keep looking.
Jim Duppenthaler
28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Very well laid out book, lots of great pictures. One problem. Written for the USA. All measurements are in imperial, also a lot of the fittings used are not available in the UK so some examples are hard to follow. Not a single mention of common systems such as combination boilers, push-fit connectors etc. Hardly touches the subject of central heating! Considering its date of publication (recent), not very good. Only information for waste water drainage was useful. The principles for plumbing are there, but out of date and no use for UK DIY.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is ideal for the novice plumber. The book teaches you how to change washers in a tap, repair leaks, unblock drain pipes, types of tools needed, type of pipes, general flow of water in the home, etc etc. I recommend it as an introduction to plumbing, but you will need another book if you wish to learn DIY at home or make a career out of it !. Basically its not a bad book....
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Easy to understand guide in plain English
I am not the best when it comes to plumbing i lack confidence even attempting to have a go. With this particular manual it is an easy step-by-step guide and would feel much... Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2009 by Mr. M. Spinks
excellent value for money
This book made things very easy to understand and with the ease of understanding came a saving of cost, as I was able to tackle tasks id previously had to pay professionals to... Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2001
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