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Modern systems and materials mean that most domestic plumbing jobs are now well within the scope of do-it-your selfers--from simple repairs to major home improvements. This guide begins with the basic skills of plumbing, which once mastered, can be applied to any situation, from mending a leaking tap to installing a new shower unit. Illustrated throughout with step-by-step diagrams, this book will take you through every job, from start to finish.
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111 of 111 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I am completely replacing the plumbing system in my house, installing new bathrooms, showers and hot and cold water tanks. I bought this book as my guide. I was disappointed to find sections stating that a professional plumber should undertake certain tasks e.g. installing more than the most basic shower systems.
Great for the real basics, repairing leaks, running pipes etc. but the overview of how plumbing systems should be set up is a simple description of what you may find, not a comprehensive explanation of how to understand, plan and install the most effective plumbing systems.
90 of 90 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I thought this book would have been better titled if it did not mention central heating. I found it contained all the real basics of pluming, but what i wanted was a book that would help me install my own central heating and work out the system etc. This book seems more aimed at the absolute beginer.
132 of 133 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Bought this book to help sort out my central heating problems, mainly on how to flush it out. I hoped to find all the information I need in printed form that I can read anywhere.
The 2 star rating because I feel the book has a misleading title, namely the "& Central Heating" bit, for it puts very little emphasis on central heating. This is a predominately a general plumbing maintenance book. I am tempted to give it only 1 star, but it might be unfair since it is not totally useless.
There is only one short paragraph outlining the difference between a combi boilder and a condensing boilder, no mention of open vent vs closed vented central heating, Y-plan scheme vs S plan or W plan etc etc are all missing. One cannot start to understand an existing central heating system from this book, let alone trying to upgrade or maintain it.
There are more detailed information available in various free diy websites, just they require time and effort to search and filter through.
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Disappointing
This book may be helpful for those who know nothing at all about plumbing and heating, and want a well-illustrated "beginner's guide". Read more
Published 18 days ago by mikel
Great buy
A very easy to read and understand book. Bought as a stand by for my husband who's just completed a plumbing course. Even I could follow the directions...great buy!
Published 3 months ago by B. Neil
well out of date
I bought this hoping it would be a serious book on plumbing, but in fact it's very lightweight, and even suggests calling in "professionals" in some places. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2009 by NeilK
Excellent companion book
I am a time served qualified plumber and oil heating engineer with over 20 years experience in the industry. Read more
Published on 7 May 2007 by C. Webb
Its The Basics
I've been in the building trade for 20 years and I have my city and guilds advanced in two trades plus I am a trained assessor and verifier. Read more
Published on 28 Aug 2006 by Phillip M. Griffiths
Bought to save some money, but no use to me.
I had hoped to be able to do my own plumbing using this book. But the drawings are not detailed enough, in fact if one was to use the drawings it could be dangerious, there is... Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2006 by Phillip Milne
exellent value?
Plumbing can be easy!Of course it can if you have the know how?with this book and simple diagrams and clear pictures you cannot go wrong with the right tools and preperation as the... Read more
Published on 25 Jan 2001 by kevinembleton@hotmail.com
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