Plumbing: Tips, Data, and Rules of Thumb - R. Woodson

Introduction

*Information is presented in a highly visual format with hundreds of graphics and tables along with text boxes highlighting key features
*Includes current plumbing codes including the International Plumbing Code and the Uniform Plumbing Code

Table of contents

Chapter 1: Trade Definitions.
Chapter 2: Reference and Conversion Tables.
Chapter 3: Mathematics for the Trade.
Chapter 4: Approved Materials for Water Systems.
Chapter 5: Approved Materials for Drains and Vents.
Chapter 6: Storm Water Systems.
Chapter 7: Minimum Plumbing Facilities.
Chapter 8: Fixture Layouts.
Chapter 9: Mobile Home and RV Parks.
Chapter 10: Sizing Sanitary Drains.
Chapter 11: Sizing Vent Systems.
Chapter 12: Sizing Potable Water Systems.
Chapter 13: Sizing Storm-Water Systems.
Chapter 14: The Basics of Potable Water Systems.
Chapter 15: The Basics of Drain-Waste-Vent Systems.
Chapter 16: Plumbing Fixtures.
Chapter 17: Water Heaters.
Chapter 18: Plumbing Appliances.
Chapter 19: Water-Treatment Systems.
Chapter 20: Gas Piping.
Chapter 21: Well Systems.
Chapter 22: Septic Systems.
Chapter 23: Clogged Drains.
Chapter 24: Remodeling Pointers.
Chapter 25: The Art of Troubleshooting.
Chapter 26: Troubleshooting Toilets.
Chapter 27: Troubleshooting Sinks and Lavatories.
Chapter 28: Troubleshooting Bathtubs.
Chapter 29: Troubleshooting Showers.
Chapter 30: Troubleshooting Spas and Whirlpools.
Chapter 31: Troubleshooting Water Heaters.
Chapter 32: Troubleshooting Urinals.
Chapter 33: Troubleshooting Faucets and Valves.
Chapter 34: Troubleshooting Plumbing Appliances.
Chapter 35: Troubleshooting Wastewater Pumps.
Chapter 36: Troubleshooting Specialty Fixtures.
Chapter 37: Troubleshooting Well Systems.
Chapter 38: Troubleshooting Septic Systems.
Chapter 39: Troubleshooting Water Treatment Systems.
Chapter 40: Troubleshooting Water Distribution Systems.
Chapter 41: Troubleshooting Drain-Waste-Vent Systems.
Chapter 42: Electric Motors.
Chapter 43: Safety.
Chapter 44: First Aid Basics.
Chapter 45: Rainfall Statistics.
Chapter 46: Trade Associations.
Chapter 47: Business Forms.
Chapter 48: Code Considerations.
Chapter 49: Degree Days.
Chapter 50: Special Piping.
Chapter 51: Gray Water.
Appendix 1: Resource Directory of Plumbing Sources.
Appendix 2: Internet Resources for Plumbers.