Author: E. Keith Blankenbaker

Modern Plumbing is designed to prepare students for today's more complex and sophisticated plumbing systems. The text provides basic information about safety, tools, materials, equipment, procedures, and career opportunities in the plumbing field. To enhance learning, the text is written in simple language and is heavily illustrated.

Table of Contents

Abbreviated Contents

Modern Plumbing, 7th Edition

• Front Matter
• Section 1 Introduction to Plumbing
• • 1 - Safety
  • 2 - Plumbing Tools
  • 3 - Leveling Instruments
  • 4 - Mathematics for Plumbers
  • 5 - Hydraulics and Pneumatics
  • 6 - Print Reading and Sketching
  • 7 - Rigging and Hoisting
  • 8 - Building and Plumbing Codes
  • 9 - Soldering, Brazing, and Welding
  • 10 - Excavating
• Section 2 Plumbing Systems
• • 11 - Water Supply Systems
  • 12 - Water Treatment
  • 13 - Plumbing Fixtures
  • 14 - Piping Materials and Fittings
  • 15 - Valves and Meters
  • 16 - Water Heaters
• Section 3 Plumbing System Design and Installation
• • 17 - Designing Plumbing Systems
  • 18 - Preparing for Plumbing System Installation
  • 19 - DWV Pipe and Fitting Installation
  • 20 - Installing Water Supply Piping
  • 21 - Supporting and Testing Pipe
  • 22 - Installing Fixtures, Faucets, and Appliances
  • 23 - Septic Systems
  • 24 - Storm Water and Sumps
  • 25 - Installing HVAC Systems
  • 26 - Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, and Spas
  • 27 - Irrigation Systems
• Section 4 Plumbing Services
• • 28 - Repairing DWV Systems
  • 29 - Repairing Water Supply Systems
  • 30 - Remodeling
• Section 5 Career Development and Plumbing History
• • 31 - Job Organization
  • 32 - Plumbing Career Opportunities
  • 33 - Plumbing History
• Acknowledgments
• Useful Information
• Glossary
• Index