Section 1—Introduction to
Plumbing
1. Safety 17
2. Plumbing Tools 51
3. Leveling Instruments 79
4. Mathematics for
Plumbers 87
5. Hydraulics and
Pneumatics 103
6. Print Reading and
Sketching 111
7. Rigging and Hoisting 129
8. Building and Plumbing
Codes 137
9. Soldering, Brazing, and
Welding 145
10. Excavating 155
Section 2—Plumbing Systems
11. Water Supply Systems 169
12. Water Treatment 187
13. Plumbing Fixtures 199
14. Piping Materials and
Fittings 213
15. Valves and Meters 245
16. Water Heaters 257
Section 3—Plumbing System
Design and Installation
17. Designing Plumbing
Systems 273
18. Preparing for Plumbing
System Installation 299
19. DWV Pipe and Fitting
Installation 317
20. Installing Water Supply
Piping 345
21. Supporting and Testing
Pipe 371
22. Installing Fixtures, Faucets,
and Appliances 383
23. Septic Systems 405
24. Storm Water and Sumps 419
25. Installing HVAC
Systems 429
26. Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs,
and Spas 443
27. Irrigation Systems 453
Section 4—Plumbing Services
28. Repairing DWV
Systems 465
29. Repairing Water Supply
Systems 475
30. Remodeling 501
Section 5—Career Development
and Plumbing History
31. Job Organization 523
32. Plumbing Career
Opportunities 535
33. Plumbing History 561
Useful Information 581
Glossary 607
Index 631
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