Author: E. Keith Blankenbaker

Modern Plumbing provides information on the design, installation, and service of the different systems found in the field. Basic information regarding safety, tools, materials, and equipment is presented. Detailed chapters discuss planning and organizing a plumbing job and the different careers available in the trade. A separate Job Practice Manual is available to complement the textbook by offering additional activities and review questions.

Table of Contents

Abbreviated Contents

Modern Plumbing, 8th 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
  • Useful Information
  • Glossary
  • Index