
Plumbing Technology
Design and Installation
Delmar Cengage Learning (Publisher)
4th Edition
Will be published approx. on 27. June 2007
Book
Hardback
576 pages
978-1-4180-5091-7 (ISBN)
Description
Prepare for a career in the commercial or residential plumbing fields with this popular book, which has been updated to reflect the very latest advancements in the plumbing industry. Plumbing Technology: Design and Installation, 4E has also been restructured to begin with instruction on the major, introductory concepts, and then progressing to more specific, advanced lessons, allowing readers a complete and thorough understanding of the material. This edition includes coverage of the very latest products, tools, codes, and drain cleaning equipment that have had a remarkable impact on the plumbing industry and how plumbers work successfully. The latest water heater technology, such as Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant heaters, DWV system segments and sizing, new safety regulations, and all relevant code changes are also addressed.
Reviews / Votes
Chapter 1 Plumbing Basics Chapter 2 Safety Chapter 3 Pipe, Valves, and Fittings Chapter 4 Blueprint Reading and Drafting Chapter 5 Trade Math and Formulas Chapter 6 Fixture Types Chapter 7 Faucets and Drain Assemblies Chapter 8 Fixture Installation Chapter 9 Introduction to Water Supply Chapter 10 Water Supply Installations Chapter 11 Water Heater Theory and Principles Chapter 12 Water Heater Types and Installations Chapter 13 Water Heater Devices Chapter 14 DWV System Identification Chapter 15 DWV Layout Considerations Chapter 16 Drainage, Waste and Vent Systems Chapter 17 Roof Drain Systems and Sewer and Drain Cleaning Chapter 18 Sizing Drainage, Waste, and Vent Systems Chapter 19 Sizing Natural Gas Piping, Water Piping, and Water HeatersMore details
Edition
Introductory International Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Clifton Park
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paper over boards
Dimensions
Height: 239 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
957 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4180-5091-7 (9781418050917)
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Persons
Michael A. Joyce is a Class 1 licensed plumbing contractor in North Carolina with thirty three years of plumbing experience in commercial, industrial, and residential installations and repairs. He has authored several plumbing books and teaches a variety of plumbing seminars and classes throughout the country, including classes for the United States Pentagon, New York City hospitals and Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) of NC. Currently the President of Joyce Company, Inc., Mr. Joyce is also the owner of the Plumbing Education Station at www.plumbingpro.org.
Content
Chapter 1 Plumbing Basics
Chapter 2 Safety
Chapter 3 Pipe, Valves, and Fittings
Chapter 4 Blueprint Reading and Drafting
Chapter 5 Trade Math and Formulas
Chapter 6 Fixture Types
Chapter 7 Faucets and Drain Assemblies
Chapter 8 Fixture Installation
Chapter 9 Introduction to Water Supply
Chapter 10 Water Supply Installations
Chapter 11 Water Heater Theory and Principles
Chapter 12 Water Heater Types and Installations
Chapter 13 Water Heater Devices
Chapter 14 DWV System Identification
Chapter 15 DWV Layout Considerations
Chapter 16 Drainage, Waste and Vent Systems
Chapter 17 Roof Drain Systems and Sewer and Drain Cleaning
Chapter 18 Sizing Drainage, Waste, and Vent Systems
Chapter 19 Sizing Natural Gas Piping, Water Piping, and Water Heaters
Chapter 2 Safety
Chapter 3 Pipe, Valves, and Fittings
Chapter 4 Blueprint Reading and Drafting
Chapter 5 Trade Math and Formulas
Chapter 6 Fixture Types
Chapter 7 Faucets and Drain Assemblies
Chapter 8 Fixture Installation
Chapter 9 Introduction to Water Supply
Chapter 10 Water Supply Installations
Chapter 11 Water Heater Theory and Principles
Chapter 12 Water Heater Types and Installations
Chapter 13 Water Heater Devices
Chapter 14 DWV System Identification
Chapter 15 DWV Layout Considerations
Chapter 16 Drainage, Waste and Vent Systems
Chapter 17 Roof Drain Systems and Sewer and Drain Cleaning
Chapter 18 Sizing Drainage, Waste, and Vent Systems
Chapter 19 Sizing Natural Gas Piping, Water Piping, and Water Heaters