Plumbing Technology Design and Installation
by Smith, Lee; Joyce, MichaelEdition: 4th
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2007-06-27
Publisher(s): Cengage Learning
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Summary
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.
Table of Contents
| Preface | p. vii |
| Reorganized Chapters | p. vii |
| Use of Codes | p. vii |
| Technical Updates | p. vii |
| Supplements for the Fourth Edition | p. viii |
| Acknowledgments | p. viii |
| About the Authors | p. ix |
| Plumbing Knowledge | |
| Plumbing Basics | p. 2 |
| Plumbing Basics | p. 3 |
| Tools of the Trade | p. 3 |
| The Plumber's Toolbox | p. 3 |
| Safety | p. 36 |
| Safety | p. 37 |
| Material Safety Data Sheets | p. 37 |
| Personal Protection Equipment | p. 38 |
| Fall Protection | p. 41 |
| Trenches and Confined Spaces | p. 45 |
| Materials Handling | p. 50 |
| Electrical Safety | p. 52 |
| First Aid | p. 53 |
| Pipe, Valves, and Fittings | p. 58 |
| Pipe, Valves, and Fittings | p. 59 |
| Pipe | p. 59 |
| Valves | p. 67 |
| Gate Valves | p. 69 |
| Check Valves | p. 70 |
| Backwater Valves | p. 70 |
| Fittings | p. 71 |
| Blueprint Reading and Drafting | p. 77 |
| Blueprint Basics | p. 78 |
| Reading Sketches | p. 78 |
| Types of Drawings | p. 78 |
| Elements | p. 80 |
| How a Sketch is Made | p. 80 |
| Dimensioning | p. 83 |
| Visualization | p. 85 |
| Sketching | p. 85 |
| Scale | p. 86 |
| Views | p. 86 |
| Getting Information | p. 86 |
| Symbols and Abbreviations | p. 86 |
| Drafting Tools | p. 91 |
| Trade Math and Formulas | p. 97 |
| Trade Math | p. 98 |
| Measurement | p. 98 |
| Changing Fractions to Decimals | p. 101 |
| Subtraction | p. 102 |
| Addition | p. 103 |
| Multiplication | p. 103 |
| Changing the Decimal to Usable Form | p. 103 |
| An Overview of Pipe Fitting | p. 104 |
| Calculating Area | p. 109 |
| Calculating Volume | p. 112 |
| Fixtures and Faucets | |
| Fixture Types | p. 118 |
| Fixtures | p. 119 |
| Common Fixture Types | p. 119 |
| Specialty Fixtures | p. 130 |
| Faucets and Drain Assemblies | p. 134 |
| Faucets and Drain Assemblies | p. 135 |
| Lavatories | p. 139 |
| Bar Sink and Laundry Sink Drain Assemblies | p. 145 |
| Specialty Fixture Faucets | p. 147 |
| Fixture Installations | p. 151 |
| Fixture Installations | p. 152 |
| Toilets | p. 152 |
| Kitchen Sinks | p. 154 |
| Lavatories | p. 162 |
| Bathtubs and Showers | p. 165 |
| Specialty Fixtures | p. 167 |
| Water Supply Systems | |
| Introduction to Water Supply | p. 174 |
| Water Supply Systems | p. 175 |
| Water Supply Sources | p. 175 |
| Rainwater | p. 175 |
| Underground Water | p. 175 |
| Surface Water | p. 176 |
| Water Cycle | p. 176 |
| Private Water Systems | p. 176 |
| Pumps | p. 178 |
| Pressure Switch | p. 179 |
| Air Volume Control Valves | p. 179 |
| Pressure Tank | p. 179 |
| Public Water Systems | p. 179 |
| Water Pressure | p. 182 |
| Hydrostatic Pressure | p. 183 |
| Water Hammer and Shock Absorbers | p. 183 |
| Protecting the Water Supply | p. 184 |
| Cross Connections | p. 185 |
| Water Supply System Segments | p. 186 |
| Water Service | p. 186 |
| Water Supply Installations | p. 194 |
| Water Supply Installations | p. 195 |
| Water Distribution | p. 195 |
| Pipe Hangers | p. 195 |
| Water Rough-In | p. 201 |
| Piping Practices | p. 207 |
| Solder | p. 209 |
| Fluxes | p. 210 |
| Cleaning | p. 210 |
| Flame Soldering | p. 211 |
| Water Heating | |
| Water Heater Theory and Principles | p. 222 |
| Water Heater Theory and Principles | p. 223 |
| Theory of Heating Water | p. 223 |
| The British Thermal Unit | p. 224 |
| High-Altitude Water Heating | p. 226 |
| Water Heater Types and Installations | p. 231 |
| Types of Water Heaters | p. 232 |
| Types of Electric Water Heaters | p. 235 |
| Solar Water Heating | p. 241 |
| Water Heater Installations | p. 242 |
| Gas Water Heater Installations | p. 244 |
| Installing a Threaded Piping System | p. 246 |
| Safety Considerations | p. 247 |
| Installation of Gas Piping Systems | p. 249 |
| Installation of Gas Equipment | p. 251 |
| American Standard Pipe Thread | p. 251 |
| End Preparation Tools | p. 252 |
| Thread Cutting | p. 255 |
| Some Hints for Making Up Fittings | p. 256 |
| Water Heater Devices | p. 260 |
| Water Heater Devices | p. 261 |
| Gas Water Heater Devices | p. 261 |
| Electric Water Heater Devices | p. 265 |
| Expansion Tanks | p. 270 |
| Relief Valves | p. 271 |
| Drainage, Waste, and Vent Systems | |
| Drainage, Waste, and Vent System Identification | p. 278 |
| Drainage, Waste, and Vent Systems | p. 279 |
| Sewage Disposal | p. 279 |
| Parts of the System | p. 283 |
| System Segments | p. 285 |
| Minor Segments | p. 295 |
| Drainage, Waste, and Vent Layout Considerations | p. 307 |
| Drainage, Waste, and Vent Layout Considerations | p. 308 |
| Interceptors and Traps | p. 308 |
| Floor Drains and Carriers | p. 314 |
| Layout Considerations | p. 316 |
| Drainage, Waste, and Vent Installations | p. 327 |
| Installations | p. 328 |
| Backfilling | p. 330 |
| Testing a DWV System | p. 347 |
| Working with DWV Plastic Pipe | p. 350 |
| Roof Drain Systems and Sewer and Drain Cleaning | p. 356 |
| Storm Drain Systems | p. 357 |
| Sewer and Drain Cleaning | p. 361 |
| Closet Auger | p. 364 |
| Cleaning Small-Diameter Drains | p. 365 |
| Cleaning Larger Drains and Sewers | p. 366 |
| Drain-Cleaning Considerations | p. 368 |
| System Sizing | |
| Sizing Drainage, Waste, and Vent Systems | p. 376 |
| An Overview of Drainage System Sizing | p. 377 |
| Drainage Fixture Unit | p. 377 |
| Branch, Drain, and Sewer Sizing Tables | p. 380 |
| Sizing Table Procedures | p. 380 |
| Vent Sizing | p. 394 |
| Natural Gas Piping, Water Piping, and Water Heaters | p. 403 |
| System Sizing | p. 404 |
| Natural Gas | p. 404 |
| Water Supply Sizing | p. 406 |
| Factors to Consider in Pipe Sizing | p. 407 |
| Sizing Pipe by the Velocity Method | p. 408 |
| Water Heater Sizing | p. 414 |
| PVC and CPVC Pressure Fittings | p. 420 |
| Weights and Measures | p. 425 |
| Test Your Knowledge Answers | p. 433 |
| Americans with Disabilities Act Codes | p. 441 |
| Index | p. 448 |
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