Ultimate Guide: Plumbing, 6th Edition: 2024 National Plumbing Code Standards (Creative Homeowner) Beginner-Friendly Step-by-Step Projects, Comprehensive How-To Information for DIY, and Over 800 Photos
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Save money by making plumbing repairs and improvements yourself!
Be your own plumber, save money, and add value to your homeOver 800 photos take you through each step-by-step processDetailed diagrams help you understand plumbing systems and apply how-to instructionsLearn plumbing skills, from fundamentals like fixing leaky faucets to soldering copper tubing like a proConserve resources with “Green Solutions” that go easy on the environmentInstall plumbing fixtures like sinks, faucets, bathtubs, showers, water softeners, lawn sprinklers, and moreLearn how your home’s plumbing system works so you can take action in an emergency
No need to hire a plumber, especially in emergencies when you need an immediate fix!
This updated and expanded edition of Creative Homeowner’s comprehensive plumbing how-to book covers the most up-to-date products and techniques. From working with water piping or plastic piping, making toilet repairs, and installing sinks to clearing drainpipes, maintaining water heaters and sump pumps, running underground sprinkler systems for your garden and yard irrigation, planning plumbing changes and additions, dealing with filters, softeners, septic systems, wells, drains, vents, traps, and so much more, this complete home plumbing guide will teach you everything you need to know to handle any plumbing task yourself. The how-to information places strong emphasis on doing things correctly, so all the projects use only the latest code-compliant techniques.
Ultimate Guide: Plumbing, 6th Edition prepares the do-it-yourselfer to handle any plumbing task in the home, with expert guidance for both major and minor DIY plumbing repairs and improvements—from unclogging a drain, replacing a washer in a leaky faucet, and installing plumbing fixtures to soldering copper, working with PEX tubing, and renovating a bathroom. It also gives an overview of a house’s plumbing system, including supply, waste, and vent piping, and explains the basic physics that keep everything working well, so you will be able to take decisive action in case of urgent issues arising.
In addition to understanding how plumbing systems work and learning how to plan and complete each project, you’ll also find detailed how-to, exploded diagrams, and tips on how to spot and improve outdated or dangerous techniques and materials in your home plumbing system. Updated for complete compliance with 2024 National Plumbing Code Standards, this 6th edition also includes new information on leak detection, mixed water temperature control, alkaline water treatment and scale reduction devices, domestic water heaters, drinking water treatment units, and more. This DIY book is a must-have for every homeowner!
Learn basic plumbing skills, add value to your home by making plumbing fixture improvements, and save money by completing repairs yourself, with the most trusted and sought-after manual available on the subject, Ultimate Guide: Plumbing!
“An excellent and valuable resource for DIYers on plumbing with clear instructions, pictures, and drawings, to aid in tackling installation and repairs.”
—Dave Yates, Master Plumber, Columnist for Plumbing & Mechanical Magazine and PM Engineer Magazine
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Publisher : Creative Homeowner; 6th edition (October 22, 2024)
Language : English
Paperback : 312 pages
ISBN-10 : 1580116027
ISBN-13 : 978-1580116022
Item Weight : 2.45 pounds
Dimensions : 10.88 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches
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