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.

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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