Remodel Plumbing

by CAULDWELL, REX

• ISBN13: 9781561586981
• ISBN10: 1561586986
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2005-04-01
• Publisher: Taunton

Summary

Remodel Plumbing focuses on the challenges of working in tight spaces like bathrooms and utility rooms, selecting the right fittings, fixtures, and materials and completing expert alterations to a home's existing water supply, drain, and vent systems. With a special section on emergency plumbing repairs, the book enables readers to stop leaks, shut down water lines, and avoid major damage associated with plumbing malfunctions. Remodel Plumbing also covers common plumbing upgrades and alterations in kitchens, bathrooms, utility rooms, basements, and additions.

Table of Contents

Introduction	2	(2)
The Water Supply System	4	(22)
How Water Gets Routed through a House	5	(6)
Improving Water Pressure	11	(5)
Water Noise and Water Hammer	16	(9)
Cutting through Walls or Floors	25	(1)
Tapping into the Supply Lines	26	(37)
Turning Off the Main	27	(1)
Draining the Lines	27	(1)
Which Pipe to Use	28	(1)
Working with Copper	29	(14)
Working with CPVC	43	(7)
Working with PEX	50	(2)
Working with Galvanized Pipe	52	(3)
Working with PB	55	(1)
Working with PVC	55	(4)
Running Pipes	59	(4)
Adding/Running Drain and Vent Lines	63	(37)
Commonsense Rules	63	(8)
Bringing Outside Air into the Pipes	71	(10)
Choosing Fixture Location	81	(2)
Installing a Toilet Flange	83	(6)
Fittings and Methods	89	(6)
Cutting into the Lines	95	(1)
Hanging the Pipe	96	(4)
Remodeling the Kitchen	100	(31)
The Kitchen Sink	101	(12)
Installing a Dishwasher in an Existing Cabinet	113	(7)
Plumbing in an Ice-Maker Line	120	(4)
Adding a Garbage Disposal	124	(7)
Bathroom Remodeling	131	(27)
Boring to Unique Showerheads	131	(3)
Converting a Tub-Only Faucet to a Tub/Shower	134	(2)
Tub Surrounds	136	(2)
Framing In	138	(6)
Picking a Toilet	144	(2)
Pulling a Toilet	146	(3)
Installing a Toilet	149	(1)
Bathroom Sinks	150	(6)
Installing the Stops	156	(1)
Grab Bars	157	(1)
The Utility Room and Basement	158	(18)
Installing a Cartridge Water Filter	159	(5)
Installing a Booster Pump	164	(2)
Boosting Your Hot Water Supply	166	(1)
Installing a Basement Toilet	166	(10)
Tool Knowledge	176	(7)
Pipe Wrenches	176	(2)
Right-Angle Drills	178	(1)
Basin Wrench Alternatives	178	(3)
Multimeter	181	(1)
Cordless Drills	181	(1)
Extension Cords	182	(1)
Adjustable Wrenches	182	(1)
Levels and Plumb Bobs	182	(1)
Ladders	182	(1)
Index	183