Plumber's handbook / Howard C. Massey

Includes index.

Plumbing And The Plumber: -- History of plumbing -- Designing Drainage Systems: -- Isometric drawings -- Fixture abbreviations, definitions and illustrations -- How to size the drainage system -- Review questions -- Designing Vent Systems: --Types of vents -- Problems created by inadequate venting --How to size the vent system -- Special venting systems -- Vent terminals -- Aggregate cross-sectional area pipe -- Review questions -- Fixture Traps: -- Building traps -- Fixture traps -- Review questions -- Cleanouts: -- Importance of accessible cleanouts -- Cleanout material and design -- Review questions -- Interceptors, Special Traps And Neutralizing Tanks: -- Grease interceptors -- Greasy waste systems -- Laundry interceptors -- Gasoline, oil and sand interceptors -- Other types of interceptors or separators -- Review questions -- Indirect Waste Piping, Receptors And Special Wastes: -- Piping material and sizes -- Types of indirect waste piping -- Receptors -- Special wastes -- Storm water drainage systems -- Review questions -- Installation Of Drainage And Vent Pipes: -- Standards for plumbing materials -- Joints and connections -- Installation methods -- Review questions -- Septic Tanks And Drainfields: -- Definition of the septic tank -- Septic tank construction -- Sizing septic tanks -- Installing septic tanks -- Types of drainfields -- Sizing drainfields -- Review questions -- Mobile Home And Travel Trailer Parks: -- Toilet facilities for trailer parks -- Park drainage and vent system -- Park water distributing system -- Review questions -- Graywater Recycling Systems For Single-Family Residences: -- Older water conservation methods -- New water conservation -- Method: graywater recycling -- Review questions -- Public Water Supply And Distribution Systems: -- Water system components -- Sizing the water system -- Sizing the water service pipe -- Review questions -- Hot Water Systems: -- Design objectives -- Water heater -- Safety devices -- Energy conservation -- Common hot water circulating systems -- Review questions -- Installing Water Systems: -- Materials for water systems -- Installing water service supply pipe -- Installing water distribution pipe -- Threaded pipe fittings and values -- Review questions -- Private Water Supply Wells: -- Well water -- Well installation -- Suction lines -- Pressure tanks -- Review questions -- Fire Protection: -- Standpipe systems -- Combined and automatic sprinkler systems -- Review questions -- Swimming Pools And Spas: -- Swimming pools -- Spas -- Review questions -- Harnessing Solar Energy: -- Domestic hot water heating -- Solar collector -- Water circulation -- Solar storage tanks -- Troubleshooting guides -- Review questions -- Gas Systems: -- Kinds of gas -- Gas piping and the plumber -- Sizing gas systems -- Residential gas sizing example -- Review questions -- Materials And Installation Methods For Gas Systems: -- Materials -- Installing gas piping -- Review questions -- Plumbing Fixtures: -- Installing plumbing fixtures -- Plumbing fixture clearances -- Fixtures for the handicapped -- Minimum fixture requirements Roughing-in -- Review questions -- Answers to review questions -- Practice plumber's exam -- Examination answer key -- Appendix: Definitions and abbreviations -- Index.

Synopsis: This classic best-seller has been completely re-edited to reflect changes in the current plumbing codes. As per previous issues, it shows how to pass inspection in drainage, vent, and waste piping, septic tanks, water supply, fire protection, and gas piping systems. All tables, standards, and specifications are completely up-to-date with recent plumbing code changes. Covers common layouts for residential work, how to size piping, selecting and hanging fixture, practical recommendations, and trade tips.