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Plumbing a House (For Pros by Pros)
by: Peter Hemp

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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 692
EAN: 9781561583331
ISBN: 1561583332
Label: Taunton
Manufacturer: Taunton
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 205
Publication Date: October 01, 1994
Publisher: Taunton
Release Date: October 01, 1994
Sales Rank: 194885
Special Features: Written by Peter Hemp
Studio: Taunton

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Master plumber Peter Hemp explains in step-by-step sequence how to create (for both new and remodeled homes) plumbing systems that function efficiently and withstand the rigors of time. For both homeowners and professionals, he shows how to design, size, and install pipes using a variety of standard materials and tools. “No-nonsense, in-depth explanations and marvelously clear illustrations.” — Booklist

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- Great information for the practical
Lots of comprehensive, practical information for a serious DIY'er! Most of the more advanced plumbing books are textbooks and code guides aimed at people trying to pass tests, not at people trying to actually build something. This is the book that explained the logic of when to use sweep vs. normal bends, and shows several detailed diagrams of how to arrange specific fittings to drain and vent fixtures in different ways, depending on layout.
It could use an update, as it doesn't even mention PEX water supply piping and talks a lot about cast iron DWV. Fortunately, PEX isn't rocket science and a good waste system is the same configuration, no matter what material you choose.

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- The best Plumbing book I've ever bought
Definitive, this is the best book I've bought. It explain best about service piping, vents, how to, materials, etc. I trully hghly recommend this great value book. Thanks very much Peter Hemp.
I'm a plumber from PR (a small caribeen Island - USA terrritory) and it also surpass all PR plumbing books.
If anyone is willing to learn, get this book!

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- a "must have" for either the do-it-yourselfer or aspiring professional
When I set out to build my own home I purchased several books on plumbing from the local Books-A-Million and local home improvement centers. But this one, which was recommended by a friend, tops them all. This book, along with a copy of your local code, is about all you need to do the rough-in plumbing on new residential construction. I frequently carried it with me to the building site to refer to when necessary. There is an obvious bias toward copper in the book. But the reader needs to remember that the book was written at a time when copper prices were more reasonable than they are today. According to my local plumbing supplier, there's hardly a professional plumber remaining in our city that still does copper. They've all been converted over to CPVC. Maybe copper will become popular again when prices come back down. But the book is still a valuable resource regardless of whether you do copper or CPVC, ... Read More

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- Only covers rough.
Like most Taunton Press books, this one is excellent, but its big drawback is that it only covers rough plumbing, not finish plumbing, so you're forced to buy two books to cover most projects.

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