How Your House Works A Visual Guide to Understanding and Maintaining Your Home

Name: How Your House Works A Visual Guide to Understanding and Maintaining Your Home
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ISBN: 9780876290156

ISBN-10: 0876290152

ISBN-13: 9780876290156

Edition: 2007

Authors: Charlie Wing

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A must-have for every homeowner, handyman, and contractor. Wing uncovers the mysteries behind just about every major appliance and building element with clear explanations and crystal-clear "exploded" drawings.

Book details

List price: $21.95
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: R. S. Means Company, Incorporated
Publication date: 7/13/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 152
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.90" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.386
Language: English



About the Author


Introduction


Plumbing


The Supply System


The Waste System


The Vent System


Lavatory Pop-up Drain


Sink Drain


Plunger-Type Tub Drain


Pop-up Tub Drain


Gravity Flow Toilet


Traps & Vents


Ball-Type Faucet


Cartridge-Type Faucet


Disk-Type Faucet


Compression-Type Faucet


Tempering Valve


Tub/Shower Control


Hose Bibbs


Pitcher (Hand) Pump


Jet Pump


Submersible Pump


Sump Pump


Pressure Tank


Charcoal Cartridge Filter


Tank Filter


Water Softener


Reverse Osmosis Filter


UV Purifier


Septic Systems


Pool Pump & Filter


Solar Pool Heater


Lawn Sprinkler System


Wiring


Electrical Circuit


Ohm's Law


120 & 240 VAC


Circuit Breakers & Fuses


Service Drop


Meter


Circuit Grounding


Electrical Panels


Receptacle


GFCI


AFCI


Single-Pole Switch


3- & 4-Way Switches


Dimmer Switch


Flush-Mount Light Fixture


Hanging Ceiling Fixture


Floor & Table Lamps


Fluorescent Fixtures


Smoke Detector


Carbon Monoxide Detector


Heating


Gas Warm Air Furnace


Gas Hot Water Boiler


Oil Warm Air Furnace


Oil Hot Water Boiler


Heat Pump


Air-Tight Wood Stove


Direct-Vent Gas Fireplace


Baseboard Electric Heat


Warm Air Distribution


Hydronic Distribution


Hot Water Radiant Heat


Air-to-Air Heat Exchanger


Bimetallic Thermostat


Electric Water Heater


Gas Water Heater


Gas Tankless Heater


Electric Tankless Heater


BoilerMateï¿½ Water Heater


Solar Water Heater


Cooling


Natural Ventilation


Ceiling Fan


Whole-House Fan


Window Air Conditioner


Central Air Conditioner


Evaporative Cooler


Air Quality


Humidifier


Dehumidifier


Furnace Filters


Electronic Air Cleaners


Appliances


Dishwasher


Clothes Washer


Electric Clothes Dryer


Gas Clothes Dryer


Electric Range/Oven


Gas Range/Oven


Refrigerator/Freezer


Icemaker


Garbage Disposal


Microwave Oven


Trash Compactor


Vacuum Cleaners


Windows & Doors


Low-E Glazings


Cylinder Locks


Garage Door Opener


Foundation & Frame


Footings


Drainage


Radon Abatement


Pier Foundation


Slab Foundation


Full Foundation


Crawl Space


Grade Beam


Forces on the Frame


Beams in Bending


Framing Members


Post & Beam Frame


Plank & Beam Frame


Balloon Frame


Platform Frame


Advanced (OVE) Frame


Index