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| Preface | |
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| Reorganized Chapters | |
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| Use of Codes | |
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| Technical Updates | |
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| Supplements for the Fourth Edition | |
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| Acknowledgments | |
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| About the Authors | |
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| Plumbing Knowledge | |
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| Plumbing Basics | |
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| Plumbing Basics | |
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| Tools of the Trade | |
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| The Plumber's Toolbox | |
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| Safety | |
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| Safety | |
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| Material Safety Data Sheets | |
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| Personal Protection Equipment | |
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| Fall Protection | |
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| Trenches and Confined Spaces | |
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| Materials Handling | |
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| Electrical Safety | |
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| First Aid | |
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| Pipe, Valves, and Fittings | |
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| Pipe, Valves, and Fittings | |
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| Pipe | |
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| Valves | |
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| Gate Valves | |
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| Check Valves | |
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| Backwater Valves | |
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| Fittings | |
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| Blueprint Reading and Drafting | |
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| Blueprint Basics | |
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| Reading Sketches | |
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| Types of Drawings | |
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| Elements | |
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| How a Sketch is Made | |
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| Dimensioning | |
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| Visualization | |
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| Sketching | |
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| Scale | |
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| Views | |
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| Getting Information | |
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| Symbols and Abbreviations | |
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| Drafting Tools | |
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| Trade Math and Formulas | |
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| Trade Math | |
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| Measurement | |
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| Changing Fractions to Decimals | |
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| Subtraction | |
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| Addition | |
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| Multiplication | |
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| Changing the Decimal to Usable Form | |
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| An Overview of Pipe Fitting | |
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| Calculating Area | |
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| Calculating Volume | |
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| Fixtures and Faucets | |
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| Fixture Types | |
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| Fixtures | |
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| Common Fixture Types | |
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| Specialty Fixtures | |
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| Faucets and Drain Assemblies | |
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| Faucets and Drain Assemblies | |
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| Lavatories | |
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| Bar Sink and Laundry Sink Drain Assemblies | |
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| Specialty Fixture Faucets | |
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| Fixture Installations | |
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| Fixture Installations | |
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| Toilets | |
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| Kitchen Sinks | |
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| Lavatories | |
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| Bathtubs and Showers | |
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| Specialty Fixtures | |
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| Water Supply Systems | |
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| Introduction to Water Supply | |
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| Water Supply Systems | |
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| Water Supply Sources | |
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| Rainwater | |
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| Underground Water | |
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| Surface Water | |
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| Water Cycle | |
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| Private Water Systems | |
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| Pumps | |
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| Pressure Switch | |
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| Air Volume Control Valves | |
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| Pressure Tank | |
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| Public Water Systems | |
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| Water Pressure | |
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| Hydrostatic Pressure | |
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| Water Hammer and Shock Absorbers | |
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| Protecting the Water Supply | |
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| Cross Connections | |
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| Water Supply System Segments | |
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| Water Service | |
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| Water Supply Installations | |
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| Water Supply Installations | |
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| Water Distribution | |
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| Pipe Hangers | |
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| Water Rough-In | |
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| Piping Practices | |
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| Solder | |
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| Fluxes | |
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| Cleaning | |
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| Flame Soldering | |
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| Water Heating | |
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| Water Heater Theory and Principles | |
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| Water Heater Theory and Principles | |
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| Theory of Heating Water | |
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| The British Thermal Unit | |
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| High-Altitude Water Heating | |
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| Water Heater Types and Installations | |
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| Types of Water Heaters | |
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| Types of Electric Water Heaters | |
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| Solar Water Heating | |
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| Water Heater Installations | |
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| Gas Water Heater Installations | |
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| Installing a Threaded Piping System | |
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| Safety Considerations | |
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| Installation of Gas Piping Systems | |
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| Installation of Gas Equipment | |
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| American Standard Pipe Thread | |
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| End Preparation Tools | |
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| Thread Cutting | |
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| Some Hints for Making Up Fittings | |
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| Water Heater Devices | |
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| Water Heater Devices | |
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| Gas Water Heater Devices | |
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| Electric Water Heater Devices | |
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| Expansion Tanks | |
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| Relief Valves | |
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| Drainage, Waste, and Vent Systems | |
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| Drainage, Waste, and Vent System Identification | |
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| Drainage, Waste, and Vent Systems | |
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| Sewage Disposal | |
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| Parts of the System | |
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| System Segments | |
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| Minor Segments | |
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| Drainage, Waste, and Vent Layout Considerations | |
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| Drainage, Waste, and Vent Layout Considerations | |
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| Interceptors and Traps | |
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| Floor Drains and Carriers | |
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| Layout Considerations | |
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| Drainage, Waste, and Vent Installations | |
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| Installations | |
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| Backfilling | |
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| Testing a DWV System | |
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| Working with DWV Plastic Pipe | |
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| Roof Drain Systems and Sewer and Drain Cleaning | |
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| Storm Drain Systems | |
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| Sewer and Drain Cleaning | |
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| Closet Auger | |
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| Cleaning Small-Diameter Drains | |
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| Cleaning Larger Drains and Sewers | |
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| Drain-Cleaning Considerations | |
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| System Sizing | |
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| Sizing Drainage, Waste, and Vent Systems | |
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| An Overview of Drainage System Sizing | |
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| Drainage Fixture Unit | |
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| Branch, Drain, and Sewer Sizing Tables | |
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| Sizing Table Procedures | |
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| Vent Sizing | |
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| Natural Gas Piping, Water Piping, and Water Heaters | |
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| System Sizing | |
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| Natural Gas | |
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| Water Supply Sizing | |
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| Factors to Consider in Pipe Sizing | |
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| Sizing Pipe by the Velocity Method | |
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| Water Heater Sizing | |
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| PVC and CPVC Pressure Fittings | |
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| Weights and Measures | |
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| Test Your Knowledge Answers | |
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| Americans with Disabilities Act Codes | |
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| Index | |