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Book SynopsisWhen you expect simple, straightforward explanations for real-world plumbing scenarios, look no further than PLUMBING 101, 6th EDITION. This book is the first-year title in a four-year series of plumbing apprentice training books developed in partnership with the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (PHCC) Educational Foundation. The series takes a spiral approach to address critical plumbing concepts, in which topics are introduced in the first year book, and are revisited in more detail in subsequent books in the series. This is ideal for anyone new to the field, as it mimics the most common learning experience: as plumbing apprentices and professionals gain more field experience, they gain more in-depth knowledge. This first book encompasses both residential and commercial plumbing, with core content centering around basic plumbing principles and codes. Updates to the sixth edition include new sections on brazing safety procedures and water heaters, expanded content on plumbing roug
Table of Contents1. Plumbing History, Codes, and Principles. 2. Tools of the Plumbing Trade. 3. First Aid and Safety. 4. Basic Math for Plumbing. 5. Water Supply, Water Sources, Waste Disposal, and Sewage Disposal. 6. Mechanical Properties and Protection of Building Materials and Structures. 7. Piping Materials Used in Plumbing Work. 8. Joining Methods for DWV and Pressure Piping. 9. Squares, Square Roots, and Basic Geometry. 10. Plumbing Fixtures. 11. Faucets and Related Devices. 12. Valves. 13. Water Heaters. 14. Building Plans, Drawings, and Scale Rulers. 15. Sketching.
