Description
Book SynopsisDesigned for your third year as a plumbing apprentice, PLUMBING 301, Second Edition, combines a visually appealing, full-color design, clear writing style, and the most current plumbing and gas code references to give you everything you need to know for both commercial and residential plumbing. Coverage begins with basic installation practices; progresses to blueprint reading, the National Fuel Gas Code, and surveying instruments; and includes special chapters devoted to the math and science of plumbing. The Second Edition builds on this thorough foundation with new discussions of hydronic systems, LP gas systems, ejector systems, water treatment, and electrical controls and wiring, plus enhanced content on preplanning and electrical controls. Now better than ever, this valuable text gives you the tools you need to be successful as you continue your journey into the plumbing industry.
Table of Contents1. Pre-planning, Productivity and Profitability. 2. Residential Fixtures and Appliances. 3. Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Fixtures and Appliances. 4. Installation Methods. 5. Fixture Fittings and Trim. 6. Principles of Hydronic Systems. 7. Blueprints and Specifications. 8. Drawing Types, Floor Plans and Site Plans. 9. Structural, Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC and Detail Plans. 10. National Fuel Gas Code, Materials and Types of Fuel Gases. 11. Fuel Gas Piping, Fittings, Connections and Pipe Sizing. 12. Gas Appliances, Regulators, Meters and Appliance Controls. 13. Vents for Category I Appliances. 14. Fundamentals of LP. 15. Level Transit, Elevations and Grade. 16. Builders Level and Transit. 17. Offsets and Ratios. 18. Tank Capacities, Volume and Weight of Water. 19. Storm Drainage and Sizing Storm Drains. 20. Cross Connections. 21. Ejector Systems. 22. Energy and Temperature, Piping Expansion, Heat Transfer, Insulation, Humidity and Condensation. 23. Water Treatment. 24. Heat Sources for Water Heaters and Ancillary Piping. 25. Basic Electricity, Electric Current and Electric Motors. 26. Electric Circuits, Circuit Protection, Control Wiring and Electrical Safety. 27. Electric Circuit Troubleshooting.
