Basic Plumbing with Illustrations, Revised
Table of Contents

Introduction | Preview A Chapter | Back Cover

CHAPTER 1
Introduction to Plumbing     5
     Plumbing Codes     5
     What About Plumbing Permits?     6

CHAPTER 2
The Plumbing System     7
     The Drainage System     7
     The Water Supply System     9
     Plumbing Fixtures     10

CHAPTER 3
Plot Plans     11

CHAPTER 4
Isometric Drawings and Definitions     16
     How to Draw the Axes of an Isometric Drawing     16
     Fittings in an Isometric Drawing     17
     Terms Used on Isometric Drawings     18

CHAPTER 5
The Drainage System     26
     Sizing Drain and Water Pipes     26
     Exceptions to the Rules     28
     Minimum Size Code Requirements     30

CHAPTER 6
The Vent System     33
     Sizing the Vent System     33
     Horizontal Distance of
     Fixture Trap from Vent     38

CHAPTER 7
Traps     45
     Fixture Traps     45
     Building Traps     50
     Broken Trap Seals     51
     The Parts of a Trap     52

CHAPTER 8
Cleanouts     57

CHAPTER 9
Floor Plans and Layouts     63
     Beginning Your Layout     63
     Typical Bathroom Installations     65
     Typical Residential Installations     69

CHAPTER 10
DWV Materials and Installation     73
     The Principles of DWV Systems     73
     Materials     77
     Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings     78
     Plastic Pipe and Fittings     84
     General Installation Methods     88
     DWV Piping Within a Building     95

CHAPTER 11
Septic Tanks and Drainfields     103
     Now the Septic Tank Functions     104
     Size and Location of Septic Tanks     105
     Design and Construction of Septic Tanks     105
     Sizing Drainfields     106
     Drainfield Construction and Installation     109
     Care of Septic Tanks and Drainfields     112

CHAPTER 12
Water Supply and Distribution System     115
     Private Water Supply     115
     Sizing the Water System     115
     Maintenance of Water Systems     119

CHAPTER 13
Valves and Faucets     125
     Valves     125
     Faucets     127

CHAPTER 14
Hot Water Systems     130
     The Hot Water System Components     130
     The Hot Water Heater     131
     Safety Devices     132
     Solar Water Heaters     135

CHAPTER 15
Water Pipe and Fittings     144
     Galvanized Steel Pipe     144
     Copper Pipe and Tubing     148
     Plastic Pipe     148

CHAPTER 16
Installation of Water Systems     152
     Installing Water Service Supply Pipe     152
     Installing Water Distributing Piping     155
     Avoid Cross-Connection     157
     Basic Plumbing Procedures     158
     Cutting, Threading and Joining Steel Pipe     163
     Cutting and Joining Copper Pipe     168
     Cutting and Joining Rigid Plastic Pipe     171

CHAPTER 17
Private Water Wells and Sprinkler Systems     177
     The Well     178
     Suction Lines     181
     Pressure Tank Water Systems     183
     Lawn Sprinkler Systems     186
     Troubleshooting Guide - Jet Pumps     192
     Troubleshooting Guide - Submersible Pumps     195

CHAPTER 18
Roughing-in     200
     Plumbing Fixture Clearance     200
     Plumbing Fixture Carriers     202
     Roughing-In Dimensions     205

CHAPTER 19
Plumbing Fixtures     210
      Minimum Fixture Requirements     210
     Plumbing Fixture Overflows     213
     Showers     218
     Lavatories     223
     Water Closets     228
     Urinals     234
     Laundry Sinks     235
     Kitchen Sinks     235
     Food Waste Disposers     236
     Under-Counter Dishwashers     237
     Water Heaters     239

CHAPTER 20
Maintenance of Plumbing Systems     246
     Identifying Types and Locations of Stoppages     246
     Hard Water Problems     254
     Reduced Water Pressure     255
     Pressure Fluctuation     256
     Complete Loss of Water     257
     Water Hammer     257
     Thawing Frozen Pipes     258
     Cleaning Discolored Fixtures     259

CHAPTER 21
General Plumbing Repairs     261
     Leaks in Valves     261
     Repairing Compression Faucets     263
     Single-Handle Mixing Faucets     265
     Other Types of Washers and Packings     269
     Water Closets     276
     Using Valves to Locate the Leak     285
     Leaking Tanks     286

CHAPTER 22
Simple Gas Installations     289
     Kinds of Gas     289
     Sizing Gas Service Piping     290
     Materials for Gas Installations     292
     Installing Gas Piping     292

CHAPTER 23
Private Swimming Pools     301
     Water Supply and Water Disposal     301
     Minimum Pool Equipment     302
     Materials and Installation Methods     308
     Spas and Hot Tubs     308
     Energy Conservation Law     309

Answers     311
Definitions of Terms     361

Abbreviations and Symbols     367
     Plumbing Symbol Legend     372
     Fitting Symbols     373

Index     375

Introduction | Preview A Chapter | Back Cover