Plumber's Handbook Revised
Table of Contents

Chapter I
Plumbing and the Plumber, 5
   The History of Plumbing, 5

Chapter 2
Designing Drainage Systems, 7
   Isometric Drawings, 7
   Fixture Abbreviations, Definitions and Illustrations, 9
   How to Size the Drainage System, 15
   Review Questions, 30

Chapter 3
Designing Vent Systems, 33
   Types of Vents, 33
   Problems Created by Inadequate Venting, 37
   How to Size the Vent System, 39
   Special Venting Systems, 42
   Vent Terminals, 49
   Aggregate Cross-sectional Area Pipe, 50
   Review Questions, 51

Chapter 4
Fixture Traps, 53
   Building Traps, 53
   Fixture Traps, 53
   Review Questions, 61

Chapter 5
Cleanouts, 63
   The Importance of Acceptable Cleanouts, 63
   Cleanout Material and Design, 67
   Review Questions, 69

Chapter 6
Interceptors, Special Traps and Neutralizing Tapes, 71
   Grease Interceptors, 71
   Greasy Waste Systems, 76
   Laundry Interceptors, 78
   Gasoline, Oil and Sand Interceptors, 81
   Other Types of Interceptors or Separators, 83
   Review Questions, 86

Chapter 7
Indirect Waste Piping, Receptors, and Special Wastes, 89
   Piping Material and Sizes, 89
   Types of Indirect Waste Piping, 89
   Receptors, 91
   Special Wastes, 92
   Storm Water Drainage Systems, 94
   Review Questions, 100

Chapter 8
Installation of Drainage and Vent Pipes, 103
   Standards for Plumbing Materials, 103
   Joints and Connections, 110
   Installation Methods, 114
   Review Questions, 124

Chapter 9
Septic Tanks and Drainfields, 127
   Definition of the Septic Tank, 127
   Septic Tank Construction, 128
   Sizing Septic Tanks, 130
   Installing Septic Tanks, 131
   Types of Drainfields, 132
   Sizing Drainfields, 134
   Review Questions, 138

Chapter 10
Mobil Home and Travel Trailer Parks, 141
   Toilet Facilities for Trailer Parks, 141
   The Park Drainage and Vent System, 142
   The Park Water Distributing System, 144
   Review Questions, 146

Chapter 11
Graywater Recycling Systems for
Single-Family Residences, 147
   The Older Water Conservation Methods, 147
   A New Water Conservation Method: Graywater Recycling, 148
   Review Questions, 156

Chapter 12
Public Water Supply and Distribution Systems, 159
   Water System Components, 159
   Sizing the Water System, 161
   Sizing the Water Service Pipe, 164
   Review Questions, 168

Chapter 13
Hot Water Systems, 169
   Design Objectives, 169
   Water Heater, 169
   Safety Devices, 171
   Energy Conservation, 174
   Common Hot Water Circulating Systems, 174
   Review Questions, 176

Chapter 14
Installing Water Systems, 179
   Materials for Water Systems, 179
   Installing Water Service Supply Pipe, 182
   Installing Water Distribution Pipe, 183
   Threaded Pipe, Fittings and Valves, 185
   Review Questions, 190

Chapter 15
Private Water Supply Wells, 193
   Water Well, 193
   vWell Installation, 194
   Suction Lines, 195
   Pressure Tanks, 197
   Review Questions, 200

Chapter 16
Fire Protection, 201
   Standpipe Systems, 201
   Combined and Automatic Sprinkler Systems, 207
   Review Questions, 210

Chapter 17
Swimming Pools and Spas, 213
   Swimming Pools, 213
   Spas, 218
   Review Questions, 220

Chapter 18
Harnessing Solar Energy, 223
   Domestic Hot Water Heating, 223
   The Solar Collector, 224
   Water Circulation, 227
   Solar Storage Tanks, 231
   Troubleshooting Guides, 232
   Review Questions, 234

Chapter 19
Gas Systems, 237
   Kinds of Gas, 237
   Gas Piping and the Plumber, 238
   Sizing Gas Systems, 238
   Residential Gas Sizing Example, 240
   Review Questions, 242

Chapter 20
Materials and Installation Methods for Gas Systems, 243
   Materials, 243
   Installing Gas Piping, 244
   Review Questions, 250

Chapter 21
Plumbing Fixtures, 253
   Installing Plumbing Fixtures, 253
   Plumbing Fixture Clearances, 259
   Fixtures for the Handicapped, 261
   Minimum Fixture Requirements, 261
   Roughing-In, 265
   Review Questions, 273

Answers to Review Questions, 275
Practice Plumber’s Exam, 321
Examination Answer Key, 338

Appendix:
   Definitions and Abbreviations, 339