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Author:   Lee Smith (Smith & Smith Associates) ,  Michael Joyce (Plumbing School of Trade)
Publisher:   Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint:   Delmar Cengage Learning
Edition:   Introductory International Edition
Dimensions:   Width: 20.80cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 24.30cm
Weight:   0.953kg
ISBN:  

9781418050917

ISBN 10:   1418050911
Pages:   576
Publication Date:   27 June 2007
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Plumbing Basics Chapter 2 Safety Chapter 3 Pipe, Valves, and Fittings Chapter 4 Blueprint Reading and Drafting Chapter 5 Trade Math and Formulas Chapter 6 Fixture Types Chapter 7 Faucets and Drain Assemblies Chapter 8 Fixture Installation Chapter 9 Introduction to Water Supply Chapter 10 Water Supply Installations Chapter 11 Water Heater Theory and Principles Chapter 12 Water Heater Types and Installations Chapter 13 Water Heater Devices Chapter 14 DWV System Identification Chapter 15 DWV Layout Considerations Chapter 16 Drainage, Waste and Vent Systems Chapter 17 Roof Drain Systems and Sewer and Drain Cleaning Chapter 18 Sizing Drainage, Waste, and Vent Systems Chapter 19 Sizing Natural Gas Piping, Water Piping, and Water Heaters

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aA picture is worth a thousand words. (The) figures and drawings help to understand the text.a James Pruitt, Indian River Community College.

The text is very accurate and up-to-date. Marc Bridgens, Pennsylvania College of Technology

Author Information

Lee Smith is a Registered Master Plumber and certified vocational math instructor. His many years of practical and teaching experience in the pipe trades includes domestic and industrial work in the areas of refrigeration and air conditioning, deep sea diving vehicles, and nuclear piping. In addition to several certificates in the trades, Mr. Smith has held Master Plumber credentials for forty years. He earned his A.A.in applied science and technology from Thomas A. Edison State College, and his B.A. and M.A. degrees in education from Temple University. Michael A. Joyce is a Class 1 licensed plumbing contractor in North Carolina with thirty three years of plumbing experience in commercial, industrial, and residential installations and repairs. He has authored several plumbing books and teaches a variety of plumbing seminars and classes throughout the country, including classes for the United States Pentagon, New York City hospitals and Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) of NC. Currently the President of Joyce Company, Inc., Mr. Joyce is also the owner of the Plumbing Education Station at www.plumbingpro.org.

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