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Plumbing (For Pros By Pros)

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The author of Wiring a House and Inspecting a House covers waterfront in Plumbing, from the submersible pump in the bottom of the well to the utility sink in the laundry room, to step-by-step installation procedures for all plumbing fixtures, hardware, and appliances in the home. Along the way, the author makes carefully planned detours into the non-standard circumstances a builder or remodeler is likely to encounter in a remodel. Throughout the book, process and technique are linked through special color-coded "finding guides" to the related reference information in the back. This reference section includes a concise index of the plumbing code, photos and descriptions of every type of pipe, every form of fitting, and all the unique and special tools that apply to plumbing, as well as sizing charts, expansion tables and other relevant technical data.

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Product Details

Author:	Rex Cauldwell
Paperback:	248 pages
Publisher:	Taunton Press
Publication Date:	January 01, 2007
Language:	English
ISBN:	1561588172
Product Length:	10.8 inches
Product Width:	9.22 inches
Product Height:	0.55 inches
Product Weight:	1.82 pounds
Package Length:	10.3 inches
Package Width:	9.2 inches
Package Height:	0.6 inches
Package Weight:	1.9 pounds
Average Customer Rating:	based on 10 reviews

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ISBN13: 9781561588176
Condition: New
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Average Customer Review: 3.5

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13 of 13 found the following review helpful:

Strengths and weaknesses Nov 05, 2007 By GENE GERUE "Author, Find Your Ideal Country Home"
This book has strengths and weaknesses. Lots of good info and photos on building a plumbing system in a house. Apparently the house is half in the country and half in the city. Paradoxically, the author spends over forty pages on wells, pumps, pressure tanks and well-water supply system piping, but not one page on septic systems, cesspools, leach lines, or graywater systems. Go figure. The other void I found was zero information on cleanouts. The sub-title is a puzzle: For Pros By Pros. "For Pros" implies that the book is designed for professional plumbers. Do they really need help in learning how to sweat copper and glue plastic pipe? Apparently so, but apparently they need no help on cleanouts or waste systems beyond the house.

9 of 9 found the following review helpful:

Another Cauldwell winner. Jan 28, 2007 By Jeffrey J. Murray
This is another down to earth Cauldwell book. It is full of tips on how to do superior work and it's up to date, PEX tubing, air admittance valves etc. I particularly like some of Rex's special tips such as his under the kitchen sink custom drain system. There is also practical advice on what tools are most useful including some specials that you can make yourself. The writing style is enjoyable, informal yet meaty. Reading it is like being mentored by a real world professional who has first hand practical experience to share. It's a bargain.

9 of 10 found the following review helpful:

OK Plumbing book Sep 28, 2007 By R. Smola "rich-in-wichita"
It's not that this plumbing book by Rex Cauldwell is bad, it's just not as good as his other title, "Remodel Plumbing."

If you are going to buy just one plumbing book, buy "Remodel Plumbing" by the same author.

6 of 7 found the following review helpful:

Looks good so far... Jan 18, 2007 By Mjollnir "Glen"
Just got the book, despite the fact that I ordered it back in May. I liked Caldwell's wiring book, plus I wasn't in a rush to start my plumbing projects. I haven't gone through it all in depth, but I like what I've seen so far. Very well organized and up to date (with PEX and some of the solderless copper connection options). I could have done without the chapter on bringing in well water, but I understand that not everybody's on a city utility. The chapter on water heater troubleshooting looks like it will come in handy at some point in my homeowner lifespan, plus I like how Caldwell is very upfront in his recommendations (what he finds works/doesn't work, materials and tools he prefers, etc.).

2 of 2 found the following review helpful:

You can't go wrong if you are a beginner Sep 26, 2009 By Victor L. Nazaire "book learning passion"
Plumbing by Rex Cauldwell reads like a good book for a beginner to learn about plumbing.

Here is the Table of Contents : 1 Overview, What the book covers in 7 pages; 2 Wells and Pumps in 41 pages; 3 Utility Water in 24 pages; 4 Working with In-House Pipe in 33 pages; 5 Hot Water in 35 pages; 6 Drain and Vent Rough In in 28 pages; 7 Pressure Pipe Rough In in 17 pages; 8 Finish Plumbing in 29 pages; 9 Appendix in 5 parts on Tools , on Alternate Connection Systems, on Charts and Tables, on Codes and on the Disabilities Act Guidelines in 29 pages . There is an Index .

Yes, a great emphasis on wells and pumps, followed by hot water , in house pipe and finish plumbing. These 4 items were his passions .

It is the rare page that does not produce color photos and drawings with plenty of tables when necessary.

It is a MODERN book ( 2006 ) and covers plastic, CPVC, PEX.

The language is easy to read ; here is a paragraph taken from the chapter on In-House Pipe : " Years ago, when my uncle taught me the trade, galvanized and copper were the only pipes he put in people's houses. Sometime later, along came CPVC, or plastic pipe. After that came polybutylene, or PB. Now we have PEX. "

Go for it !

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