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Application of Combustion Principles to Domestic Gas Burnerby H.R.N. Jones
Spon Press 1990; US$ 230.00This comprehensive manual from British Gas presents the most recent developments in the practice and theory of domestic gas burner design. The three principal types are analysed in detail and new concepts are examined and their latest more...
Spon's Estimating Costs Guide to Plumbing and Heatingby Bryan Spain
Spon Press 2003; US$ 60.95All the cost data you need to keep your estimating accurate, competitive and profitable. more...
Audel Questions and Answers for Plumbers' Examinationsby Rex Miller; Mark Richard Miller; Jules Oravetz
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2004; US$ 29.99What's the best way to study? The best guarantee of exam success is to know the material and be prepared for the questions you're likely to encounter. This book provides hundreds of questions and answers to help you review, tips for more productive studying, advice on how to approach the exam, a valuable chapter that outlines state licensing requirements for apprentice, journeyman, master, and inspector, and more-all designed to help you face the license exam with confidence. * Study plumbing drawings, material takeoff pro-cedures, and typical system layouts * Check your knowledge of plumbing mathematics * Understand what plumbing installation inspections involve * Become familiar with regulations for both the uniform and international codes... more...
Audel Pipefitter's and Welder's Pocket Manualby Charles N. McConnell
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2003; US$ 19.95This little book is big on answers Whether you're an apprentice in the piping trades or a seasoned tradesperson, you'll find this completely revised and updated guide has answers to the questions you'll encounter on the job. Get current, concise facts on * Metrics and conversions * Tungsten inert gas welding and arc welding * Steam heating, hot water, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems * Grooved end/plain end piping systems * Process piping using plastics * Automatic fire protection systems * Terms, BTU fuel values, abbreviations, angle calculations, and more more...
Audel Plumbers Pocket Manualby Rex Miller; Mark Richard Miller; Joseph P. Almond
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2004; US$ 22.99Here's the real plumber's friend This fully revised guide gives you plumbing essentials, illustrations, tips, shortcuts - the lowdown on brazing, soldering, pipe fittings, commercial water coolers, automatic bathroom systems, and more. All this and much more * Includes tables, diagrams, and working drawings * Provides necessary math and metric information * Features a chapter on dental office plumbing * Explains and identifies the right plumbing tools for each job * Illustrates appropriate vents and venting methods * Covers the Sloan flush valve, Oasis water coolers, the Sovent system, 1.6-gallon flush toilets, and solar system water heaters * Useful for homeowners as well as plumbing professionals more...
Gas Installation Technologyby R. D. Treloar
Blackwell Publishing Ltd. 2009; US$ 59.99This book provides the definitive text for students taking NVQ gas installation and plumbing courses. It presents essential information in a concise format and the text is well illustrated with diagrams and photographs. It should provide the first textbook aimed solely at students learning the subject of gas and follows the same approach as Roy Treloar's highly successful textbook, Plumbing . It covers domestic, commercial and LPG installations. more...
Piping and Valvesby Frank R. Spellman
CRC Press 2001; US$ 74.95Explains pipe and piping systems Details how pipes connect Discusses pipe fittings and accessories Includes in-depth review and final examination Covers drinking water and wastewater piping more...
Flushedby W. Hodding Carter
Simon & Schuster 2006; US$ 10.99Hodding Carter writes, "The unsung hero of human history was, of course, the Brain of Drains, the Hub of Tubs, the Power of Showers, the Brewer of Sewers...the humble plumber.... The Irish may have saved civilization, once, but plumbers have done so countless times." When we consider the amenities that really make a difference in our well-being, surely good plumbing must rank near the top. But rarely have we taken the time to appreciate the engineering marvels that bring clean water into our homes with the turn of a tap and wash our waste products away with the flip of a lever. Until now. Witty, anecdotal, and thoroughly entertaining, Flushed not only chronicles the long and notable history of plumbing, but follows Hodding Carter's... more...
Water Quality and Systemsby Robert N Reid
Taylor & Francis 2006; US$ 94.95An excellent guide for anyone with a water system or water system problem, this book provides an A-Z reference for improving water quality, meeting new regulations, and reducing costs. Every page contains a time saving, money saving tip. The book covers water purity, renovations, design, construction, equipment, systems, cost reduction, maintenance and more. Also included is the latest information on EPA's WAVE Saver program for the hotel/motel industry, and coverage of other regulations and codes. The book is designed to make the information easy to find for the busy manager or professional who doesn't have time wade through pages and pages of textbook approaches. more...
Plumbingby Steve Muscroft
Taylor & Francis 2005; US$ 41.95Assuming no prior knowledge of plumbing skills, Steve Muscroft provides step-by-step guidance towards developing the essential skills needed by anyone wishing to embark on a career in this industry. The reader is guided through each of the key areas and processes in the field of Plumbing, with additional emphasis on Health & Safety. The book fully covers the syllabus requirements for the Level 2 Technical Certificate and NVQ from City & Guilds, and readers will also find that topics essential to actual plumbing practice, not included as part of the Level 2 specifications, are introduced, such as gas fired boilers, service and maintenance aspects, and reference to the Water Regulations (1999). All material is fully in line with latest British... more...