Popular Mechanics Plumbing & Heating
Plumbers and other repairmen charge a mint these days—but with Popular Mechanics on your side, it’s possible to cut these costs dramatically by both preventing and managing pipe-related emergencies on your own. It lays out the basics, explaining what’s involved in a typical plumbing system, along with supply lines, drainage, and venting. Hundreds of line drawings and easy-to-follow instructions lead you through every step, including: dealing with frozen and split pipes; making an epoxy patch...
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You know how much plumbers and other repairmen charge these days--but you can cut these costs dramatically by both preventing and managing pipe-related emergencies on your own. Hundreds of line drawings, and easy-to-follow instructions will guide you through every step, including: fitting your bathroom with a sink, toilet or tub; repairing leaky faucets; checking the heating system for faults; and replacing damaged radiators. Library Journal Popular Mechanics is one of the most respected names among do-it-yourselfers; its "Home How-To" series lives up to that reputation by offering a variety of information about common household repairs combined with clear, concise illustrations. In this volume, readers are introduced to the home's plumbing system and shown how to complete many repairs, including installing toilets, replacing sinks, and maintaining septic systems. The section on heating covers fireplace maintenance, flue-liner installation, and central heating systems of all types. Other titles in this series include Weatherproofing & Insulation, Home Repairs & Improvements, and Outdoors & Gardens. The material in this title was originally published in Popular Mechanics Home How-To (Hearst, 1989), but even libraries that currently own that title may want to consider purchasing this short, reasonably priced guide to many of the most common household projects. Recommended. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
PlumbingUnderstanding the System4A General Overview5Draining a Water System6Emergency Repairs7Working with Pipe8Drain-cleaning Techniques13Learning How to Solder14Faucet Installation and Repair15Lavatories and Sinks20Replacing a Kitchen Sink21Installing a Dishwasher24Toilet Installation26Toilet Repairs30Maintaining Toilets34Bathtub Installation and Repair35Showers37Water Heaters39Water Softeners and Filters43Rural Septic System Maintenance44Sprinkler Systems45Plumbing Outdoors46HeatingOpen Fires48Fireplaces49Wood Heaters and Inserts52Installing Log-burning Stoves53Installing a Flue Liner54Central Heating Systems56Furnaces59Radiators and Convectors60Central Heating Controls62Regular Furnace Maintenance63Draining a Hot-water System64Bleeding Radiators65Radiator Valves66Replacing a Radiator67Circulating Pumps68Control Valves69Heating System Troubleshooting70Building Codes and Permits71Plumber's Tool Kit73Glossary78Index79
\ Library JournalPopular Mechanics is one of the most respected names among do-it-yourselfers; its "Home How-To" series lives up to that reputation by offering a variety of information about common household repairs combined with clear, concise illustrations. In this volume, readers are introduced to the home's plumbing system and shown how to complete many repairs, including installing toilets, replacing sinks, and maintaining septic systems. The section on heating covers fireplace maintenance, flue-liner installation, and central heating systems of all types. Other titles in this series include Weatherproofing & Insulation, Home Repairs & Improvements, and Outdoors & Gardens. The material in this title was originally published in Popular Mechanics Home How-To (Hearst, 1989), but even libraries that currently own that title may want to consider purchasing this short, reasonably priced guide to many of the most common household projects. Recommended. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.\ \
