Research Guides: Plumbing Research Guide: Books and eBooks

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Plumbing by Larry Johnston (Editor); Better Homes and Gardens Books Staff
ISBN: 9780696235429
Publication Date: 2007
Easy-to-follow instructions for a variety of small home plumbing projects, from installing to repairing and maintaining.
Plumbing 101 by PHCC Educational Foundation
ISBN: 9781133281535
Publication Date: 2012
Encompasses both residential and commercial plumbing, with core content centering around basic plumbing principles and codes.
Black and Decker the Complete Guide to Plumbing, Updated 5th Edition by Editors of Creative Publishing international
ISBN: 9781589237001
Publication Date: 2012
The basics of home plumbing systems are explained with clarity, and all of the most popular plumbing projects are shown with step-by-step photos.
Plumber's Licensing Study Guide, Third Edition by Michael Frankel; R. Dodge Woodson
ISBN: 9780071798075
Publication Date: 2012
Covers essential plumbing topics, including: administrative policies, water supply, water heaters, sanitary drainage fixtures, indirect waste vents, storm water drainage, cleanouts, and special waste interceptors and separators, medical and nonmedical gas systems, alternative engineered and special systems, gray-water recycling systems, and natural gas.
HomeSkills: Plumbing by Editors of CPi
ISBN: 9781591865834
Publication Date: 2013
Gain a full understanding of sweating copper tubing, solvent-welding PVC pipe, making solid compression connections, and others--will enable you to install or replace toilets, sinks, faucets, showers, garbage disposals, tubs, and much more.

Wake Tech students have access to thousands of eBooks. Try these databases or the titles below:

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- Over 35,000 eBooks available to read and download.
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- This database allows you to use an online dictionary and create a citation for the eBook

Health Aspects of Plumbing by World Health Organization Staff
ISBN: 9789240680616
Publication Date: 2006
This publication describes the processes involved in the design, installation and maintenance of modern plumbing systems and examines the microbiological, chemical, physical and financial risks associated with plumbing.
Principles of Water Treatment by Kerry J. Howe; David W. Hand; John C. Crittenden; R. Rhodes Trussell; George Tchobanoglous
ISBN: 9781118309674
Publication Date: 2012
Principles of Water Treatment focuses on water treatment processes and not on the design of the facilities.
Principles of Soldering by Giles Humpston; David M. Jacobson
ISBN: 9780871707925
Publication Date: 2004
If you work with soldering processes or soldered components, Principles of Soldering will help you understand and solve practical engineering challenges and explore a variety of topics including lead-free solders, flip-chip interconnection, diffusion soldering, amalgams as solders, composite solders and other issues.
Factors Affecting the Performance of Primary Treatment in Onsite Systems by Victor A. D'Amato
ISBN: 9781843397816
Publication Date: 2008
This examines the design, construction/installation, and maintenance issues of onsite wastewater treatment systems include a septic tank, grease trap, or both for primary treatment.
Construction Management: Subcontractor Scopes of Work by Jason G. Smith; Jimmie Hinze
ISBN: 9781439809426
Publication Date: 2009
This book, with a section on plumbing, delivers helpful information that prevents gaps in subcontract coverage and reduces potential construction disputes between contractors.
Mastering Autodesk Revit MEP 2013 by Don Bokmiller; Plamen Hristov; Simon Whitbread
ISBN: 9781118467565
Publication Date: 2012
Covers using Revit MEP for plumbing design, including water systems, fixtures, sanitary piping, and fire protection.