Basic Plumbing: Pro Tips and Simple Steps Book

	Plumbing Preparation	4
	Shutting off the water	6
	Plumbing tools	8
	Drain, waste, vent system	10
	Supply system	12
	Pipes and fittings	14
	Common plumbing system problems	16
	Dealing with Clogged Pipes	18
	Clearing aerators and showerheads	20
	Clearing clogs by plunging	22
	Dismantling a trap	24
	Augering sinks, tubs, or toilets	26
	Heavy augering	28
	Tub and shower drain repairs	30
	Bathroom sink drain	32
	Kitchen basket strainer	34
	Faucets	36
	Sink faucet repairs	38
	Tub and shower faucet repairs	50
	Diverters	56
	Tub spouts	57
	Installing a flex-line shower unit	58
	Kitchen sprayers	59
	Installing a kitchen faucet	60
	Installing a bathroom faucet	64
	Installing Sinks & Appliances	66
	Installing a kitchen sink	68
	Installing a bathroom vanity sink	72
	Installing a pedestal sink	74
	Setting up a laundry room	76
	Installing a garbage disposer	78
	Adding a hot-water dispenser	80
	Adding an under-sink filter	82
	Hooking up an ice maker	83
	Replacing a dishwasher	84
	Toilets	86
	Troubleshooting and repairs	88
	Clearing a clog	89
	Eliminating run-on	90
	Installing a new float cup	91
	Repairing a ballcock valve	91
	Seeping and phantom flushes	92
	Leaks from the tank	93
	Replacing a toilet	94
	Pipe Repairs	96
	Repairs to copper pipe	98
	Repairs to plastic pipe	102
	Repairs to steel pipe	104
	Gas pipe and connectors	106
	Repairs to cast-iron pipe	107
	Leaks at stop valves and supply tubes	108
	Installing a stop valve on copper pipe	110
	Installing a stop valve on steel pipe	111
	Repairing shutoff valves	112
	Silencing pipe noises	113
	Thawing pipes and winterizing	114
	Glossary	116
	Index	118
	Metric Conversions	120