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  • Plumbing Basics
  • Written by author Rick Peters
  • Published by Sterling Publishing, 2003/12/01
  • What will you do if your faucet springs a leak, if your sink stops up, if your toilet valve breaks? You know it's going to happen at some point--so be prepared, by knowing how home plumbing systems operate, from top to bottom, and how to handle repairs on
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Introduction 4
Chapter 1 Home Plumbing Systems
Supply Systems 7
Waste Systems 8
Vent Systems 9
Traps 10
Plumbing Codes 11
Permits 12
Checking Your System 13
Common Requirements 14
Chapter 2 Plumbing Tools & Materials
General-Purpose Tools 17
Specialty Tools 19
Tools for Working with Copper 20
Sealants 21
Supply & Waste Pipe 22
Copper Fittings 24
CPVC Fittings 25
DWV Fittings 26
Supply Valves 27
Transition Fittings 28
Measuring Pipe & Fittings 29
Chapter 3 Working with Pipe
Joining Plastic Pipe 31
Disassembling Plastic Pipe 35
Joining Copper Pipe 36
Joining Brass Valves 40
Disassembling Copper & Brass 41
Joining Compression Fittings 42
Joining Flare Fittings 43
Joining Flexible Tubing 44
Joining Galvanized Pipe 46
Chapter 4 Emergency Repairs
Unclogging a Bathroom Sink 49
Unclogging a Kitchen Sink 54
Clearing Branch & Main Lines 56
Clearing Shower & Tub Drains 58
Unclogging Toilets 59
Repairing Minor Pipe Leaks 60
Repairing Major Pipe Leaks 62
Chapter 5 Repairing Faucets
Ball-Type Faucets 65
Cartridge-Type Faucets 68
Modern Compression Faucets 70
Outdated Compression Faucets 72
Valve Seats 73
Diaphragm Faucets 74
Disk Faucets 76
Reverse-Compression Faucets 78
Leaky Base Plates 80
Chapter 6 Repairing Sinks
Stopping Bathroom Sink Leaks 83
Adjusting a Pop-Up Mechanism 84
Replacing a Bathroom Sink Drain Body 85
Fixing a Leaky Kitchen Strainer 86
Repairing Dishwasher Connections 87
Stopping Garbage Disposer Leaks 88
Repairing a Diverter Valve 89
Replacing a Spray Hose 90
Fixing an Aerator 91
Chapter 7 Repairing Toilets
How a Toilet Works 93
Adjusting the Water Level 94
Adjusting the Handle and Lift Chain 95
Stopping a Running Toilet 96
Repairing a Diaphragm Ballcock 97
Repairing a Plunger-Valve Ballcock 98
Repairing a Float-Cup Ballcock 99
Installing a New Ballcock 100
Servicing a Flush Valve 102
Installing a New Flush Valve 103
Fixing a Leaky Toilet 104
Replacing a Wax Ring 105
Chapter 8 Replacing Fixtures
Replacing a Showerhead 109
Replacing a Tub Spout 110
Removing a Sink 111
Sink Mounting Variations 112
Installing a One-Piece Sink/Countertop 114
Installing a Drop-In Sink 116
Installing a Kitchen Sink 118
Replacing a Faucet 120
Replacing a Wide-Spread Faucet 122
Replacing a Tub/Shower Faucet 124
Glossary 126
Index 128


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