Plumbing Books & Publications

Illustrated Plumbing Books & Publications

There are many good books which explain in great detail the particulars of plumbing drain and vent systems. After reading or reviewing some of the books, try to visit a house or large project under construction before the drywall or plaster is installed. Look at the drainage and vent system.

Pick out a fixture in the basement or first floor area. Note where the vent pipe begins. Follow that vent pipe until you see it interconnect with other vent pipes or until it exits the roof. You will quickly determine that in a standard house, there is almost as much vent piping as there is drainage piping!

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• Step-by-Step Plumbing
  Better Homes & Gardens Books, 1997
• Plumbing
  Time-Life Books, 1999

• Plumbing: Basic, Intermediate & Advanced Projects
  Creative Homeowner, 2002
• The Complete Guide to Home Plumbing
  Creative Pub. International, 2005
• Plumbing 1-2-3: Install, Upgrade, Repair, and Maintain Your Home's Plumbing System
  Meredith Books, 2001
• Complete Home Plumbing
  Sunset Books, 2001
• Basic Plumbing: Pro Tips and Simple Steps
  Meredith Books, 2002

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