Ultimate Guide: Plumbing Table of Contents
Introduction
WORKING WITH WATER PIPING
Cutting Water Pipes
Copper Water Piping Using a Tubing Cutter Cutting with a Hacksaw Solder Soldering Copper Soldering Copper Tubing Other Methods of Joining Copper Compression Fittings Flare Fittings Push-Fit Fittings
Steel Piping Cutting, Threading, and Fitting Steel Piping
Lead Water Piping
Plastic Water Piping Cutting and Fitting CPVC Pipe
In-Line Water-Control Valves Gate Valves Ball Valves Globe Valves Stop-and-Waste Valves Fixture Stops
Utility Faucet Valves Hose Bibcocks Freeze-Proof Sillcocks Freeze-Proof Yard Hydrants
Regulators & Safety Valves Vacuum Breakers Check Valves Pressure-Reduction Valves Temperature-and-Pressure-Relief Valves INSTALLING SINKS & RELATED EQUIPMENT
Water- and Waste-Connections Basics Sink Drains Dishwashers
How To Replace a Bathroom Faucet & Drain Removing Old Bathroom Faucets Removing the Drain Installing a New Bathroom Faucet Installing a New Drain
How To Replace a Wall-Hung Bathroom Sink with a Vanity & Molded Top Removing the Wall-Hung Bathroom Sink Installing the Cabinet and Top Installing a Bathroom Sink in a Plywood Top
How To Replace a Kitchen Sink Removing the Old Kitchen Sink Attaching Drain Fittings to the New Sink Attaching the Faucet Installing a Metal-Rim Sink Installing a Self-Rimming Cast-Iron Sink Connecting the Traps Connecting the Water
How To Install a Laundry Sink Installing a Freestanding Laundry Sink
Waste-Disposal Units General Repairs and Maintenance Removing a Waste-Disposal Unit Installing a Waste-Disposal Unit
Built-In Dishwashers Removing an Old Dishwasher Installing a New
Dishwasher Hot-Water Dispensers Installing an Instant Hot-Water Dispenser
FAUCET REPAIRS
Faucet Overview Water-Equipped Compression Faucets Washerless Faucets
Repairing Compression Faucets Replacing a Seat Washer To Fix a Leak Replacing Faucet Seats Grinding Faucet Seats Repairing Worn Stem Packing Fixing O-Ring Stem Leaks
Fixing Ball-Type Faucets How to Repair a Leaky Ball Faucet
Repairing Cartridge Faucets Repairing a Single-Handle Kitchen Faucet Repairing a Single-Handle Bath Cartridge Faucet Repairing Two-Handle Cartridge Faucets
Repairing Ceramic-Disk Faucets Fixing a Leak in a Ceramic-Disk Faucet Repairing Two-Handle Ceramic-Disk Faucets
Faucet-Related Repairs Dealing with Leaky Spray Attachments Correcting Aerator Problems Fixing Faucet Spout Leaks
Repairing Tub & Shower Faucets Reaching Recessed Faucets Fixing Single-Handle Tub and Shower Faucets Working with Scald-Control Faucets
Repairing Freeze-Proof Sillcocks & Hydrants Repairing a Yard Hydrant Fixing a Freeze-Proof Sillcock
TOILET REPAIRS & INSTALLATION
Toilet Fundamentals How Gravity-Flow Toilets Work Water-Saving Toilets
Trouble-Shooting Gravity-Flow Toilets Problem 1: Slow Toilet Problem 2: Bacteria- or Mineral-Clogged Toilet Problem 3: Slow-Filling Toilet Problem 4: Running Toilet Problem 5: Rippling Water Problem 6: Hissing Toilet Problem 7: Sticking Flush Handle Problem 8: Stuck Seat Problem 9: Leaking Base
Repairing Toilets Replacing a Flush Valve Replacing a Fill Valve
Trouble-Shooting Pressure-Assisted Toilets Problem 1: Running Toilet Problem 2: Inefficient Flushes
Toilet Flanges Leaky Flange Gaskets Broken Flanges
Resetting a Toilet
Installing a New Toilet Setting Toilets on Concrete
CLEARING DRAINPIPES
Drain Cleaners Chemical Drain Cleaners Mechanical Drain Cleaners
Access to Sink Lines
Access to Cleanout Fittings
Clearing Techniques Getting the Most from a Plunger Effective Auger Techniques
Clearing Bathtub Drains Clearing a Stopper Mechanism Clearing a Pop-Up Mechanism
Clearing Other Traps Clearing Bathroom Drum Traps Clearing Shower Drains Clearing Floor Drains Clearing Toilet Drains
REPAIRING & INSTALLING TUBS & SHOWERS
Waste & Overflow Repair & Replacement Replacing a Tub Drain Assembly
Tub & Shower Faucets Replacing a Tub-Shower Faucet
Bathtubs 231 Whirlpool Tubs Installing a Cast-Iron Bathtub
Showers 238 Installing a Shower Stall
MAINTAINING & INSTALLING WATER HEATERS
Electric & Gas Water Heaters Electric Water Heaters Gas-Fired Water Heaters
Common Water-Heater Problems Faulty T&P Relief Valves Sediment Accumulation Anode Rods
Servicing Gas-Fired Water Heaters Combustion-Air Problems Vent-Pipe Problems Maintaining the Thermocouple and Burner
Servicing Electric Water Heaters Troubleshooting the Wiring and Thermostat Replacing a Heating Element
Replacing a Gas-Fired Water Heater
Installing an Electric Water Heater
SUMP PUMPS, FILTERS & SOFTENERS
Sump Pumps Sump Pumps for Groundwater and Runoff Installing a Submersible Sump Pump Installing an Above-Floor Sump Box
Filters Filter Types Installing In-Line Filters Installing Reverse-Osmosis Units
Ion-Exchange Equipment Installing Water Softeners
SEPTIC SYSTEMS, WELLS & SPRINKLERS
Septic Systems
Private Water Wells How to Replace a Leaking Pressure Tank
How to Install an Underground Sprinkler System An Overview Bringing the Water Outdoors Connecting Sprinkler Pipes Connecting the Sprinkler Heads Finishing the Plumbing The Control Panel
Appendix 1PLUMBING BASICS
Water Supply System Municipal Supply Lines Water Meters Types of Service Line Interior Water Supply Systems Fixture and Appliance Connections
Drainage & Vent Systems Sizes and Materials The Drainpipe System
Tools Shopping for Tools Plumbing Tools
Appendix 2PLANNING PLUMBING CHANGES & ADDITIONS
Building Codes Permits and Inspections
Layout & Feasibility Standard Rough-In Measurements Designing Efficient Plumbing Installations Planning for Access
Appendix 3DRAINS, VENTS & TRAPS
Drains Basic Drainage Considerations Installing In-Ground Piping
Vents Vent Types and Terms Basic Drain and Vent Considerations Sizing Fixture Drains and Vents Installing Vents and Vent Fittings Roof Vent Considerations
Traps Trap Variations Broken Trap Seals
Appendix 4WORKING WITH WASTE & VENT PIPES
Cast-Iron Drainage Piping Cast-Iron Fittings How to Cut Cast Iron Installing New Cast Iron Working with Existing Cast Iron Splicing T- and Y-fittings New Piping into Old Hubs Tearing Out a Cast-Iron System
Plastic Drainage Piping Working with Plastic Drainpipe
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