| Gain first-hand knowledge of the issues that plumbing professionals deal with every day! Plumbing Year 2 continues to cultivate the level of understanding that apprentices need to be successful in the field through an introduction to piping materials, sources, and distribution for portable water, water pipe sizing, cross-connection protection, and water heater. With this knowledge learners will explore sewage disposal, drainage fixture units, building drains, and stacks. Installation practices for plastic pipes and fittings are also highlighted. Developed by contractors for contractors, this book integrates blueprint reading, welding, venting, mathematics, and related science into its wide-ranging plumbing coverage.
Benefits:
⢠comprehensive plumbing code definitions are based on the National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC) so that readers learn definitions that are consistent with industry standards
⢠creatively combines theory with straightforward examples so that readers learn âwhyâ things work as well as âhowâ they work
⢠safe work practices are highlighted throughout, integrating detailed explanations of why tasks are accomplished in a particular manner
⢠organized according to the US Department of Labor Standards, this book meets the qualifying standards for the classroom portion of apprentice programs recognized by the USDOL
⢠a useful appendix on welding theory provides additional information for those readers looking to advance their trade skills
⢠e.resource provides PowerPoint slides, computerized test bank, lesson plans, syllabus, and more
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