Plumbing (For Pros By Pros) [Paperback]

Rex Cauldwell (Author)

Book Description

Series: For Pros By Pros | Publication Date: January 1, 2007

The author of Wiring a House and Inspecting a House covers waterfront in Plumbing, from the submersible pump in the bottom of the well to the utility sink in the laundry room, to step-by-step installation procedures for all plumbing fixtures, hardware, and appliances in the home. Along the way, the author makes carefully planned detours into the non-standard circumstances a builder or remodeler is likely to encounter in a remodel. Throughout the book, process and technique are linked through special color-coded "finding guides" to the related reference information in the back. This reference section includes a concise index of the plumbing code, photos and descriptions of every type of pipe, every form of fitting, and all the unique and special tools that apply to plumbing, as well as sizing charts, expansion tables and other relevant technical data.

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About the Author

A third generation tradesperson, Cauldwell is both a master electrician and master plumber. Cauldwell has an A.A.S. degree in Electronic Engineering and gives seminars nationwide. He is a consultant and Q & A reference, an expert witness and his books Wiring A House and Inspecting a House are popular industry standards.

Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: Taunton Press; 1 edition (January 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561588172
• ISBN-13: 978-1561588176
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 9.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #76,656 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #24 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > How-to & Home Improvements > Plumbing & Household Automation

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Strengths and weaknesses, November 4, 2007

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GENE GERUE "Author, Find Your Ideal Country Home" (Zanoni, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Plumbing (For Pros By Pros) (Paperback)

This book has strengths and weaknesses. Lots of good info and photos on building a plumbing system in a house. Apparently the house is half in the country and half in the city. Paradoxically, the author spends over forty pages on wells, pumps, pressure tanks and well-water supply system piping, but not one page on septic systems, cesspools, leach lines, or graywater systems. Go figure. The other void I found was zero information on cleanouts. The sub-title is a puzzle: For Pros By Pros. "For Pros" implies that the book is designed for professional plumbers. Do they really need help in learning how to sweat copper and glue plastic pipe? Apparently so, but apparently they need no help on cleanouts or waste systems beyond the house.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Cauldwell winner., January 27, 2007

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Jeffrey J. Murray (Ellington, Connecticut, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Plumbing (For Pros By Pros) (Paperback)

This is another down to earth Cauldwell book. It is full of tips on how to do superior work and it's up to date, PEX tubing, air admittance valves etc. I particularly like some of Rex's special tips such as his under the kitchen sink custom drain system. There is also practical advice on what tools are most useful including some specials that you can make yourself. The writing style is enjoyable, informal yet meaty. Reading it is like being mentored by a real world professional who has first hand practical experience to share. It's a bargain.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars OK Plumbing book, September 28, 2007

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R. Smola "rich-in-wichita" (Wichita, KS United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Plumbing (For Pros By Pros) (Paperback)

It's not that this plumbing book by Rex Cauldwell is bad, it's just not as good as his other title, "Remodel Plumbing."

If you are going to buy just one plumbing book, buy "Remodel Plumbing" by the same author.