Table of Contents

	Introduction	p. xi
	About the Author	p. xiii
	A Note From the Author	p. xv
	Plumbing	p. 1
	The Supply System	p. 2
	The Waste System	p. 4
	The Vent System	p. 6
	Lavatory Pop-up Drain	p. 8
	Sink Drain	p. 9
	Plunger-Type Tub Drain	p. 10
	Pop-up Tub Drain	p. 11
	Gravity Flow Toilet	p. 12
	Traps & Vents	p. 14
	Ball-Type Faucet	p. 16
	Cartridge-Type Faucet	p. 17
	Disk-Type Faucet	p. 18
	Compression-Type Faucet	p. 19
	Tempering Valve	p. 20
	Tub/Shower Control	p. 21
	Hose Bibbs	p. 22
	Pitcher (Hand) Pump	p. 23
	Jet Pump	p. 24
	Submersible Pump	p. 26
	Sump Pump	p. 28
	Pressure Tank	p. 29
	Electric Water Heater	p. 30
	Gas Water Heater	p. 31
	Electric Tankless Heater	p. 32
	Gas Tankless Heater	p. 33
	BoilerMate™ Water Heater	p. 34
	Solar Water Heater	p. 35
	Charcoal Cartridge Filter	p. 36
	Tank Filter	p. 37
	Water Softener	p. 38
	Reverse Osmosis Filter	p. 40
	UV Purifier	p. 41
	Fire Sprinklers	p. 42
	Wiring	p. 43
	Electrical Circuit	p. 44
	Ohm's Law	p. 45
	120 & 240 VAC	p. 46
	Circuit Breakers & Fuses	p. 47
	Service Drop	p. 48
	Electromechanical Meter	p. 49
	Smart Meter	p. 50
	Circuit Grounding	p. 51
	Electrical Panels	p. 52
	Receptacle	p. 54
	GFCI	p. 56
	AFCI	p. 57
	Single-Pole Switch	p. 58
	3- & 4-Way Switches	p. 60
	Ceiling Fan/Light Switch	p. 62
	Dimmer Switch	p. 64
	Flush-Mount Light Fixture	p. 66
	Hanging Ceiling Fixture	p. 67
	Floor & Table Lamps	p. 68
	Fluorescent Lamps	p. 69
	CO Detector	p. 70
	Battery Smoke Detector	p. 71
	Wired Smoke Detectors	p. 72
	Heating	p. 75
	Gas Warm Air Furnace	p. 76
	Gas Hot Water Boiler	p. 77
	Oil Warm Air Furnace	p. 78
	Oil Hot Water Boiler	p. 79
	Air-Source Heat Pump	p. 80
	Ventless Gas Heater	p. 82
	Direct-Vent Gas Heater	p. 84
	Direct-Vent Gas Fireplace	p. 85
	Electric Baseboard Heat	p. 86
	Warm Air Distribution	p. 87
	Hydronic Distribution	p. 88
	Hot Water Radiant Heat	p. 89
	Bimetallic Thermostat	p. 90
	Cooling	p. 91
	Natural Ventilation	p. 92
	Ceiling Fan	p. 93
	Whole-House Fan	p. 94
	Window Air Conditioner	p. 95
	Central Air Conditioner	p. 96
	Evaporative Cooler	p. 97
	Air Quality	p. 99
	Moisture & Mold	p. 100
	Humidifier	p. 102
	Dehumidifier	p. 103
	Furnace Filter	p. 104
	Electronic Air Cleaner	p. 105
	Appliances	p. 107
	Dishwasher	p. 108
	Top-Loading Clothes Washer	p. 110
	Electric Clothes Dryer	p. 112
	Gas Clothes Dryer	p. 113
	Electric Range/Oven	p. 114
	Gas Range/Oven	p. 115
	Microwave Oven	p. 116
	Garbage Disposer	p. 117
	Refrigerator/Freezer	p. 118
	Icemaker	p. 120
	Trash Compactor	p. 121
	Vacuum Cleaners	p. 122
	Windows & Doors	p. 125
	Double-Hung Window	p. 126
	Casement Window	p. 128
	Cylinder Lock	p. 129
	Deadbolt & Keyed Knob	p. 130
	Garage Door Opener	p. 131
	Foundation & Frame	p. 133
	Footings	p. 134
	Drainage	p. 135
	Radon Abatement	p. 136
	Pier Foundation	p. 137
	Slab Foundation	p. 138
	Full Foundation	p. 139
	Crawl Space	p. 140
	Grade Beam	p. 141
	Forces on the Frame	p. 142
	Beams in Bending	p. 144
	Framing Members	p. 146
	Post & Beam Frame	p. 148
	Plank & Beam Frame	p. 149
	Balloon Frame	p. 150
	Platform Frame	p. 151
	Advanced (OVE) Frame	p. 152
	Outdoors	p. 153
	4-Cycle Gasoline Engine	p. 154
	2-Cycle Gasoline Engine	p. 156
	Chain Saw	p. 158
	Lawn Mower	p. 160
	Gas String Trimmer	p. 162
	Pool Pump & Filter	p. 163
	Lawn Sprinkler System	p. 164
	Septic System	p. 166
	Toward Sustainability	p. 169
	Clock Thermostat	p. 170
	Air-Tight Wood Stove	p. 171
	Pellet Stove	p. 172
	Ground-Source Heat Pump	p. 174
	Passive Solar Heating	p. 176
	Natural Ventilation	p. 178
	Air-to-Air Heat Exchanger	p. 179
	Low-E Windows	p. 180
	Window Insulating Panel	p. 182
	Motion-Activated Switch	p. 184
	Compact Fluorescent Lamp	p. 186
	LED Lamp	p. 187
	Solar Pool Heater	p. 188
	Pool Cover	p. 189
	Front-Loading Washer	p. 190
	Index	p. 191

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