Remodel Plumbing

By Rex Cauldwell Taunton Press, 2005 Soft cover, 8.5" x 11", 182 pages Step-by-step instructions, 225 color photographs, and more than 70 detailed drawings show how to plan and execute all phases of a remodel plumbing job. You never know what you'll encounter during a remodel, so you have to be prepared to work around problems when they inevitably arise. In Remodel Plumbing, third-generation master plumber Rex Cauldwell shows real-world problems and solutions that you can use to figure out problems on your own jobs This book covers the full range of pipe types you'll likely encounter on a remodel job, including steel, cooper, PB, CPVC, and PEX. You won't just learn how to install them, but how to tie them into existing systems. This complete guide explains: The water supply system Tapping into supply lines Adding/running drains and vents Remodeling kitchen and baths Installing a dishwasher Plumbing in an icemaker Converting a tub-only faucet to a tub/shower Installing a toilet