Thoroughly updated with the assistance of seventeen master plumbers, the third edition of Plumbing Technology: Design and Installation introduces readers to all aspects of the commercial and residential plumbing trade, including home building. An excellent study guide for plumbers preparing to pass the "master plumber" exam, this edition features updated coverage of all current plumbing codes. Each unit of Plumbing Technology, 3rd Edition also contains new and improved summaries, plus "Test Your Understanding" quizzes (with answers in an appendix), to clarify and reinforce more difficult concepts. In addition, projects located throughout the book provide opportunities for hands-on plumbing practice and actual application of concepts. As such, readers gain an understanding of both the "why" and the "how" of plumbing design and installation.

Product Benefits:

• This book provides in-depth coverage of all aspects of commercial and domestic plumbing design and installation, plus discussion of all current codes
• An all-new introductory chapter identifies fundamental elements at the heart of modern plumbing and heating that are needed to master more complex design and installation tasks
• Detailed explanation of hands-on methods applied to plumbing tasks, ensures that readers learn both the "why" and "how" of first-rate plumbing design and installation
• Testing and safety practices are emphasized throughout, along with hands-on projects designed to simulate on-the-job plumbing experiences
• New, improved unit-end summaries help to enhance understanding, while quizzes help readers identify topics for further study and review
• A companion Instructor's Guide indexed to the text features 100 questions offering a comprehensive course review