Plumbing: Mechanical Services
Book Two
5th edition
By G.J. Blower
June 2007
Distributed By Trans-Atlantic Publications, Inc.
Pearson / Prentice Hall
ISBN: 9780131976214
402 Pages, Illustrated, 7 1/2 x 9 3/4"
$82.50 paper original
This book is a key course text for Plumbing NVQs Levels 2 & 3 and Heating & Ventilation
NVQs Levels 2 & 3, and is suitable for Technical Certificates in Plumbing
levels 1 & 2. It is also essential reading for those studying for the
domestic heating course, gas, oil, unvented hot water systems and lead sheet
options connected with these courses. Also suitable for students on
professional building courses where general aspects of plumbing are included.
Contents
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
1. Welding and brazing processes
2. Gas installations
3. Cold water supply
4. Hot water supply
5. Hot water heating systems
6. Oil firing
7. Sanitary appliances
8. Sanitary pipework
9. Underground drainage materials, fittings and systems
10. Sheet lead roof weatherings
11. Electrical systems
Appendix A: Assignments
Appendix B: National Vocational Qualifications
Appendix C: Control Systems for New and Existing Dwellings
Appendix D: Whole House Boiler Sizing Method for Houses and Flats
Index
Features- Includes new building regulations
- Updated environment isses; including condensing boilers and reuse of washing water
- Updated material on sanitation, drainage and zone control
Author
G. J. Blower has had many years' experience both as a plumber and as a teacher of plumbing. He was formerly Senior Lecturer in Plumbing at the College of North-East London as well as a City & Guilds Examiner and an assessor for the London and South-East Regional Advisory Council.
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