Plumbing a House (For Pros By Pros) by Peter Hemp Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Plumbing a House (For Pros By Pros)
Book Review: should have read it sooner
Summary: 5 Stars
I wish I had read this book before the first remodel I attempted. I would of saved a lot of time by not learning the hard way. The book is full of practical details I haven't found in other books like how many layers of pipe tape to apply, how many threads on galvanized pipe to cut, tricks to copper sweat fitting when there is water in the line, what is the rule of thumb for the height of a sink drain. Peter being a plumber in Albany California where there is a variety of very old and new structures, I am sure he has run into all the possible problems with plumbing you can face and it shows in the book. Some experts in their field forget all the questions they had as a novice. Pete's book seems to cover all the "gotchas", the experts assume you know.Book Review: Plumbing a House
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this book and then had to purchase "Installing & Repairing Plumbing Fixtures" by the same author. Excellent book for anyone designing/building/remodeling a home. Great reference of plumbing "systems" including a chapter on fuel-gas and venting. Not to mention tools and materials references based upon use/test over time experiences. I'm in the process of designing/building a home and this book has been a great source for discussing/specifying materials and techniques to my builder.Book Review: There may be a better book, but I haven't seen it.
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been a pipefitter for five years, and do plumbing on the side. My cousin is building a house so I got this book to help me on rough in and general guidence through the job. Man what a help. This book saved hours of time and energy for me. If there is a better book out there I want to see it. Thanks for the helpBook Review: fabulous, fantastic,a super concise treatise on plumbing.
Summary: 5 Stars
I loved this book.My building inspector praised the job I did after reading Hemp's book!Book Review: Excellent book
Summary: 5 Stars
The is a great book for the ambitious DIYer. This is the best book on a home building topic that I have read. The book details procedures, reasoning, tools, and materials. It desribes the use of readily available, up-to-date products. However, it also shows how to handle many situations arising from remodel work such as replacing parts or tapping onto existing equipment. The "built to last" focus emphases the importance of quality parts and workmanship The book has taken the mystery out of plumbing for me. It has enabled me to replumb a bathroom, replace waste lines, and install a gas line.