Plumbing a House: For Pros by Pros

by Peter Hemp

Master plumber Peter Hemp explains in step-by-step sequence how to create (for both new and remodeled homes) plumbing systems that function efficiently and withstand the rigors of time. For both... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1561583332
• ISBN13: 9781561583331
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Taunton Press
• Length: 205 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.0" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

Comprehensive, Complete, Educational

After searching a few videos and visiting the local hardware store, I was frustrated at the lack of information available about the specifics of general plumbing. Plumbers must hate this book because it outlines in detail many of the tricks of the trade. I am building my own home and have obtained all of the information I need to perform the job in this book with the exception of the septic system. There are plenty of illustrations that cover everything from tool and material selection, to rough in plumbing and finish plumbing. The writer obviously knows a thing or two about plumbing, as I was able to avoid several pitfalls by following the advice in the book. This is hands down the only plumbing book you need, unless you need septic information, which this book does not cover at all.

Plumbing a House a true Hands On Guide

A friend recommended this book to me, and I can't thank him enough. This book has all the descriptions, charts and helpful "real plumber" tips you need to plumb your entire house or just a room or tub. Other self help books I have used miss the mark with only half the story. They leave out key info needed to actually do the job, and seem better suited as "coffee table books." This one delivers from A to Z, with everything in between, and can really be used to plan, start and finish the job. Contains lists of plumbing tools needed too.

should have read it sooner

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.

There may be a better book, but I haven't seen it.

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 help

Excellent book

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.