Plumbing: Design and Installation

by L.V. Ripka

Book Overview

Plumbing Design and Installation provides comprehensive coverage of the plumbing trade including the design, installation, testing, and repair of plumbing systems in residential and commercial... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 082690615X
• ISBN13: 9780826906151
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: American Technical Publishers
• Length: 474 Pages
• Weight: 3.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.5" x 11.2"

Customer Reviews

Plumbing: Design and Installation

I ordered this used book for a friend and was pleased with the condition. It was in perfect condition. Very informative.

A plumbing teacher's review

I use this book often in the shop/classroom. I think it is an excellent teaching aid when used in conjunction with the associated workbook. My only problem is converting some of the Minn. code into Massachusetts code where I teach. Several of the chapters deal specifically with plumbing traps, materials and plumbing fixtures, which I like. The workbook does a great job of using many different testing methods including True/False, multiple choice, essay questions, math and isometric sketching. In future editions I would love to see more info on the history of the trade, drawings/drafting and heating appliances. All in all, this is the best teaching book out there and I have looked through them all!

A good, solid book on plumbing

I first read and used this book in the US Navy Seabee training unit I was an instructor at in 1996. Being based on the Minnesota plumbing code, which is by far the most stringent in the country, it was a very good reference from which to learn and to teach. The company I work for now issues that same book to all new plumbers and I even keep a copy in the truck as a reference in the field. The companion workbook is a great tool also. If you're looking for a layman's breakdown of the MN code, this is it.

Plumbing by L.V. Ripka

This is an excellent book! It covers all the questions most of us have about the trade. I have purchased several books on the subject and this one is by far the best.