The Home plumber : a practical guide to plumbing jobs and emergencies

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Everyone knows the high cost of professional plumbing work, and that reliable plumbers, willing to answer emergency calls, are increasingly difficult to find. This invaluable handbook has been compiled by experts to enable you to carry out all basic domestic plumbing repairs and maintenance yourself.The Home Plumbing Manual explains how both old and modern hot water systems are constructed and work, and gives step-by-step instruction on how to tackle everyday faults like dripping taps, burst pipes, corroded cisterns, airlocks and blocked drains.The book also describes the plumbing-in of new domestic appliances including new bathroom and kitchen fittings. Concluding with a guide to the installation of a small-bore central heating system, The Home Plumbing Manual is a must for self-reliant householders everywhere.