Modern Plumbing provides essential information about the tools, materials, equipment, and processes encountered in the plumbing field. The 2010 edition of this comprehensive textbook includes the latest information on installation and repair techniques, as well as recent developments in materials, fixtures, and appliances. Apprentices, vocational students, and anyone interested in plumbing will find Modern Plumbing a valuable aid in learning how plumbing systems are designed, installed, and maintained. Experienced plumbers who want to review basic plumbing techniques or study the recent developments in the plumbing field will also find this book helpful. - Back cover.