Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Plumbing, 6th edition (Black & Decker Complete Guide)

This covers many common issues and is written in a manner for understanding. I believe with some basic already learned skills, this book will aid the DIYer well. The many photos and cutaway figures are all labeled well for learning terminology and procedures. However do not be shocked when you realize working on 25 year old plumbing doesn't immediately seem as easy as what's presented in the book. You rarely know who's been working on stuff prior to your issue, and to me that hurdle is jumped with experience. Plan your job in advance and for uncertainties. This book will aid you in making the decision between "you doing it" or should you hire a professional.

Great book. I purchased it because I found the electrical book so informative.This is a used book. The only way I can tell is that there is a small library sticker on the spine, and the single library stamp on the top edge of the pages. I am immensely happy with the seller.

Got this book to get a foundation of plumbing and is the book of choice as the required book for the adult community class, plumbing DIY. Lots of pics, very helpful

This is a well illustrated and good book for basic to slightly moderate experience projects. I only give it four stars vs. five, because I feel like it should have more than basic projects with more comprehensive information. (i.e. how to lay out plumbing beneath a new basement/house pad, step - by- step septic system installation.

This book won't make you a plumber, but there's so much information, and so many easy to follow, full-color illustrations, you can tackle most jobs yourself. If anything, you'll know what's involved with just about any plumbing issue that may arise in your home. This book is highly organized and informative. You'll easily understand (correctly) how to simply plunge a toilet all the way to how the entire plumbing system in your house works, and everything in between.

A solid guide to home plumbing. I bought this after checking out an older edition from our local library, and I have to say it seems worth the money to get the newer edition. This isn't going to turn anyone into a plumber overnight, but it will likely help many people complete some home projects or at least know enough to talk to a plumber.Highly recommended.

I was pleasantly surprised by this whole line of books. I have bought quite a few because of this. I have done quite a bit of general carpentry but haven't worked in the field for quite a few years because of a career change. Looking to get back into it, I decided to try some books to sharpen back up before getting back to it. I was honestly expecting to be disappointed due to the tools of theirs that I have used, but was very happy with the strait forward and knowledgeable nature of these books. Well done.

I had no plumbing experience before I got this book. First of all, the order sucks. Since the book is called the complete guide, I think they should put explanations of all the plumbing materials and tools before installation guides. And the main reason I got this book is cause I have a busted water line behind a wall that I'm trying to fix. This book has no information on how to find the leak behind a wall, or how to fix the leak. So do not buy if you trying to fix a major water line leak.

A comprehensive manual for anyone, who wants to learn more about fixing things around the house. Easy to understand,and from a known name in tools.

Este libro es una introduccion a la persona promedio o que le gusta arreglar cosas en la casa al mundo de la plomeria. Cubre muchos temas pero principalmente se enfoca a proyectos pequeños y no tanto a hacer la plomeria de una casa nueva.Me gusto como se ve esta edicion, mucho mas facil de usar que otras anteriores, pero quitaron algunos temas importantes como "seleccionar el tamaño adecuado de la tuberia" que estaba presente en las ediciones anteriores.Creo que es un buen libro pero quito parte de su esencia en esta ultima edicion que no me deja recomendarlo tan facilmente. Si no planeas hacer las reparaciones tu mismo, igual puede servir para entender lo que se necesita para un proyecto y poder supervisar a un plomero.

Good book. Could have covered drip irrigation plumbing details.

Well written and easy to understand for the layman. Very up to date and well recommended for the handyman DIY'er. Great book to use to check up on trades doing plumbing for you. As Mike H. says "Do it right the first time".

I taught it would contain more information about the vent and drain systems, as well as the hot and cold water supply system.