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Informationen zum Autor Roy Treloar has been involved with the mechanical service industry since leaving school in 1973, becoming a full time lecturer, teaching plumbing in 1985. He is currently the curriculum development manager for the Professional Training Centre at Colchester Institute where he is responsible for various plumbing, heating, gas and electrical training and assessment programmes. Roy is author of several books, including two other highly successful textbooks published by Wiley-Blackwell, the Plumbing Encyclopaedia and Gas Installation Technology . Klappentext The 4th edition of Plumbing continues to provide the definitive single volume text on plumbing, heating and gas installation work, ideal for students working towards their Diploma in plumbing or NVQ/SVQ at levels 2 and 3. Highly illustrated and easy to read and understand, it tackles plumbing topic by topic, in double page spreads with text, full colour illustrations, and clear photographs, enabling the reader to grasp the essentials quickly and easily. This approach ensures it also provides a concise reference for the trained plumber. Special features include: concise text many clear, full colour illustrations around 140 photographs topics focussed on the needs of NVQ/SVQ levels 2 and 3 additional topics beyond levels 2 and 3 a self-assessment section a problem-solving section This new edition has been thoroughly updated to take account of changes to the Building Regulations, including changes to the following approved documents: Part F - Ventilation; Part G - Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency; Part H - Drainage and waste disposal; Part L - Conservation of fuel and power and Part P - Electrical safety. A significant new section on energy conservation & sustainability has been added, and additional related material introduced where relevant. The extensive coverage with new, full colour illustrations to enhance legibility and understanding, and the emphasis on safety in the work place ensure this remains the definitive single volume for both student and trained plumbers. Zusammenfassung The 4th edition of Plumbing continues to provide the definitive single volume text on plumbing! heating and gas installation work! ideal for students working towards their plumbing technical certificate or NVQ/SVQ at levels 2 and 3. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction x List of Abbreviations xi Acknowledgements xii A Qualification in Plumbing xiii Workplace Evidence for NVQ Achievement xiv Part 1 Key Principles, Safety and Common Plumbing Processes 1 The Plumbing Industry 2 Customer Relations and Communication Skills 4 Functional Skills 6 Employment Rights and Responsibilities 8 Effective Working Relationships 10 Health and Safety Legislation 12 Safe Working Practices 14 Personal Protective Equipment 16 Safety Signs 18 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 20 Access Equipment and Working at Heights 22 Safe Working with Hand Tools and Machinery 24 Fire Safety 26 Regulations Governing Plumbing Work 28 Identification of Pipework 30 The International Metric System 32 Areas, Volumes and Capacities 34 Mass, Weight, Force, Pressure and Density 36 Water Pressure 38 Physical Properties of Materials 40 Heat and its Effects 42 Corrosion 44 Plumbers' Tool Kit 46 Specialist Hand Tools for Pipework 48 Specialist Hand Tools for Sheetwork 50 Plastic Pipe and Fittings 52 Low Carbon Steel Pipe and Fittings 54 Copper Pipe and Fittings 56 Low Carbon Steel Pipe Bending 58 Copper Pipe Bending 60 Pipe Bending Using Heat 62 Soldering 64 Welding Equipment and Safety 66 Welding Processes 68 Bronze Welding ...
