Download or read book Principles of Home Inspection: Plumbing written by and published by Dearborn Real Estate. This book was released on 2003 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text is organized into major sections on supply plumbing; water heaters; drain, waste, and vent plumbing; and fixtures and faucets. The mechanics and practical implications of water flow and pressure are covered first, to prepare for discussions of specific problems that can occur. Summary tables of piping materials help readers keep track of the variety of components they will see in practice. The text also delves into safety and efficiency issues.