The definitive, easy-to-follow guide to plumbing and heating repairs in your home. An extension of the international bestselling Collins Complete DIY Manual, this brand-new edition is packed with user-friendly photos and is fully updated with the latest information about tools, products and regulations. Whether repairing a leaking tap or installing a new shower, Collins Complete Plumbing and Heating is the indispensable tool to help you get the job done well -- and keep costs to a minimum.

Contents include: / Emergency repairs / Taps, sinks and kitchen appliances / Toilets, baths and showers / Boilers and radiators / Identifying faults and maintenance / Safety tips / Tools for the job.

Modern systems and materials mean that most domestic plumbing jobs are within the scope of do-it-yourselfers. This guide explains the basic skills of plumbing which can be applied to any situation. Instructions for 30 projects, from mending a leaking tap, to installing a shower unit, are detailed.

This book provides a single volume text for NVQ plumbing and gas installation students at levels 2 and 3. It tackles the subject, topic by topic, in double page spreads of text and illustrations so that the reader can grasp essentials quickly and easily. The new edition has been updated to cover revised standards, new regulations and the latest health and safety legislation. It is based on the latest NVQ programme. It features, for the first time, a large number of photographs and all illustrations have been redrawn.

The Plumbing Encyclopaedia has been written in encyclopaedic form to enable the student, plumber and heating engineer to find accurate information on specific aspects of their craft quickly. The book includes entries and definitions for over 2300 terms, components, techniques and working practices, clearly explaining the terminology used by plumbers. Topics covered include:

• cold and hot water supplies
  
• drainage
  
• soldering and welding
  
• hot water heating
  
• radiant heating
  
• solar heating
  
• electrical work
  
• sanitation
  
• sheet weathering
  
• gas and oil supplies
  
• warm air heating
  
• steam heating
  
• air conditioning
  
• building science
  
• and many more