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Weighty tome shows how engineering intersects architecture
This almost 1800 page treatise on mechanical and electrical design as it relates to architecture is one of a kind. It is not an artistic book on the subject, although some artistic ability is always needed in any aspect of building design. Instead it is a very technical book that shows how the architect must be part electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, electrician, physicist, plumber, safety specialist, and transportation engineer in order to design the modern building. And to top it all off, you need to be knowledgable of current mechanical and electrical equipment - their specifications and their costs.
Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings
Excellent. The best book I have seen on the subject.

An Invaluable Reference Source
That a book has gone through ten editions says something about the acceptance of that book. In the case of this book, it says that this is basically the Bible of the subject, after all it's been around since the first edition in 1935. And it's subject is basically everything not covered by the structure of the building. This includes heating, cooling, electricity, lighting, water, plumbing fixtures, even acoustics, fire protection, and for bigger buildings such things as burglar alarms, elevators and moving stairways, and more.
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Subjects:  1. Buildings    2. Design & Drafting    3. Do-It-Yourself - Plumbing    4. Electric equipment    5. Engineering - Mechanical    6. Environmental engineering    7. Home Improvement / Construction    8. Mechanical equipment    9. Science/Mathematics    10. Technology    11. Architecture    12. Architecture / Design & Drafting   

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A great learning tool.
This book fits perfectly into a series called for Pro's by Pro's.
Great addition to the handyman's library
This is a great book!After having read it cover to cover a few times now, I feel very comfortable to tackle most of the plumbing work I am doing as I remodel my house.It explains everything not only step by step, but also explains why, when and where different materials out perform eachother.

Some useful information
I am building my own house and find myself frequently referring to this book. There is much useful information; I only wish it were more up-to-date. It was published 12 years ago, but much of the info was out dated even then. And plumbing isn't exactly a rapidly changing field. The sad thing is that there aren't really any books out there that are much better.
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Subjects:  1. Do-It-Yourself    2. Do-It-Yourself - Plumbing    3. Home Improvement / Construction    4. House & Home    5. House Plans    6. Home & House Maintenance    7. House & Home / Plumbing   

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Mechanical and Electrical Systems in Buildings, 2nd
Very good book. Helps you understand the systems inside (and outside) of buildings in use everyday that most folks don't have a clue about. If you are interested in understanding how your building equipment functions this is a good book for you. Down to earth and well written. Recommend to property management personnel.

Great book for newbies!
If ur stepping into the building services industry, this book will be a comprehensive packaged info for your reading pleasure. Includes lotsa real-life diagrams, plan routings, concepts and explanation.It's 4am over here in Singapore and I've just finished reading one of the topics, just imagine how attractive the contents this book has! However, the only and regretable drawback is: the units are empirical which make it very difficult for me for in my country, we use SI metric units. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Buildings    2. Do-It-Yourself - Plumbing    3. Electric equipment    4. Engineering - Mechanical    5. Mechanical equipment    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Technology    8. Technology & Industrial Arts    9. Manufacturing technologies    10. Technical design    11. Technology / Engineering / Mechanical   

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2003 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODES HANDBOOK
ORDERED ON 16 JUNE RECIEVED 27 JUNE, GOOD DELIVERY TIME ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Building Codes    2. Construction - General    3. Do-It-Yourself - Plumbing    4. Engineering - Mechanical    5. Plumbing Technology    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Technology    8. Technology & Industrial Arts    9. Technology / Construction & Construction Trades   

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An estimating book for all industry
I have used this book since 1986. It has been the cornerstone of my pipe estimating. It is easy to use and in most cases you can narrow a seemingly complicated estimating job down to a few tables. I recommend this book to any estimator charged with providing accurate budgets in industrial construction.
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Subjects:  1. Accounting - General    2. Building Construction Costs    3. Business & Economics    4. Business/Economics    5. Construction - Plumbing    6. Do-It-Yourself - Plumbing    7. Estimates    8. Labor time    9. Pipe-fitting    10. Plumbing Technology    11. Skills    12. Technology & Industrial Arts    13. United States    14. Civil Engineering, Surveying & Building    15. Technology / Construction & Construction Trades   

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Water Storage by Art Ludwig
The book gives you lots of pertinent information about the pros and cons of water storage for any type of usage.Information is written in easy to understand terminology with lots of references and diagrams.Makes you aware of possible adverse situations and how to compensate for them.Great book for the novice as well as the seasoned individual.

Water Storage made Elegant
Thoughtful and comprehensive this book will guide you through water storage problems with the simplest and most elegant solutions.It will also guide you away from a multitude of mistakes.

Sounds Simple, And It Is, Once you have it explained
Most of us, in the United States at least, grew up where the supply of water was so simple. Your house was automatically connected to the city water mains when it was built and for a few dollars a month all the water you needed was supplied at the turn of a tap.
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Subjects:  1. Construction - Plumbing    2. Do-It-Yourself    3. Do-It-Yourself - Plumbing    4. House & Home    5. Reference   

Subjects:  1. Buildings    2. Design & Construction    3. Design and construction    4. Do-It-Yourself - Plumbing    5. Electric equipment    6. Engineering - Electrical & Electronic    7. Engineering - Mechanical    8. Environmental engineering    9. House & Home    10. Mechanical & Electrical Systems (Building Engineering)    11. Mechanical equipment    12. Science/Mathematics    13. Technology    14. Civil Engineering, Surveying & Building    15. House & Home / Design & Construction    16. Technical design   

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Good book, good price.
I purchased this book off amazon for ~ $15. After reading the sections on planning, tools & materials, working with pvc pipe, and installing a kitchen drain I had learned enough / was confident enough to purchase all the (correct) parts I needed from the local hardware store. Then I deinstalled our lousy food disposer (which I no longer wanted) and installed a new sink strainer and pvc drain pipes in its stead. I can only speculate as to how much money I saved; as the going rate around here for a plumber is $85/hr I'd imagine I saved at least that amount, but probably more. Good investment if you're patient, a little bit handy, and can follow instructions.

Well done. Well illustrated.
Gives a great overview and dives into specifics using pictures and drawings that are very helpful. I held back one star because it did not cover wells and pumps as detailed as I would have liked.
Clear and concise!
An EXCELLENT primer for the basics of home plumbing, but maybe a little difficult for someone with absolutely NO trade experience. The projects in the book are superbly explained and illustrated, but I wonder if I would have enjoyed it as much if I weren't already a journeyman carpenter. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Amateurs' manuals    2. Do-It-Yourself    3. Do-It-Yourself - Plumbing    4. Dwellings    5. Home Improvement / Construction    6. House & Home    7. Plumbing    8. Remodeling    9. DIY   

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wonderful
It was sent quickly.I like no hassles or delays.Great Job

Good Book
I have had this book before and gave it away to someone. So I wanted another one for myself, it is good for me in my trade. I am a plumber and pipefitter. Very good book!

Wonderfull
Book is excellant. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Do-It-Yourself - Plumbing    2. Engineering - Industrial    3. Engineering - Mechanical    4. Handbooks, manuals, etc    5. Pipe    6. Pipe fitting    7. Reference    8. Science/Mathematics    9. Technology    10. Technology & Industrial Arts    11. Welding    12. Technology / Engineering / Mechanical   

Subjects:  1. Construction - General    2. Do-It-Yourself - Plumbing    3. Engineering - Mechanical    4. Handbooks, manuals, etc    5. Plumbing    6. Plumbing Technology    7. Reference    8. Technology    9. Technology & Industrial Arts    10. Heating, lighting, ventilation    11. Technology / Engineering / Mechanical   

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Most complete and credible book on the topic
After reading a couple of books about composting toilets and graywater systems that were either suspiciously poetic or a little too humorous, I was happy to find this book. The best book out there
I would venture that the authors have forgotten more about toilets than most of the rest of us will ever know.There is no possible toilet configuration that does not receive at least cursory discussion.I only have 2 complaints about the book, both of them minor.First there were a couple of systems that I felt were described incompletely and critiqued a bit unfairly.Second, much of the book seemed to be a compilation of other writings without a lot of editing.Consequently there is significant repetition, and a presentation of information that is sometimes slightly disorganized and confusing. Impressive, comprehensive, reader friendly, practical.
The Composting Toilet System Book is an impressive, comprehensive, reader friendly, and practical guide to choosing, planning and maintaining composting toilet systems for those seeking an alternative to traditionalsewer and septic tank systems. David Del Porto and Carol Steinfeldcollaborate to explain the technologies, sources, applications, graywaterissues, and regulations relevant to a composting toilet system for thehome, whether manufactured or site-built. Highly recommended. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Construction - Plumbing    2. Do-It-Yourself    3. Do-It-Yourself - Plumbing    4. Ecology    5. Environmental Engineering & Technology    6. Home Improvement / Construction    7. House & Home    8. Sewage treatment & disposal    9. Waste management   

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HANDBOOK FOR STUDENTS
THIS HANDBOOK IS VERY USEFULL FOR STUDENTS TO BE AQUAINTED TO THEIR REAL LIFE AND TO IMPLEMNET THEIR THERORETICAL STUDIES TO REAL LIFE AND REQUIREMENTS ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Building Codes    2. Construction - Plumbing    3. Do-It-Yourself - Plumbing    4. Engineering - Mechanical    5. Handbooks, manuals, etc    6. Plumbing    7. Plumbing Technology    8. Reference    9. Study Guides    10. Technology    11. Technology & Industrial Arts    12. Technology / Engineering / Mechanical    13. USA   

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Bad
I really needed this book and after I ordered it I thought great. Then days later I got an email saying They didnt have it so I was being credited. If you dont have the book DONT POST IT!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Automation    2. Buildings    3. Construction - General    4. Design & Drafting    5. Do-It-Yourself - Plumbing    6. Electric equipment    7. Intelligent buildings    8. Mechanical & Electrical Systems (Building Engineering)    9. Mechanical equipment    10. Science/Mathematics    11. Technology & Industrial Arts    12. Automatic control engineering    13. Electrician skills    14. Heating, lighting, ventilation    15. House & Home / Plumbing   

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Useful for maintenance, not for purchase of a spa
This is helpful to understand the operations and "guts" of a hottub/spa, but not helpful in making decisions on which brand or type to buy initially. Once you have one, it is helpful in doing repairs yourself, and optimally maintaining it.

This is a must-read!!!
This book told me everything I needed to know about spas and more.It was informative, well-written, and just plain great for anyone who owns or is thinking of getting or building a hot tub or spa.I've already loaned my copy to a friend, and just bought a second one for myself.If you want to know ANYTHING about the world of spas...this book is a must-have.

Easy to read and understand.It answered all my questions.
I own all of Tamminen's excellent pool and spa books.While I'm not a pool professional, I am a do-it-yourself person.Any question I have about installation, maintenance, and upkeep, I find the answers in Tamminen's books.I recommend this book to anyone with a spa or a hot tub.You'll find what you're looking for every time. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Do-It-Yourself    2. Do-It-Yourself - Plumbing    3. Home Improvement / Construction    4. House & Home    5. Outdoor & Recreational Areas - General    6. Remodeling & Renovation - General    7. Repair    8. Building construction & materials    9. House & Home / Outdoor & Recreational Areas   

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Buyer Beware
When it was difficult to get to the library to view the Uniform Plumbing Code, I used this at home to study for an exam. I was rudely surprised when I got to the libary, compared the references to the code, and found that this guide was riddled with errors.It serves a purpose as it alerts the user to possible code issues, but you must check all references.The codes are expensive but not as expensive as counting on this guide might be.

What a plumbing instructor thinks.
Code check has helped me immensely. I teach residential plumbing for a 150+ employee 1500+ homes a year Northern California company and have found that the info in C.C. is formatted in such a way that my apprentice plumbers can easily find info they need. They seldom need clarification. All codes cited are referenced with the UPC and IRC section numbers for easy look up.(IRC not used here in NorCal but nice for those who need it) Diagrams are simple and clear. C.C. is laminated and tough. Built for in the field use.I love this book. Holding back the fifth star due to spanish version unavailability.

Its helpful
This has good diagrams, good descriptions, but is very basic.For the money you can find a better source. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Building inspection    2. Building laws    3. Do-It-Yourself    4. Do-It-Yourself - Plumbing    5. House & Home    6. Outlines, syllabi, etc    7. Plumbing    8. Plumbing Technology    9. Specifications    10. United States    11. House & Home / Reference   

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The help that I needed to install a Furnace!
My neighbor told me that there was a book out last year on how to install your own furnace. That ws great news to me. I bought The Furnace Book By Authorhouse online and I am glad that I did. Good informative book
I was hesitant about changing my own furnace until I purchased The Furnace Book. It was of great help and the pictures in the book help me to understand what I needed to do. Homeowner
The book had a lot of good useful information and great tips for installing my furnace. I wouldn't have tried this task without the book. ... Read more

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A fine pick for any who would restore function to an outside setting
Outdoor showers aren't just for camping anymore: they're popping up as trendy home add-ons to a garden, and Ethan Fierro's The Outdoor Shower: Creative Design Ideas For Backyard Living, From The Functional To The Fantastic allows for a range of ideas and applications. Lovely color photos of such showers run the gamut from very simple to amazingly detailed, while choices in heating from solar to convention and choices in design offer details for virtually any setting, whether it be stone, wood, metal or tile. A fine pick for any who would restore function to an outside setting.

Awesome & Inspiring
The Outdoor Shower book gave me the confidence to build my own outdoor shower.It also inspired me to get creative with my design.The book is rich with technical information, packed with great photos, and full of plumbing fixture ideas and more.Ethan has done a fantastic job at filling a void. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Design & Construction    2. Do-It-Yourself    3. Do-It-Yourself - Plumbing    4. Home Improvement / Construction    5. House & Home    6. Outdoor & Recreational Areas - General    7. Showers (Plumbing fixtures)    8. Home & House Maintenance    9. House & Home / Do-It-Yourself   

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Very helpful book
I converted my 1950 home to copper pipe from iron with the help of this book. At the same time I added 2 new 3/4 bathrooms and switched drain pupe from cast iron to PVC.Big Project.
Illustrations are very helpful
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Highly Informative Introduction. Extremely well done!
The Healthy House Answer Book is a tiny volume that packs a huge punch. Although small in stature, this book has much to offer on an extremely important subject. It reads well -- very well indeed! -- and offers simple, accurate explanations ofmany complicated topics. The Future is Sustaianble Architecture
It is an extremely interesting volume... of iummense use... to Built-Design professionals as well as amateurs. But personally speaking, it is not the amateurs, but the professional built-design professionals, whohave to be bull-dozed into accepting green architecture. Wish somethingmore can be done about it. H K Verma EditorInteriors Today - India's onlyMagazine for Built Design professionals Bombay interior@bol.net.in ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Building Construction    2. Cleaning & Caretaking - Household Hints    3. Do-It-Yourself - Plumbing    4. Dwellings    5. Environmental Health    6. Environmental engineering    7. General    8. Health & Fitness    9. Health & Fitness / General    10. Health Care Issues    11. Health/Fitness    12. House construction    13. Housing and health    14. Medical / Nursing    15. Miscellanea    16. Consumer education    17. Health    18. Health aspects    19. Indoor air pollution   

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Construction managment
This book was written by my old professor at wentworth institute of technology.Although he only gave me a B in the class i have to say the book was written very well ;).It is designed to give the reader important information of construction management in a very basic way.If you are a beginner in the construction business you can not go wrong with this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Construction - Electrical    2. Construction - General    3. Do-It-Yourself - Electrical    4. Do-It-Yourself - Plumbing    5. Engineering - Civil    6. Home Improvement / Construction    7. House & Home    8. Science/Mathematics    9. Technology    10. Building construction & materials    11. Electronics & Communications Engineering    12. Mechanical Engineering & Materials    13. Technology / Construction / Electrical