PHCC Educational Foundation/Moore’s PLUMBING 201, 7th Edition, offers practical knowledge and skills grounded in the real-world issues that plumbing professionals face. This proven resource was developed in partnership with the PHCC Educational Foundation, with curriculum and content created by educators and industry professionals. Building on the fundamentals covered in PLUMBING 101, this volume covers piping materials, sources and distribution for potable water, water pipe sizing, cross-connection protection, water heaters, sewage disposal, drainage fixture units, building drains, stacks and more. This edition features up-to-date code references in the three major plumbing codes. A clear, straightforward writing style, realistic examples and a strong, hands-on emphasis of applications make this text an invaluable resource for anyone entering or working in the plumbing industry.
1. Communication Skills and Professionalism.
2. Pipe Materials and Connection Methods.
3. Applications of Plastic Pipe and Fittings.
4. Introduction to Welding.
5. Soldering, Brazing, Cutting, and Gas Welding.
6. Piping Materials, Sources, and Distribution for Potable Water.
7. Water Pipe Sizing: Main and Branch and Individual Run Systems.
8. Water Heaters and Hot Water Distribution.
9. Cross-Connection Protection and Pipe Identification.
10. Sewers and Sewage Disposal Methods.
11. Drainage Fixture Units.
12. Building Drains.
13. Stacks.
14. Applied Plumbing Mathematics.
15. Applied Geometric Concepts.
16. Properties of Water and Air.
17. Venting Plumbing Drainage Systems.
18. Sump Pumps, Sewage Pumps, and Sewage Ejectors.
19. Plumbing Traps.
20. Fixture Supports.
21. Hoisting and Rigging.
22. Safety Concepts.
23. Rough-In Sheets, Single Line Drawings, and Isometric Drawings.
24. Details, Sections, and Exploded View Drawings.
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PHCC Educational Foundation
The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation was founded in 1987 by a partnership of contractors, manufacturers and wholesalers. Its mission is to provide workforce development, management education and technical training to advance the growth and career success of those employed in the plumbing and HVACR industry.
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Edward Moore
Edward T. Moore is the author of the Residential Construction Academy Plumbing video set as well as PLUMBING 101, PLUMBING 201, and PLUMBING 301. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering technology and a master’s degree in technology systems with a concentration in manufacturing engineering. Ed is currently the department manager and instructor for the Building Construction Trades and Air Conditioning Program at York Technical College in Rock Hill, S.C., where he has also served as an instructor for the Industrial Maintenance and Welding programs. A licensed Master Plumber for South Carolina, Ed is the owner of Moore Plumbing and Cabinetry. He has earned the NATE certification in Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps and is a certified Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma. Ed was previously certified as a HERS (Home Energy Rating Services) instructor through RESNET.
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This text has been revised with new code references and information about new products used in industry.
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Alongside its engaging, straightforward writing style, the text features full-color illustrations to bring key concepts to life and make material more accessible.
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Learning Outcomes for each chapter have been revised to clarify the individual skills and knowledge students should focus on.
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Organized according to U.S. Department of Labor standards, this title meets the qualifications for the classroom portion of apprentice programs recognized by the USDOL.
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Comprehensive plumbing code definitions are based on the National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC), exposing readers to definitions that are consistent with industry standards.
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Up-to-date codes throughout the text ensure that readers are gaining familiarity with the most current practices, methods and tools used by professionals in the field today.
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Installation practices for plastic pipes and fittings are presented in a dedicated chapter, providing detailed coverage of this fundamental area of plumbing.
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An appendix on welding theory provides additional information for readers interested in more advanced skills in this specific trade.
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