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Suggested reading for begginer

Suggested reading for begginer

Suggested reading for begginer

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I am a plumber, and am in my second year of my apprenticeship. I plan on going past being on the jobsite strictly and would like to deal with drawings etc. I am fairly good at reading plans and putting the picture on the paper into real pipe.

I am asking for some suggested reading so that i can teach myself some of the code and the reasoning behind it. If anyone has any suggestions please let me know.

Thanks,

RE: Suggested reading for begginer

You need to possibly join ASPE (American Society of Plumbing Engineers) (if you're in US) and/or attempt to get their Data Books.  There are four books and I think they modelled themselves after ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers) which aslo publishes four books (each one updated every four years).  Anyway, the books are:

1. Fundamentals of Plumbing Engineering
2.  Plumbing Systems
3.  Special Plumbing Systems
4.  Plumbing Components and Equipment

I joined ASPE back in mid 90's when I first started doing some plumbing design.  At the monthly meetings (local chapter) they frequently had code discussions as well as other topical plumbing classes.  The members/guests were plumbers, designers and engineers.

Good luck.

RE: Suggested reading for begginer

Hello idunno09

I realize books are expensive but there are a couple by Michael Frankel and others that may be right for you:

http://www.amazon.com/Basic-Plumbing-Illustrations-Howard-Massey/dp/0934041997

http://www.amazon.com/Facility-Systems-Handbook-Michael-Frankel/dp/0070218919

http://www.amazon.com/Pipe-Drafting-Design-Second-Parisher/dp/0750674393/ref=pd_sim_b_njs_title_5

Also there are a few small (really pocket size) guides an manuals in print that you might find useful.  These are usually given away free by manufacturer's representatives.  Also look here:

http://www.anvilintl.com/literature/index.php?lit=br

Do not overlook the freebies that were written (using your tax money) for government or military groups.  Lots of good information in those:

http://engstandards.lanl.gov/engrman/6mech/pdfs/D20-AppA-ASME_B31.3-r1a.pdf
and
http://www.usace.army.mil/inet/usace-docs/eng-manuals/em1110-1-4008/toc.htm

Good luck

Regards, John.

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