Why pay a plumber? Once you know the two basic systems that make up most residential plumbing -- water supply and drain-waste-vent -- you can, on your own: improve water flow; fix leaks, clogs, and broken fixtures; and replace the entire sink, showerhead, or toilet. Repair gas and water heaters, from relighting the pilot to putting in a new thermocouple. Join plastic and copper pipe, silence noisy ones, and thaw frozen pipes. With this handy reference, you'll upgrade all your plumbing needs, quickly and easily.
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Why pay a plumber? Once you know the two basic systems that make up most residential plumbing -- water supply and drain-waste-vent -- you can, on your own: improve water flow; fix leaks, clogs, and broken fixtures; and replace the entire sink, showerhead, or toilet. Repair gas and water heaters, from relighting the pilot to putting in a new thermocouple. Join plastic and copper pipe, silence noisy ones, and thaw frozen pipes. With this handy reference, you'll upgrade all your plumbing needs, quickly and easily.
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