Suitable for NVQ/SVQ students covering both levels 2 and 3, this book presents regulations and standards.

Includes entries and definitions for over 2300 terms, components, techniques and working practices, explaining the terminology used by plumbers. This work covers topics including: cold and hot water supplies; drainage soldering and welding; hot water heating; radiant heating; solar heating; electrical work; sanitation; and, sheet weathering.

Features a glossary and covers both emergency repairs and small projects such as plumbing dishwashers, changing taps. This guide covers tasks such as replacing a radiator or changing a tap. It also offers help for such crises as blocked toilets and frozen pipes. It shows you how to undertake basic emergency repairs.

Suitable for those concerned with gas installation work, whether plumbers, heating engineers or dedicated gas fitters, this title is useful for students taking NVQ gas installation and plumbing courses, as well as for operatives renewing their gas competences.

This accessible guide gives you all you need to know to carry out essential plumbing and heating jobs at home - and also tells you where to draw the line!