Introduction xi About the Author xiii A Note From the Author xv Chapter 1. Plumbing 1 The Supply System 2 The Waste System 4 The Vent System 6 Private Septic System 8 Lavatory Pop-up Drain 10 Sink Drain 11 Plunger-Type Tub Drain 12 Pop-up Tub Drain 13 Older Gravity Flow Toilet 14 Water-Saving Toilet 16 Traps & Vents 18 Ball-Type Faucet 20 Cartridge-Type Faucet 21 Disk-Type Faucet 22 Compression-Type Faucet 23 Tempering Valve 24 Tub/Shower Control 25 Hose Bibbs 26 Pitcher (Hand) Pump 27 Jet Pump 28 Submersible Pump 30 Sump Pump 32 Pressure Tank 33 Electric Water Heater 34 Gas Water Heater 35 Electric Tankless Heater 36 Gas Tankless Heater 37 BoilerMate(tm) Water Heater 38 Charcoal Cartridge Filter 39 Tank Filter 40 Reverse Osmosis Filter 41 Water Softener 42 UV Purifier 44 Fire Sprinkler 45 Chapter 2. Wiring 47 Electrical Circuit 48 Ohm''s Law 49 Using a Test Meter 50 120 & 240 VAC 52 Circuit Breakers & Fuses 53 Service Drop 54 Electromechanical Meter 55 Smart Meter 56 Circuit Grounding 57 Electrical Panels 58 Receptacle 60 GFCI 62 AFCI 63 Single-Pole Switch 64 3- & 4-Way Switches 66 Ceiling Fan/Light Switch 68 Dimmer Switch 70 Motion-Activated Switch 72 Flush-Mount Light Fixture 74 Hanging Ceiling Fixture 75 Floor & Table Lamps 76 Fluorescent Lamps 77 Compact Fluorescent Lamp 78 LED Lamp 79 CO Detector 80 Battery Smoke Detector 81 Wired Smoke Detectors 82 The Smart Home 84 Chapter 3. Heating 87 Gas Warm Air Furnace 88 Gas Hot Water Boiler 89 Oil Warm Air Furnace 90 Oil Hot Water Boiler 91 Oil Burner 92 Fuel Oil Filter 93 Air-Source Heat Pump 94 Ground-Source Heat Pump 96 Ventless Gas Heater 98 Direct-Vent Gas Heater 100 Direct-Vent Gas Fireplace 101 Pellet Stove 102 Air-Tight Wood Stove 104 Electric Baseboard 105 Hydronic Distribution 106 Warm Air Distribution 107 Hot Water Radiant Heat 108 Bimetallic Thermostat 109 Digital Clock Thermostat 110 Chapter 4. Cooling 111 Natural Ventilation 112 Ceiling Fan 113 Whole-House Fan 114 Window Air Conditioner 115 Central Air Conditioner 116 Ductless Air Conditioner 117 Evaporative Cooler 118 Chapter 5. Air Quality 119 Moisture & Mold 120 Humidifier 122 Dehumidifier 123 Furnace Filter 124 Electronic Air Cleaner 125 Air-to-Air Heat Exchanger 126 Chapter 6. Appliances 127 Dishwasher 128 Front-Loading Clothes Washer 130 Top-Loading Clothes Washer 132 Electric Dryer 134 Gas Dryer 135 Electric Range/Oven 136 Gas Range/Oven 138 Coffee Makers 140 Microwave Oven 142 Garbage Disposer 143 Refrigerator/Freezer 144 Icemaker 146 Trash Compactor 147 Vacuum Cleaners 148 Chapter 7. Windows & Doors 151 Double-Hung Window 152 Low-E Windows 154 Insulating Window Insert 156 Cylinder Lock 158 Deadbolt & Keyed Knob 159 Garage Door Opener 160 Chapter 8.
Foundation & Frame 161 Footing 162 Drainage 163 Radon Abatement 164 Slab Foundation 165 Crawl Space Foundation 166 Grade Beam Foundation 167 Full Foundation 168 Pier Foundation 169 Forces on the Frame 170 Beams in Bending 172 Framing Members 174 Post & Beam Frame 176 Plank & Beam Frame 177 Balloon Frame 178 Platform Frame 179 Advanced (OVE) Frame 180 Chapter 9. Outdoor Equipment 181 4-Cycle Gasoline Engine 182 2-Cycle Gasoline Engine 184 Gasoline Chain Saw 186 Gasoline Lawn Mower 188 Gasoline String Trimmer 190 Gasoline Leaf Blower 191 Cordless Equipment 192 Lithium-ion Batteries 194 Pool Pump & Filter 195 Lawn Sprinkler System 196 Chapter 10. The Solar Home 199 Passive Solar Heating 200 Solar Pool Heater 202 Solar Water Heater 203 Photovoltaic (PV) Power 204 Appendix. A Homeowner''s Tool Bag 209 Index 215.