Plumbing Textbooks – General Guide for Buying Relevant Books.
Plumbing textbooks present solutions to people in different situations. From students studying in colleges and universities, to homeowners and do it yourself lovers.
To derive the most from plumbing books on the market, one should consider a few points before buying a book. I will begin with three general points before I look at the more common ways of accessing book value.
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If you want to just straight to DIY or student plumber books, check out some popular plumbing books under the following topics:
DIY plumbing textbooks and Homeowners Self Help books
Now for general guide.
Firstly, a simple but crucial question to ask is “does the book align with the regulations of my country?”.
In general, one should always consider the audience for which the book is intended, especially when it comes to the rules and regulations of a specific country.
For instance, one may find that in certain countries, it is not legal even to perform some “do it yourself” plumbing if you do not have the license to do so. Australia is one good example, although one can perform some minor DIY jobs, most plumbing should be done by licensed people only. Therefore, if you are in such a country and want a DIY task, first consult the plumbing code, and see if the task is permissible for you.
Another aspect to consider is the environment in which a textbook builds its narrative and principles.
Types of buildings differ from country to country, from brick walls to wooden walls. This affects the recommendations of material in use and applicable codes. Furthermore, whether conditions also vary, affecting the overall plumbing systems. In some countries, the risk of freezing is a major factor to consider, yet in other countries there is no need to worry about it. You don’t want to buy a plumbing textbook that is not relevant to your situation, no matter how good the content is.
Lastly, under general consideration is terminology.
This is the least important, as there is an easy way of cross referencing on terminology thanks to google. Terms like faucets and taps
Other more common ways to ensure you get value for money when buying plumbing textbooks.
Prospective buyers are usually in one of these groups:
- Student studying plumbing at a college or an apprentice.
- Homeowners who are looking at reducing the costs of hiring a plumber.
- Other technical people such as tradesmen and engineers who already have technical background and are not willing to spend on plumbers.
Textbooks, unlike fictional books, do not have to be exciting. What the buyer is after is good content which is easy to read and understand. Clear diagrams and easy language are important, but how do you know what’s inside before you buy the book?
Reading reviews is always useful, as people get to comment on first-hand experience.
If you are in a bookstore, you can easily browse and check the clarity of diagrams. Use of a variety of colors to separate elements on a diagram or chat makes content to be clear and easy to understand.
If you are a homeowner or someone looking for a “do it yourself” task, there is no need to buy a book that targets deep and analytical content. Such content is best for students. Anyone who is not looking at plumbing as a profession should go for basic repair and installation content. Therefore, even the book title is important. Keywords like plumbing for beginners, plumbing basics, or DIY plumbing give a hint of what to expect within.
