Plumbing 101

The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation was founded in 1987 by a partnership of contractors, manufacturers and wholesalers. Its mission is to provide workforce development, management education and technical training to advance the growth and career success of those employed in the plumbing and HVACR industry. Edward T. Moore is the author of "Plumbing 101," "Plumbing 201," "Plumbing 301," "Plumbing 401" and reviewer of several other trade publications. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering technology and a master’s degree in technology systems with a concentration in manufacturing engineering. Ed is currently the facilities manager for Carowinds theme park in Charlotte, NC. Ed retired from his previous position as the department manager and instructor for the Building Construction Trades and Air Conditioning Program at York Technical College in Rock Hill, S.C., where he has also served as an instructor for the Industrial Maintenance and Welding programs. Additionally, Ed was a licensed master plumber for South Carolina. He currently holds certification with NATE in Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps and is a certified Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma. Ed was previously certified as a HERS (Home Energy Rating Services) instructor through RESNET.

• 1. Plumbing History, Codes, and Principles.2. Tools of the Plumbing Trade.3. First Aid and Safety.4. Basic Math for Plumbing.5. Water Supply, Water Sources, Waste Disposal, and Sewage Disposal.6. Mechanical Properties and Protection of Building Materials and Structures.7. Piping Materials Used in Plumbing Work.8. Joining Methods for DWV and Pressure Piping.9. Squares, Square Roots, and Basic Geometry.10. Plumbing Fixtures.11. Faucets and Related Devices.12. Valves.13. Water Heaters.14. Building Plans, Drawings, and Scale Rulers.15. Sketching.

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