The definitive, easy-to-follow guide to plumbing and heating repairs in your home. An extension of the international bestselling Collins Complete DIY Manual, this brand-new edition is packed with user-friendly photos and is fully updated with the latest information about tools, products and regulations.

Whether repairing a leaking tap or installing a new shower, Collins Complete Plumbing and Heating is the indispensable tool to help you get the job done well -- and keep costs to a minimum.

Contents include:

• Emergency repairs
• Taps, sinks and kitchen appliances
• Toilets, baths and showers
• Boilers and radiators
• Identifying faults and maintenance
• Safety tips
  

This handy book gives expert guidance on plumbing and heating - from unblocking a WC and mending a dripping tap to repairing a burst pipe and changing a central heating pump.

Packed with practical information on tools and techniques, the guide also gives sensible advice on measures you can take to prevent problems occurring in the first place.

A section on Understanding the System explains how your plumbing and central heating systems work with clear computer-generated 3-D diagrams. At-a-glance Security Check panels highlight the tasks you should carry out to keep your plumbing and heating in top working order while Fault Diagnosis panels pinpoint the source of common problems.

The Maintenance and Repairs section gives detailed step-by-step instructions for all home plumbing and central heating repair and maintenance jobs, accompanied by full-colour photographs and diagrams showing all the latest DIY techniques.

This book will give you the confidence and knowledge to tackle all plumbing jobs around the home for a fraction of the cost of a plumber's call-out fee.