- ホーム
- > 洋書
- > 英文書
- > Do-It-Yourself
Full Description
Understand how to maintain everything in your home including the kitchen sink How Your House Works, Second Edition reinforces the fact that it pays to be an informed consumer. Knowledge of your home's systems helps you control repair and construction costs and makes sure the correct elements are being installed or replaced. How Your House Works uncovers the mysteries behind just about every major appliance and building element in your house. Clear, full-color drawings show you exactly how these things should be put together and how they function, including what to check if they don't work.Covering topics such as electrical systems, heating and air conditioning, plumbing, major household appliances, foundation, framing, doors, and windows, this updated Second Edition has considerable additional information, with new chapters related to sustainability in and outside the house, as well as new topics, including clock thermostats, ventless gas heaters, moisture and mold, and passive solar heating.Illustrated guidance on electrical systems, heating and air conditioning, plumbing, major household appliances, foundation, framing, doors, and windowsIncludes a wealth of additional information, with new chapters related to sustainability and outside the houseFeatures new topics that include clock thermostats, ventless gas heaters, moisture and mold, LED lamps, motion-activated light switches, and passive solar heatingPresented in a richly illustrated with full-color drawingsWith see-through, cross-section drawings that show you how things are put together and how they function, How Your House Works supplies you with the knowledge that just might save you having to call in a professional.
Contents
Introduction xi About the Author xiiiA Note From the Author xvChapter 1. Plumbing 1The Supply System 2The Waste System 4The Vent System 6Lavatory Pop-up Drain 8Sink Drain 9Plunger-Type Tub Drain 10Pop-up Tub Drain 11Gravity Flow Toilet 12Traps & Vents 14Ball-Type Faucet 16Cartridge-Type Faucet 17Disk-Type Faucet 18Compression-Type Faucet 19Tempering Valve 20Tub/Shower Control 21Hose Bibbs 22Pitcher (Hand) Pump 23Jet Pump 24Submersible Pump 26Sump Pump 28Pressure Tank 29Electric Water Heater 30Gas Water Heater 31Electric Tankless Heater 32Gas Tankless Heater 33BoilerMate Water Heater 34Solar Water Heater 35Charcoal Cartridge Filter 36Tank Filter 37Water Softener 38Reverse Osmosis Filter 40UV Purifier 41Fire Sprinklers 42Chapter 2. Wiring 43Electrical Circuit 44Ohm s Law 45120 & 240 VAC 46Circuit Breakers & Fuses 47Service Drop 48Electromechanical Meter 49Smart Meter 50Circuit Grounding 51Electrical Panels 52Receptacle 54GFCI 56AFCI 57Single-Pole Switch 583- & 4-Way Switches 60Ceiling Fan/Light Switch 62Dimmer Switch 64Flush-Mount Light Fixture 66Hanging Ceiling Fixture 67Floor & Table Lamps 68Fluorescent Lamps 69CO Detector 70Battery Smoke Detector 71Wired Smoke Detectors 72Chapter 3. Heating 75Gas Warm Air Furnace 76Gas Hot Water Boiler 77Oil Warm Air Furnace 78Oil Hot Water Boiler 79Air-Source Heat Pump 80Ventless Gas Heater 82Direct-Vent Gas Heater 84Direct-Vent Gas Fireplace 85Electric Baseboard Heat 86Warm Air Distribution 87Hydronic Distribution 88Hot Water Radiant Heat 89Bimetallic Thermostat 90Chapter 4. Cooling 91Natural Ventilation 92Ceiling Fan 93Whole-House Fan 94Window Air Conditioner 95Central Air Conditioner 96Evaporative Cooler 97Chapter 5. Air Quality 99Moisture & Mold 100Humidifier 102Dehumidifier 103Furnace Filter 104Electronic Air Cleaner 105Chapter 6. Appliances 107Dishwasher 108Top-Loading Clothes Washer 110Electric Clothes Dryer 112Gas Clothes Dryer 113Electric Range/Oven 114Gas Range/Oven 115Microwave Oven 116Garbage Disposer 117Refrigerator/Freezer 118Icemaker 120Trash Compactor 121Vacuum Cleaners 122Chapter 7. Windows & Doors 125Double-Hung Window 126Casement Window 128Cylinder Lock 129Deadbolt & Keyed Knob 130Garage Door Opener 131Chapter 8. Foundation & Frame 133Footings 134Drainage 135Radon Abatement 136Pier Foundation 137Slab Foundation 138Full Foundation 139Crawl Space 140Grade Beam 141Forces on the Frame 142Beams in Bending 144Framing Members 146Post & Beam Frame 148Plank & Beam Frame 149Balloon Frame 150Platform Frame 151Advanced (OVE) Frame 152Chapter 9. Outdoors 1534-Cycle Gasoline Engine 1542-Cycle Gasoline Engine 156Chain Saw 158Lawn Mower 160Gas String Trimmer 162Pool Pump & Filter 163Lawn Sprinkler System 164Septic System 166Chapter 10. Toward Sustainability 169Clock Thermostat 170Air-Tight Wood Stove 171Pellet Stove 172Ground-Source Heat Pump 174Passive Solar Heating 176Natural Ventilation 178Air-to-Air Heat Exchanger 179Low-E Windows 180Window Insulating Panel 182Motion-Activated Switch 184Compact Fluorescent Lamp 186LED Lamp 187Solar Pool Heater 188Pool Cover 189Front-Loading Washer 190Index 191
