History Of Plumbing - Plumbing and Mechanical

More than 60 pages of plumbing and heating history articles are now available on CD-ROM. Plumbing & Mechanical’s History Of Plumbing covers informative topics, such as ancient plumbing, waterborne diseases, early-American innovation, the history of hydronic heating, and more.

Illustrations, photography and renderings of ancient fixtures and historical PHC systems accompany the articles. Never before has Plumbing & Mechanical offered so many of its History Of Plumbing Series articles together in one easy-to-use format. Great for the history buff, industry researcher, student or proud craftsman.

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History of Plumbing

	Greatest Plumbing & Heating Inventions People take for granted devices such as the T&P valve, kitchen disposal, flush toilet and so many of our industry's other useful gadgets that have made lives safer, healthier, more comfortable and convenient. © Plumbing & Mechanical 1993
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	Thomas Crapper: Myth and Reality The debate over who Thomas Crapper was — or even if there was a Thomas Crapper at all — continues. © Plumbing & Mechanical 1993
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	Editorial: The History of Plumbing & Its Meaning Today American plumbers have accomplished more in two centuries than the Romans did in 10. c Plumbing & Mechanical 1988
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Greatest Plumbing & Heating Inventions(1900-1950) The nature of plumbing is such that its most clever innovations usually are obscure to the public eye. c Plumbing & Mechanical 1991
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Greatest Plumbing & Heating Inventions (Prior to1975) The essence of plumbing is its mechanical genius. c Plumbing & Mechanical 1992
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Reflections From The Past People commonly misconstrue the work of a writer/historian. c Plumbing & Mechanical 1992
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	The Men Who Built Boilers These are the Dead Men that PM columnist Dan Holohan holds in high esteem. © Plumbing & Mechanical 1994
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	The Men That Made The Water Closet Plumbers have given way to scientists as modern inventors. © Plumbing & Mechanical 1994
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Living Legends: The History Of Our Nation’s Oldest Plumbing Companies Plumbing and mechanical contracting companies have been the birthright of generations. © Plumbing & Mechanical 1995
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	The Evolution Of Industry Terminology One of the legacies of the old Trade Extension Bureau that remains alive today was its effort to standardize industry vocabulary. © Plumbing & Mechanical 1993
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	The Industry In Its Heyday The ‘Roaring Twenties’ were a time when all participants had their act together. © Plumbing & Mechanical 1993
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