From plungers, to pipe wrenches, to Teflon tape, this program introduces each common tool of the plumbing trade with a brief demonstration of its proper use. Safety precautions and industry tips are provided as well, and four major types of piping and tubing-steel, copper, plastic, and cast iron-are described.

Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on Nov. 15, 2006. Learn360 is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.

What Plumbers Do (2:57) -- Types of Plumbing Pipes (3:24) -- Pipes Used in Draining Waste Vents (2:28) -- Pipe Fittings (1:35) -- Safety Precautions (2:03) -- Basic Plumbing Tools (6:18) -- Specialized Plumbing Tools for Copper Pipes (4:57) -- Joining Copper Pipe Without Soldering (0:44) -- Plastic Tools and Materials (3:32) -- Cast Iron Tools and Materials (2:29).