Water Works

A Practical Guide to Plumbing Installation and Repair

For plumbers, helpers, homeowners and future professionals

Pre-order · releases 15 Jan 2027

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Format

Paperback · PDF ebook

Size

170 × 240 mm

Pages

164 (paperback)

Language

English

Edition

First Edition, 2026

Release date

15/01/2027

ISBN

To be announced

Plan it. Join it. Test it. Fix it.

Written for trainee plumbers, plumbing helpers, homeowners, building managers and anyone starting a career in the trade in India, this practical guide explains how plumbing systems work and how to do every key job well, from choosing pipes and making leak-free joints to installing bathrooms, finding faults and saving water.

What you will learn

Understand water supply, storage, pumps, pressure, hot water and drainage
Choose and use the right tools, pipes, fittings and valves
Read measurements, drawings and symbols, and estimate materials
Install and pressure test water supply pipework
Install sanitary fixtures, traps, waste and soil pipes
Find and fix leaks, drips, blockages, low pressure, pump and geyser faults
Work safely, protect drinking water, save water and run a plumbing business

Includes 33 illustrated figures, 50 case studies, 19 real-life scenarios, worked calculations, self-check questions and ready-to-use forms, plus a career roadmap with jobs, pay, qualifications and business ideas.

Plumbing and the plumber
How water systems work
Tools of the trade
Pipes and materials
Measurements, drawings and symbols
Fittings, joints and valves
Installing water supply pipework
Installing sanitary fixtures and drainage
Maintenance, repair and fault-finding
Safety, water quality and conservation
Working with customers and running a business
Specialised systems and larger buildings

Plus reference tables, glossary, self-check answers, ready-to-use templates and real-life scenarios.

Employment direction

Where this book can take you

Every guide ends with a career roadmap: jobs, typical starting pay, how careers grow, recognised qualifications, where to find work, business ideas and a 90-day action plan.

Job	Where you work	Starting pay / month: tier-1 cities*	Tier-2 cities*
Plumber (residential)	Contractors, builders, maintenance firms	₹15,000–24,000	₹12,000–18,000
Plumbing helper / assistant	Contractors, sites	₹11,000–15,000	₹9,000–12,000
Building maintenance technician	Facility management, hotels, hospitals	₹15,000–22,000	₹12,000–17,000
Water purifier / RO technician	Brands, service partners	₹13,000–20,000	₹11,000–15,000
Plumbing site supervisor	Builders, MEP contractors	₹20,000–30,000	₹16,000–23,000

Build your base: from practice to the job

New to the field? Employers hire freshers who can already do the basic tasks safely and correctly. This book builds that foundation through practice, not just reading: here is what you will be able to do from your first day at work.

On the jobRead a plumbing drawing and plan a jobHow this book builds it

Symbols, measurements and material estimation practice

On the jobCut, join and fix pipes and fittingsHow this book builds it

Joining methods for CPVC, uPVC, GI and HDPE pipes

On the jobInstall taps, WCs, basins and tanksHow this book builds it

Installation sequences and leak-testing steps

On the jobFind and fix leaks and blockagesHow this book builds it

Fault-finding guides and real-life plumbing scenarios

Understand the whyEach chapter explains how things work before how to do them, so you can handle situations the book never mentions.
Practise hands-onFollow the step-by-step tasks, checklists and templates on real tools, real customers or real data.
Test yourselfUse the skills check: aim for 3 or 4 on every task, and work through the real-life scenarios.
Show your proofKeep your skills record, photos and projects as a portfolio for interviews and your first employer.

How your career grows

Entry: Helper, assistant plumber
Skilled: Plumber, maintenance technician
Senior: Senior plumber, site supervisor
Own business: Plumbing contractor

Get qualified

Plumbing certification through government-recognised skill programmes (Skill India)
ITI plumber course
Manufacturer training for sanitaryware, pumps and water purifiers

Start on your own

Plumbing repair service (start-up about ₹20,000–60,000)
Plumbing contractor for new buildings (start-up about ₹1–3 lakh)
RO purifier sales and service (start-up about ₹50,000–1.5 lakh)

*Typical starting pay per month for the first 0–2 years, reviewed in October 2026 against Glassdoor and Indeed India salary data. Tier-1: metro cities such as Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune and Kolkata. Tier-2: cities such as Jaipur, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Coimbatore, Kochi, Nagpur and Surat. For software, data, AI and security jobs, tier-1 figures are for product companies and large tech firms; many freshers in metros start at about ₹25,000–45,000. Pay varies by employer, skills and experience. Explore all careers →