The Complete Handbook of Plumbing Pipe Clamps

I've been installing clamps for 15 years and never thought I needed a whole book about it, but this actually filled in gaps I didn't know I had. The chapter on thermal expansion and the worked examples for different pipe materials are excellent. My only gripe is it could use a few more diagrams for some of the installation scenarios, but the text is clear enough to follow. Worth it if you're doing this work professionally.

Finally a reference that treats clamps as something other than a throw-in item. The section on code requirements and spacing standards is exactly what I needed when a city inspector called out my work last year. The chapters on material compatibility and corrosion are thorough too. I wish there was more detail on the business side (margins, suppliers, etc.), but the technical content is solid.

This is the book I wish I'd had when I started in the trade. It's practical, concrete, and doesn't talk down to you. The failures section in Chapter 5 alone—actual examples of why clamps fail in real buildings—is worth the purchase price. If you work with pipes, you need this. Highly recommend.

Solid technical handbook that covers the material really well. Chapter 1 alone cleared up misconceptions I had about why clamps matter, and the decision framework in Chapter 3 is useful for spec'ing jobs. My only feedback is some sections assume you already know plumbing codes, so a beginner might need to cross-reference elsewhere. Still a good buy for any contractor.

It's a good reference, and the writing is clear, but I found myself wishing there was more on the business and supplier side since I'm trying to get into selling clamps. Chapter 6 touches on it but doesn't go deep enough for someone new to the distribution side. The technical chapters are solid though, so I'll keep it as a reference even if it doesn't fully cover what I was looking for.

Outstanding. This is exactly what a professional handbook should be—no marketing nonsense, no generic platitudes, just real knowledge. The troubleshooting chapter saved me a $2,000 service call last month because I could diagnose the actual problem instead of guessing. Every contractor and facility manager should own this.

Exactly what I needed. I'm a facility manager dealing with an older building and couldn't figure out why some of my pipes kept making noise. The explanation of vibration isolation in Chapter 1 and the troubleshooting flowchart in Chapter 5 solved it. Clear, practical, and written for real people who actually install and maintain this stuff. Highly recommend.