Plumbing for Farms and Households
$20.00
Monday | October 3 | 10:45 – 12:00
Instructor: Takashi Yogi
Plumbing is essential on the farm and an important skill for householders. This class introduces you to the physics and mechanics of plumbing and specific applications.
Description
From cleaning out drains to rebuilding them, from irrigation to grey water, plumbing is essential to farms and households, especially those aspire to live thoughtfully on the land. This short course introduces you to the physics and mechanics of plumbing and their concrete applications. Learn about how to lay out a job, suitable materials, and how to plan so you don’t have to go back to the hardware store three times to finish a job.
About the Instructor: Takashi is a retired medical electronics engineer who is a volunteer teacher at the School of Adaptive Agriculture, where he has taught carpentry, electricity, plumbing, and engine classes for 5 years. He also has built several buildings on site, including a student kitchen/shower, octagon dining shelter, cabins, and a strawbale cooler. He also is in charge of repairs and has over 60 years of experience fixing everything from clocks to cars to computers.