I just signed up for the plumbing program at our county college. I start September 10th. Question? Should I start applying to companies now, or when I’m closer towards completion in May of next year?
@erikrobles3995
5 жыл бұрын
I don’t know who to talk to about it?
@andersondiazmina643
5 жыл бұрын
Hey roger, I’m trying to become a plumber after i finish my military service in about 10 months, what is the fastest way to get into an apprenticeship since i have a kid on the way and would need to start earning an income right away?
@EvergreenTicoGamerX
5 жыл бұрын
I've applied for two open shop apprentice jobs already but I've had no return call for a interview. What can I do?? (Tri cities, Wa) the union only takes people one time a year :/
@PlumbingExplained
5 жыл бұрын
I’m a 33 year old second generation plumber my dad took no safety precautions and never tried to save his knees or anything now he’s falling apart. I wear knee pads to every job and I bought a hydraulic lift at harbor freight I use to lift my water heaters. Makes a huge difference man
@RogerWakefield
5 жыл бұрын
@Plumbing Explained I tell people all the time to take care of their bodies! That’s very important advice!
@davidstephens7903
4 жыл бұрын
I am 72 this year , I started plumbing in 1967 an I just went back to work in an open shop. I am starting a plumber training school for helpers in the shop. I hope to teach them the correct way to do service calls and be safe as well. I have had both knees replaced, 4 back surgeries , carpel tunnel surgery twice on each hand, 4 hip replacements,and other things that I won’t mention. I will be training in the proper way to move heavy things and working smart and safe. I appreciate your videos and your advice, thank you for your message.
@Outspokentiger007
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service.
@HVH777
5 жыл бұрын
The hardest part is finding someone to take you on as an apprentice
@RogerWakefield
5 жыл бұрын
@Jumper F22 keep working on finding that starting place!
@kingfolk500
4 жыл бұрын
I read a ton of books and taught myself everything I know. 23 years old
@elijahhmarshall
4 жыл бұрын
@@kingfolk500 did you find an apprenticeship?
@kingfolk500
3 жыл бұрын
@@elijahhmarshall no just youtube. I swear.
@thematrixhasyou3521
3 жыл бұрын
@@kingfolk500 2000 lbs worth of books? Damn that's a lot of reading!
@ALEAKATINO
5 жыл бұрын
I started in 1972 so for 48 yrs my son is a plumber also and I told him take care of your body. I have had 3 hip replacements on one hip and my knee scoped, but I would not change a thing. I loved every moment.
@RogerWakefield
5 жыл бұрын
@Jesse Williams this is a great profession. Even with the pain involved!
@jorgecallico9177
3 жыл бұрын
I'd recommend that apprentice plumbers work with Sewers & Drains in the beginning. Performing service calls requiring drain cleaning and leak fixing. This gets the candidate to understand the great sense of responsibility on his shoulders BEFORE working on Supply pipes. I was told by my instructor years ago, ''The supply pipe system continues to leak until the City runs out of water''. Thus there exists a greater sense of responsibility on the shoulders of the Supply system plumber. He learns to fix what he can within a limited amount of time that doesn't greatly inconvenience the residents in the building. The young plumber must learn to both THINK and BE OBSERVANT. These were the most crucial statements that I followed in the beginning.
@allwaysgood7690
5 жыл бұрын
Love the message of being specific about what your desired end result before you begin to learn the trade. Also the bloopers are great.
@RogerWakefield
5 жыл бұрын
@ALLwaysGood glad that you like them. You’ve got to know where you are going in order to get where you want to be.
@ChaosBW
5 ай бұрын
To become a plumber is simple! You need to first to go a plumbers training school. But first you need 2 years of experience to join the school. Once you have completed the school, you will need 2 years of experience in the field before you can become an apprentice. And of course, 2 years of experience to finally become a plumber. it's that easy.
@germangarcia5962
Жыл бұрын
Mr Wakefield, I see me working on already made homes, Residential Plumbing, on maintenance service, repair and upgrading plumbing, doing masonry demolition work to make it through to the piping in the masonry. Here in Puerto Rico, most homes are made of masonry block n concrete houses, this is because of hurricanes zone in the Caribbean, wood houses doesn't survive storms and hurricanes, so masonry block n reinforced concrete is the rule in construction here. Also considered Masonry work combined with plumbing, as for masonry repair and home remodeling, along with plumbing work. Most tradesman contractors here have demolition equipment, chipping hammers and the like. Since I intend to live and work close to home, Residential plumbing is the option to go! Greetings!
@ericrobbins9399
5 жыл бұрын
My concern about becoming a plumber is getting snake 🐍 bit when going on crawl spaces. We have copperheads in this area. Otherwise, I don’t mind getting dirty.
@markwill3515
3 жыл бұрын
Holy crap!!! Count me out
@lonewolfstrife3637
2 жыл бұрын
If everybody had a teacher like him, we all could become one. Sadly alot of the people in trades like these are assholes, when I started as an electrician apprentice they didn't wanna teach me anything.
@jacobkindsvatter4055
2 жыл бұрын
The thought process is easy, but depending on who you work for and what you make and what they allow you to do it can be very difficult to move up, it could also be very easy to move up just depends on how your company works and how they train you, and also how well you take the training
@lucg.7546
5 жыл бұрын
I would love to have a conversation with you about becoming a plumber. I've done a fair amount of research on other jobs and plumbing looks the most interesting, appealing to me. Is there anyway to have a dialogue, possibly over email or such? I just have a few specific questions.
@RogerWakefield
5 жыл бұрын
Lucas Ginther check this out first and see what type plumber you want to be. Then we can talk. kzitem.info/news/bejne/onmh16aOaWt4n3o
@johnwatson6876
3 жыл бұрын
Plumber here in western North Carolina and its crazy how similar our companies operate, idk why i thought it would be different in texas but we do alot of the things you do, except we do alot of wet venting but i haven't seen alot of your sewer piping, but our water piping and service is very similar, even the plumbing lingo is similar
@shaundonovan2193
4 жыл бұрын
I agree with Roger 100 percent on the Union training program, especially for Commercial and Industrial but in my experience the better plumbers have worked both Non-Union and Union. Just my experience.
@TheSnakeskill0012
3 жыл бұрын
I did about a year of plumbing for a buddy's company. Learned alot but it wasn't sustainable. I ended up leaving for something more consistent. Well now I'm looking at going back I miss the type of work. Commercial and residential. Only thing I don't miss it's black pipe but that wasn't even that bad. Just need a career so if I go back. I'm starting school right away and won't stop till I'm done.
@davidkeymah7714
2 ай бұрын
I'm so interested in becoming a plumber but I really need help
@billybalentine8065
3 жыл бұрын
FYI, you need to get your math and science way up. Especially math. Where I’m at you have to be able to do geometry, trigonometry and other applied science questions just to even be considered to get in the 98 union In Michigan. Also a reading level of 6 which isn’t very tough lol but still, some people struggle with grammar.
@murrbgaming8850
4 жыл бұрын
From Southwest MI here, 30 yo. Very interested in getting into the trade.
@RogerWakefield
4 жыл бұрын
MurrbGaming I have a lot of videos to teach you how. Good luck!
@TheSonicZero
3 жыл бұрын
Is there a lot of digging involved with new construction like there is with service?
@billybalentine8065
3 жыл бұрын
Depends on the job. You’ll basically do grunt work for a lot of companies for the first year.
@yefforeyes3233
2 ай бұрын
Here training with Mr rooter California
@Adamkami123
Жыл бұрын
Mr Roger In Middle east Plumber work residential and commercial places and work in drainage system, Central heating, sanitary, Pools ,Solar system and more , with no license Some of them are really professional and some are not. Some of them work for one day and handel adjustable pipe wrench...and call himself a professional plumber This is really problem
@belindaschroeder8574
6 ай бұрын
Good morning iam am an older women I have changed a few faucets and have decided I would like to do this as a business I want to focus on fixture repair or replacement only. How can I go about getting educated on this section and is it feasible to only do this and iam an older women will that hold me back Thanks looking for advice
@VegasVenturesNWA
4 жыл бұрын
Just got commercial plumbing apprenticeship
@RogerWakefield
4 жыл бұрын
Congratulations!!!!
@VegasVenturesNWA
4 жыл бұрын
1 week into to my apprenticeship and I've learned so much more then anticipated! Love every bit of it man. Thank you for spiking that little bit of curiosity and interest into the field.
@patrickroehl3442
3 жыл бұрын
I would like to work for you for 1 month, the different ways of working, technical details and regulations, etc.
@AndyBolton310
Жыл бұрын
What does a guy do when no plumbing company will hire him? I spent 2 years trying to get a plumbing apprenticeship with no luck.
@RogerWakefield
Жыл бұрын
Where are you located?
@alvinnguyen702
Жыл бұрын
There are many various types Residential Track home builders new homes Residential Remodel where you have to pull a permit. Residential - Service contractors Light commercial Commercial Industrial Plumbers are also important as well, many food and beverage , ship builders, and refineries need a plumber on site to install dwv and utility piping ie: air water and gas lines. Plumbers are vital to our civilization, Plumbers protect the health of our nation, Without the plumber there will be the spread of bacteria waste and contaminants.
@garyvallone5393
5 жыл бұрын
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life John 3:16
@thematrixhasyou3521
3 жыл бұрын
Everlasting life? In what capacity?
@hermetix7231
3 жыл бұрын
Little place called Heaven, yo
@mobiusprime462
4 жыл бұрын
This guy's moustache is sick
@in-textbaptist4947
5 жыл бұрын
Why is it that when you go looking for a plumbing job a bunch of HVAC jobs show up..if there very different?
@RogerWakefield
5 жыл бұрын
@CombatantRival it’s because they are so closely related. I’ve seen electrical come up too. Where are you looking?
@in-textbaptist4947
5 жыл бұрын
@@RogerWakefield Indeed
@ronaldchrist2827
3 жыл бұрын
I would like to do so but I am found in Africa in Africa we don't have things like that here I would like to learn and bring it back home to teach my computer also 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@xXSTOLENxXxCULTXx
4 жыл бұрын
Thank god for me I don't gotta crawl under no houses where I live, all houses in my area have a basement
@RogerWakefield
4 жыл бұрын
Dom there aren't very many basements in the Dallas area... Thanks for watching and commenting.
@jarrodheley7879
4 жыл бұрын
I'll admit, I'm jealous. I live in NZ, and that's not often the case here.
@YashaHika
4 жыл бұрын
WHOA I LIVE IN YPSILANTI WE ARENT KNOWN FOR ANYTHING XD
@shellcracker18
2 жыл бұрын
Work as a plumber for a school system. Then you have it made
@OGcynicalpotato
5 жыл бұрын
Left out industrial :P
@brendanwilson4876
4 жыл бұрын
Wisconsin Fitness Guy There’s a lot of overlap with commercial.
@peternorthrop6387
5 жыл бұрын
Way too many commercials
@RogerWakefield
5 жыл бұрын
@peter Northrop I love that people want to advertise on my channel We have no control of that. That’s KZitem!!!!
@aadamshahshahid3264
2 ай бұрын
You talk to much
@Bigf00t100
3 жыл бұрын
Someone in my area gave me a shot as an apprentice and took it solely cause of friend of mine told me to try a trade since I was currently getting no job satisfaction. After my second day I see a fantastic Opportunity has landed on my lap. I’m already very hardworking and can definitely see myself doing great in this field. I feel very lucky. And I squat 465.
@jtburton4624
9 ай бұрын
It's easy to become a plumber, it's hard to be a good one. It is the shittiest job I ever had😊
@martywoodrow131
5 жыл бұрын
Knee pads,knee pads .to all young new plumbers. Invest in a good set of knee pads.
@jatrodai8921
5 жыл бұрын
Marty Woodrow omg such good advice
@RogerWakefield
5 жыл бұрын
@Marty Woodrow knee pads are amazing. Great information.
@samuelpurvis8786
5 жыл бұрын
Marty Woodrow every time I use them apparently I’m on my knees do to do a different “job”
@RogerWakefield
5 жыл бұрын
@@samuelpurvis8786 this is fun work though...
@cristianmunoz2480
4 жыл бұрын
Lol bro it's funny how people are made fun of for wearing safety equipment
@TheSonicZero
3 жыл бұрын
Is there a lot of digging involved with new construction like there is with service?
@stevehenry9053
4 жыл бұрын
Former sprinkler fitter apprentice here. Best advice: pay attention to the old timers! They know how to do this stuff the easiest and most efficient way. Don't be a hero, take care of your body (yoga, cardio, stretching, etc.) and you will go far in the pipe trades!!
@BobBob-uv9fq
3 жыл бұрын
How hard is it mentally,is it technically challenging
@josephsantos7047
4 жыл бұрын
You single handily have convinced me to start this trade. I’m calling all of the most popular companies and see if they need help!
@RogerWakefield
4 жыл бұрын
Good luck in your new career!
@kylebunting1548
4 жыл бұрын
Grab the basic tools, show up to work on time willing to learn and you'll go as far as you want
@kangyol8093
4 жыл бұрын
How did it go
@lonnielynn9566
3 жыл бұрын
Did you find an apprenticeship fam?
@thomasgriffin3881
3 жыл бұрын
How’s it going?
@evomike2122
4 жыл бұрын
I use a kneeling pad when I need to. lots of guys in the trade and other trades used to laugh at me because I used to take it everywhere. The best part was at the end of the day I was never complaining about how my knees felt like they were.
@401sFinest
2 жыл бұрын
I got a bright blue one I put right under my arm to take to the site I'm at. I'll never care how I look. Longevity Is the game for me
@ATeamAdam
4 жыл бұрын
I would use knee pads and also get help lifting. I am now 40 years old wear knee pads every day
@agerestricted1947
3 жыл бұрын
Do knee pads help prevent 100 percent of the pain or do you do hurt a little bit?
@capitalpimp6863
3 жыл бұрын
@@agerestricted1947 it depends on the person I guess because a few guys in his age range told me they didnt have any pain and a few said they were just a little stiff but nothing painful.
@billybalentine8065
3 жыл бұрын
@@agerestricted1947 a little if your in real pain and a lot of it’s just aches and pains. You’ll still feel whatever discomfort was there a little though. But it helps significantly.
@marisacusack3636
3 жыл бұрын
I start my plumbing apprenticeship this month! Only female to ever work for the company in the field. Very excited about it!
@Shay416
3 жыл бұрын
Hey what city are you doing your apprenticeship??
@erikrobles3995
5 жыл бұрын
I’m 18 I just graduated high school and I’m still undecided on what I want to do in life, Plumbing might not be a bad idea🤔 but the thing is, how do I approach it? Who do I call? how do I get in? I’m confused I live in Indiana and I don’t know how to approach this
@SugarFreeKool-aid.TheWorstKind
5 жыл бұрын
I’m in trade school now learning plumbing,,go to trade school
@josuemendez541
5 жыл бұрын
kind been thinking the same thing, just turned 18, I think trade would be the best choice
@oldironsides3992
4 жыл бұрын
Get some basic tools. Rodger has a video on that. I'm a residential plumber and I recommend getting in with a residential plumbing company. To get the best company to work for find on Yelp a company with a lot of good reviews and apply to them. You can't pay to delete bad reviews on Yelp. Show up on time ready to work. If the plumber ask you to do something do it. If you have questions don't be afraid to ask , and if you're plumber gets mad at you just keep asking. Once you get that red apprentice card you will be official. There is so many approaches to get into Plumbing. But sometimes in Plumbing you just have to jump in. Trade schools are a great option too. Jason Journeyman plumber Dallas Texas 9 years in and about to get my masters Good luck brother
@oliverspenc2407
4 жыл бұрын
Adrian Reyes what’s a trade school like? Is it like normal school?
@fredisvelasquez4188
4 жыл бұрын
Erik.the easiest way is to apply at a commercial plumbing company..once you get in them you can decide..commercial or residential..but If there is not a large commercial plumbing company nearby try near the big city's here in Virginia there a lot of big companies..aroundhere..
@Mr.S_BuildsThings
3 жыл бұрын
My boss asked me when I first started is "are you afraid of a shovel?" I said no. 5 days later I was on a 24 hour shift digging for a pipe burst lol
@mattpayne4612
5 жыл бұрын
You said it all man. Don't be a brute! you don't have to lift everything by yourself, you don't have to power your way through everything. Been Plumbing since 2003, but now a mechanical estimator for the last 8 years. both elbows have repetitive strain injuries from being a brute, lifting everything myself and trying to power through everything! Dr's told me i shouldn't be working with my arms above my head or repetitive pushing and pulling motions (or as we plumbers like to call it, PLUMBING). lifelong damage at 37 years old. other commentators already said Knee pads but in case you didn't see it, WEAR YOUR DAMN KNEE PADS!
@RogerWakefield
5 жыл бұрын
matt payne I hope everyone that sees this learns to take care of their body early! Do you enjoy estimating?
@joeblow6199
4 жыл бұрын
The hardest thing about plumbing isn't the plumbing. It's everything else that revolves around it.
@fortunatedad7695
4 жыл бұрын
To sum it up... If your lazy and do not like physical work, dont go into the trades.
@Satori-g4v
Жыл бұрын
123 years old 💪🏼
@Mailman316
5 жыл бұрын
I’ve got good insurance with the post office but I want to get away from it because it’s ran by idiots. My wife has some major pre existing conditions. How could I get insurance for her if I went into plumbing?
@lolpantsification
5 жыл бұрын
Join the Union. You and your family members are insured after working the required amount of hours at your local hall.
@pjflores5599
5 жыл бұрын
Commercial all the way! I’ve been a commercial plumber for 12 years I couldn’t imagine crawling under a house.
@RogerWakefield
5 жыл бұрын
P&B Flores that's great. Where are you located?
@killjoytheclown9970
4 жыл бұрын
P&B Flores Aint no telling what you might encounter under some houses
@thematrixhasyou3521
3 жыл бұрын
@@RogerWakefield its pj flores not p&b flores. Get some glassess. Lol
@jordansalinas4768
3 жыл бұрын
@@thematrixhasyou3521 he changed his name
@ExemptAK
5 жыл бұрын
Plumbing will surely wear down your body even if you're careful but so would sitting at a desk 8+ hours a day I'd imagine. I'm only 7 years into plumbing but I'm still in one piece. :)
@RogerWakefield
5 жыл бұрын
@ExemptAK just keep taking care of yourself. That’s what it’s all about. What type plumbing do you do?
@ExemptAK
5 жыл бұрын
@@RogerWakefield I mostly do residential service now but I spent a few years on residential new construction.
@Vlfkfnejisjejrjtjrie
4 жыл бұрын
As a desk jockey working for decent company...i have an adjustable desk that allows me to sit or stand; however, I am not immune to being outsourced. Being in this trade would be nice.
@Yora21
3 жыл бұрын
Somehow I've never seen the health issues from desk work compared to wear from physical work. And I think it should. Many hands on trades have a scary reputation for their health effects, but it's never mentioned that desk workers who don't take care of themselves can also be in terrible health by the time they retire because of their work.
@harvindersingh2973
5 жыл бұрын
How u get time to make video from your hectic schedule
@RogerWakefield
5 жыл бұрын
@Harvinder Singh we schedule it just like it’s a plumbing job. Are you enjoying them?
@RogerWakefield
5 жыл бұрын
@Harvinder Singh we schedule it just like it’s a plumbing job. Are you enjoying them?
@harvindersingh2973
5 жыл бұрын
Yep! Definitely, keep going on👍
@bentong4435
4 жыл бұрын
What do you think are the health risks connected with this job?
@kielcruz8823
3 жыл бұрын
anyone else call kneepads promotion pads?
@lostcoastlocal7073
3 жыл бұрын
The answer is residential service calls. 5x $187 service jobs is a good days work. Bigger jobs take longer and longer to get paid. You usually pay for all the material up front
@steveskerl3733
3 жыл бұрын
i found that jumping on and off the back of the truck has more wear and tear on your knees than almost any other task including kneeling.try to gingerly get down and never carry heavy objects when jumping off especially box trucks. your knees and anckles will thank you when you are older
@TheDogDad
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video and channel Roger. You have some great humor and production value.
@anthonygraham7398
4 жыл бұрын
Hey good afternoon, I been watching your videos on KZitem and I’m very interested in becoming a plumber...I am 36 yrs old currently working at a plant and I always wanted to learn a trade...I love working with my hands and don’t mind getting dirty....I’m a quick learner and have a great work ethic...just looking for a little advice what should I do...is it too late for me to pick a trade at this age?
@RogerWakefield
4 жыл бұрын
Anthony Graham never too late. I've seen people get into the trades at 50.
@anthonygraham7398
4 жыл бұрын
Roger Wakefield we spoke through my Facebook w my reAl name is Trevon Graham
@RogerWakefield
4 жыл бұрын
Anthony Graham if this is something you want to do, get started. I love this career.
@anthonygraham7398
4 жыл бұрын
Roger Wakefield I want to but right now I can’t I have an operation coming up in March and another question I have is how the benefits work...I have a family and that’s something that been on my mind also
@jimnastics3915
5 жыл бұрын
It's real easy. Just fail as a electrician.
@RogerWakefield
5 жыл бұрын
@Jim Nastics some of us are smart enough not to try to be electricians. Actually both trades are great to get into! Are you an electrician?
@dimeshot5200
5 жыл бұрын
I'm currently in the military and getting out in may and let me say it's super hard to get into plumbing. Union at least, I am already working as a part time plumbing apprentice but in San Diego, I'm trying to get into the union in illinois but its hard
@backinblood3218
5 жыл бұрын
isaiah pouncy try to get into residential if union don’t work out.
@HVH777
5 жыл бұрын
Me too, forget the unions. Their goal is to keep people out
@RogerWakefield
5 жыл бұрын
@isaiah pouncy it isn’t easy to get in. If it was everyone would be in the union. Keep trying. Don’t give up! Thanks for your service. Go to the UA page and check out the VIP program.
@RogerWakefield
5 жыл бұрын
@Jumper F22 the union actually wants more people in. That’s how they will grow... Why would they want to keep people out?
@lolpantsification
5 жыл бұрын
I was in the military, Active Duty. We had a program called VIP (Veterans In Piping) Look into that, I and many others have done that. I've had nothing but positive experiences working with my local union (Local 100)
@blueeyedowl3019
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Roger!!!
@Generalinfohub1
Жыл бұрын
I'm not a plumber but I do remodeling. Tile work and drywall too. Im 26, I always wear a mask when handling materials like tile and drywall where the dust is very harmful. I see old timers just breath in pounds of dust on the daily just because they don't like wearing a mask. Me personally I'd rather be safe than sorry
@davidstock2713
2 жыл бұрын
Streaching is key to tendon longevity, prior to service, and-or new work. Especially within winter season, cold extremitys injury's happen when least expect. Most dont do this, same most that within 30"s-40"s at best, can no longer handle this type work.
@Deadly_fox512
3 жыл бұрын
Yoga/pilates and exercise, it might suck or not be cool, but it will keep your body strong for longer. Especially the yoga and pilates.
@hondaguy425able
4 жыл бұрын
I went to trade school and earned a plumbing certificate. I love water lines and gas lines but my stomach cant handle shit literally. Is there any jobs out there for me I'm thinking pipefitters?
@armandosoria7993
2 жыл бұрын
It's cool when it's easy stuff but the moment you gotta dig a trench and the shovels keep snapping.... you wanna quit
@jonaspeoples6931
9 күн бұрын
This dude...😂😂😂😂 im 123 years old and still look good 😂😂😂😂
@davidturner9422
Жыл бұрын
I'm a first timer I'm 64 years old. I used to watch my father fix things around the house but I never had thorough training. I want to learn so I can get a part time to full time job as a plumber. I've never learned a skill or a trade and I want to now before I get any older
@WalkaboutPhilippines
4 ай бұрын
You can do it, just start as a helper than a apprentice, I am 72 and always wanted to be a plumber, I was in Auto Body and a merchineist in General Electric. As long as your mechanicly inclined.
@marcosalgado5182
5 жыл бұрын
I’m currently a welder & trying to transition into the plumbing field. I’m 21 years old & have all the energy to work but have no clue on wether to attend the local trade school or just apply at plumbing companies with no experience???? Any tips would help! Thanks.
@strangeroamer3219
5 жыл бұрын
Welders make bank. My friend is a welder in refineries and makes more money than I do plumbing. If I were you I would stick to welding and keep making that money.
@Hever73
5 жыл бұрын
you can get hire by any plumbing company to gain experience see if you like it depending on what plumbing you might be interested in commercial plumbing pays good money.
@backinblood3218
5 жыл бұрын
Jo The Great I don’t know what type of plumbing you do but we can make more than wielders lol
@strangeroamer3219
5 жыл бұрын
@@backinblood3218 I do new construction residential. We also do the plumbing for swimming pools. But refinery welders do make more money.
@strangeroamer3219
5 жыл бұрын
@@markgonzaga6924 I'm thinking of working for a service company next year. It gets to hot in the summer to do top outs and grounds. And you're right service plumbing does pay more than new construction plumbing.
@aliravi4597
4 ай бұрын
i new commer in Canada i want to be plumber .which one is better ,residential or commercial ( construction) plumber ?
@MrJerryscool
4 жыл бұрын
I am a fat guy that is afraid of heights. Should that deter me from this trade?
@austinfrutiger9631
5 жыл бұрын
What do you think of ProPress? I've seen a lot of plumbers using it just curious what you think of it
@Hever73
5 жыл бұрын
ProPress it's a great tool for running water pipes it's very easy to use even though its an expensive tool. It's used mostly in commercial plumbing the brand tool is Viega ProPress, which cost few thousand dollars. For small project like a residential remodeling or a repipe I would recommend to get the Viega crimpers or to get the Uponor tool from Ebay or some where.
@RogerWakefield
5 жыл бұрын
@Austin Frutiger I love it! I also use the Mega Press very often. How about you?
@wickedleeloopy2115
4 жыл бұрын
It is a good system . But comes into its own on larger pipe sizes as small domestic pipes are quite easy & quick to weld.
@ipsitaray2602
9 ай бұрын
I m Ganesh Kumar Ray from India and I am interested to learn from you
@OkothZaccheus
11 ай бұрын
Am anew Lerner I need to start with basic first
@ArielCastillo-ue6sh
9 ай бұрын
I want to become a plumber
@reigngarza1536
4 жыл бұрын
I’m in the coast guard now and my enlistment is up next year and I really wanna get into the trades I’m conflicted between plumbing and electrician does anyone have any advice
@zaxarispetixos8728
4 жыл бұрын
For an electrician you need to go to college to do something serious for a plumber you need to be strong and have patience it is a hard job but it pays well.
@Phoenix_Atlas
4 жыл бұрын
Money makes me happy. I'm cheap.
@marco021291
Жыл бұрын
I am a handy man it is easy.
@florafaunaexotics6767
4 жыл бұрын
Just repeating the same thing over and over. Talking about common sense things
@brendanwilson4876
4 жыл бұрын
accord_x_ali 67 What information are you looking for?
@TITUSWESTZOR
3 ай бұрын
I’m here
@RogerWakefield
3 ай бұрын
Glad to have you here
@cherrybomb292
4 жыл бұрын
I’m a girl im not very strong am I able to be a plumber?
@RogerWakefield
4 жыл бұрын
I know guys that aren’t very strong that are plumbers. Yes ma’am I think you can. Do you think you can?
@zaxarispetixos8728
4 жыл бұрын
Not really i am a normall guy i have worked for years with a plumber and there is no way i am dealing with the shit and weights my boss deals it is very fun when you are young not fun from him he is 50. I am studying electrical engineering now
@herardlongchamp3963
5 жыл бұрын
123 years old 😂😂
@RogerWakefield
5 жыл бұрын
@Herard Longchamp I look good man!
@germangarcia5962
Жыл бұрын
Mr Roger Wakefield, you, like Kirk Giordano plastering, are both, Living National Treasures, both share your life experience in the Trades, both have 40+ years in it, love the trade, share it with pride and encourage us who look up to start up new career at mid age to really move into studying and working on the trades.
@lonewolfstrife3637
2 жыл бұрын
I'm too dumb for this job, I'm a good worker but I can't do math, and I'm not mechanically Inclined. But man I really need a career thats reliable like this, I can't do this 16$ an hour anymore.
@jdahighroller9389
Жыл бұрын
Overall plumbing aint hard but its courageous and more dangerous than being an electrician. A point I love to make because its counterintuitive to most. Just think, a plumber has to know a good degree of sound electrical knowledge like electrical engineering 102 vs an electrician who doesnt have to know a gas regulator from tp relief valve!
@nathandecker2511
Жыл бұрын
I’ve been doing commercial service plumbing for 9 years now and irregardless of the job these days my biggest downfall was being the okay and yes guy. Now my problem is finding a week where I’m at home more than work.
@itchyjoey4539
2 жыл бұрын
Houses because my parents will get to that age and my grandparents to qhwre they can't do simple fixes and I don't want them to have to worry about paying someone
@mattskates4you
Жыл бұрын
It's between plumbing, HVAC or painter. But, I feel like plumbing is it.
@smellymeadowhel8763
2 жыл бұрын
Fuk here we just miss 2 months of wrk plus ya nvr know if ur coming back im guessin cuz i aint unionized idk
@BobBob-uv9fq
3 жыл бұрын
How hard is being a plumber ,domestic,residential,how mentally challenging
@Yeoldepimpe
3 жыл бұрын
Being a true plumber you need to be able to troubleshoot that house and be able to sling hangers on a 60 story high rise .
@HarrisWaterandSewer
3 жыл бұрын
Nice video!
@ULTRASMOKE
4 жыл бұрын
Things I would've done differently other than what you've mentioned is, don't over think things, and something I learned was sometimes you have to slow down to go faster.
@adamlogan384
Жыл бұрын
Slow is smooth, smooth is fast. Good advice.
@DevinBird2753
2 жыл бұрын
NON UNION ALSO HAS TRAINING COURSES THAT YOU TAKE AT A COLLEGE
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