I guess we can start this section out by finding out who is a plumber and why?
I'll start it off I have been in the waterworks industry for 11 years now, it started off as a part time gig for beer money and for some reason I am still here. i don't think to many people actaully wake up one day and say "hey I wanna be a plumber".We have the most unappreciated work around after we are done you just don't see much except maybe a facuet or a shower head. Nobody cares how well you soldered that joint or how you somehow managed to get that 2% fall on an uphill slope.
I'm not a Plumber per say but do it in my business. Nothing but residential. Been in the remodeling business for a long time and plumbing is just a part of it.
I have a question for you true plumbers I will post in the appropriate section.
Hope the forums work out. We all need help from time to time.
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Plumber for 60 years. Started as a second year apprentice and foreman in charge of the journeymen, (including my future wife's two uncles and her brother, and my dad, plus various other journeymen, such as the plumbing inspector for a neighboring city, (who I had to fire for poor workmanship). Ran the company during my fourth and fifth years when the owner had a heart attack. This gave me enough experience to convince me I never wanted my own company, but conditions 35 years ago forced me into it, when the local union here wanted to drive me out of town and back where I came from.
Just retired after 35 years. Served my 5 year apprenticeship through Local 50 Toledo Ohio. Passed the Plumbing and Steamfitting tests when i graduated. Also a State certified welder in Ohio and Florida. Did Plumbing and Water Service inspections for the City for 5 years. Moved to Florida for 11 years and worked new home construction and commercial work at Disney World on hotels. Never got involved with Pex so you will not see me answering questions about it. The one thing that makes me sad is seeing the new guys who never had to use a level on a water line. kind of takes the "plumb" out of plumbing.
I started cleaning drains in 1984 for $400 a week.
I have never been out of work. I never started my own business because I'm real good a fixin' things and not so inclined to run a business.
I've been with my current employer for 20 yrs. Small Company w/ 4 plumbers.
I was a service tech for 8 years with various local companys including my father who has a plumbing and heating business,but rightnow I am employed at a Community college as their Maint. Plumber. I stil help my dad with his business and I have a small side business that keeps my pocket full of cash
Who all does this for a living?
i don't think to many people actaully wake up one day and say "hey I wanna be a plumber".We have the most unappreciated work around after we are done you just don't see much except maybe a facuet or a shower head. Nobody cares how well you soldered that joint or how you somehow managed to get that 2% fall on an uphill slope.
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