Overview of the Training Necessary to Become a Plumber

 

Do you actually know what a plumber does? It’s not just about unclogging toilets or stopping leaks. Think you might have what it takes? It is not an easy job, but if you will put all your dedication to it, you can fulfill the requirements and earn yourself the title.

Plumbers do the job of installing and repairing gas. They also put up water and waste systems for commercial, residential and industrial clients. They install residential plumbing fixtures and appliances to newly built homes also during renovations. You might never know that plumbers are paid at a high income. Although plumbers are well-paid, many people shy away from this job opportunity because or the hard labor or long hours.

If you want to be a plumber, you need to be in a good and healthy condition. There are some steps you need to understand and practice if you want to be a good plumber.

Just because the title of plumber is not as prestigious as that of a doctor or lawyer, doesn’t mean that you don’t need special education. You will need to complete high school, take up a math, science or shop course if you may possible take it. Vocational courses are helpful such as plumbing and blueprint reading.

If you wish to find a job with regards to plumbing, you can ask a guidance counselor about the different plumbing opportunities in your local area. If you want a broader search, you can search the internet so you will gain a lot of information.

There are a lot of plumber’s unions, and if you wish to be a part of them, you need to apply for a four year apprenticeship which involves approximately 2,000 hours of training and a little as 216 hours for classroom work. This is where you can enhance your plumbing experiences and knowledge. You will also be able to apply your knowledge in it.

If you wish to go out alone with your own training, you can enhance your plumbing skills through applications and a little comparative work like fixing your own leaks at home or your friend’s. In this way, you will be able to fine-tune your abilities and prove that what you are doing is correct.

There are many trade schools that offer plumbing courses. The advantage of joining trade schools is that you will often be receiving job-placement services if you have qualified for the completion and requirements of the course.

Now if you are free, you can check out all the small plumbing problems in your area or neighborhood but you have to make sure that you have already the proper knowledge because your performance will reflect on your reputation. So if you are still a beginner, make sure that you will handle the plumbing problems properly. If the people in your area have proved that you are a good plumber, they will recommend you to other people and this will be the start of your career.

Jo Williams has an interest in Home & Garden and Plumber Training, for more FREE information and articles please visit Plumber Training Resources

How to Tackle a Leaking Tap without a Plumber

It’s nice when the man of the house is a jack of all trades. Knowing a little carpentry, knowing about electrical issues, and being able to perform a little plumbing is a great asset. However, some men aren’t as handy as others, and a plumbing problem such as a tap leak can send you running straight for the telephone to call a plumber.

Having a leaking tap is very terrible! What if all the plumbers were out for a vacation during summer? Would you wait for the next season before your leaking problems be fixed? Of course not, and the bottom line is that you could probably handle this yourself regardless. Maybe it’s time to put down the phone and learn a little bit about handling the small jobs yourself.

If you have never experienced fixing a leaking tap your whole life, this is the perfect time to practice. Remember to be patient, especially if this is your first time doing this. You can’t expect to transform into a plumber at the drop of a hat.

If you don’t have a clue on how to fix a leaking tap, look for old books in your house. There might be some easy and quick steps on how to fix it yourself. It would be better to look for the pages with illustrations in it so you can go through it properly and follow the procedures at once.

Here are some simple steps that might help you fix that leak. You need to have some equipment such as screw drivers or wrenches. You will also need a new washer to replace the old one. Patience is the last thing that you need in order to successfully manage that leaking tap.

First, find a shirt that is not your favorite. Of course plumbing is not a very clean process so you should wear a shirt that is used only at home. Find something that is comfortable. Be ready to face dirt and all slime and indulge in a bath later.

Now, turn off the main cork. Be ready to get things started. Next, you should take a spanner and uncork the top of the tap. If you have finished removing it, remove the damaged or the broken washer and replace it with a new one. The replacement you will be using should be durable and with high quality. Now you can cover it again and you should tighten it with a spanner so that it will not leak again.

Now your job is already done and it was fun and easy right? Now, if that tap leaks again, you can easily do it next time without the help of the plumber.

Jo Williams has an interest in Home & Garden and Leaking Tap, for more FREE information and articles please visit Leaking Tap Resources

Finding a Plumber in the UK

You have got a leaking water pipe in your bathroom. You know that you need a Plumber, but how do you find one that is reputable?

Here are a few hints to help you find a plumber in your area.

One thing to consider is if it is a real emergency. If it is then you will be looking for 24 hour plumbers if it is the middle of the night.

Alternatively, if you just have a dripping tap then you can certainly wait a few hours and possibly a few days before a Plumber arrives.

Do you have friend who has recently used a Plumber? If so this should be your first contact. See if the friend will recommend the Plumber. You want to avoid cowboy plumbers so a word of mouth recommendation is always good and far better than picking one at random from the large telephone directories.

Try and agree a fixed price before the work is done.

Keep any ‘old’ parts that the Plumber claims are broken. This will give you some evidence if a low quality job is done.

If the water leak or problem is associated with your gas central heating then you should look for corgi registered plumbers. Corgi plumbers are certified to work on gas systems.

Make sure that you have the Plumbers land line telephone number rather than just a mobile number. Make sure you also have his address.

Most reputable Plumbers will not ask for up front payments.

Do not use Plumbers who say that they will do the job cash-in-hand. This is probably an indication that they are not registered for VAT, this is an indication that the Plumber is not as professional as you should expect.

Ask to see copies of any qualifications the Plumber has and make sure you verify the qualifications with the organisation.

Ask if you can pay by credit card, this will give you additional protection.

Hopefully the above hits will help you find a reliable plumber to fix the dripping tap.

Clive Carlton works for http://www.handyexperts.co.uk For more details on how to find a professional plumber click the following link. How to find a plumber

Creative Writing Feedback from Your Plumber

 

When I informally ask aspiring writers who they prefer to review their manuscripts, answers range from professors to community college instructors to writing workshop coordinators. These responses are fine if you are writing for an audience of community college instructors, but this scenario is in fact quite rare.

I have a brother who is thoughtful, intelligent, pragmatic and by no means "artsy". It is for these reasons that I value his feedback. I classify his reaction as a "real world" reaction to a manuscript. Is he bored? confused? lost? entertained? His feedback may reshape my writing.

Audience obviously plays a crucial role in writing. Any composition would benefit from review by members of the intended audience, whether the subject be professional, avocational, personal or a combination of the above. The process could even help identify the true audience for which you are writing.

Creative writing tends to widen the audience boundaries. If John Q. Public is a member of your target audience it is best to get a range of responses to your work. There is a large segment of the population who spend their days working in cubicles. How would they be impacted by your writing? Single moms struggling with the cost of daycare? Teenagers drinking cola from enormous containers at the convenience store? The plumber in your building or home?

If any of the individuals above are part of your intended audience, their opinions could be invaluable. There could also be a lot to learn from their "art", be it a trade, a white collar profession, juggling an impossible budget, or finding rare songs on the Internet.

The next time you need a manuscript reviewed, show it to the usual suspects. Then offer your plumber a coffee or lunch in exchange for editorial comment.

Robert Mann is a poet residing in California. His most recent work can be viewed at http://www.crickethymns.com, an ongoing blog of original poetry.

Is There A Plumber In The House?

 

I don’t know about you but I get really frustrated when I have to deal with anyone in the plumbing, heating, or electrical field. For the most part, the service is horrible, the contractors are unreliable, and the lack of professionalism is rampant.

Case in point, we’ve been working on adding a new bathroom at our house. We had a plumber all lined up to do the work. When we were ready for him, we gave him a call only to be told he didn’t have time to do the work. If he had told us that a month before we might have had a chance to line someone else up to do the work. So instead of a bathroom, we had a real nice porch. Fortunately, we were able to find someone else to help us out and the construction project is moving along.

Hub Plumbing and Mechanical in Boston has initiated a program called “Red Carpet Service”. Get this…the technician shows up at your house or business and literally rolls out the red carpet to protect your floors. They wear boot covers, have badges for security, and they actually arrive ON TIME dressed in clean red uniforms.

When you call their offices for an emergency, their phone is answered by a customer service representative who actually works for the company—not an answering service that just takes a message. The customer service rep can dispatch a technician immediately in case of an emergency.

The company also offers consistent pricing for everyone—no extra charges because you live in a fancy house.

I don’t know who the genius was who wrote this press release but it is masterful. It does exactly what you want a press release to do:

*It is newsworthy—the customer service bar is set very low in the trades so a trade company that actually provides good service is, sadly enough, newsworthy.

*It shows why this company is different from its competitors.

*It tells exactly what problems the company solves—they assist “both residential and commercial customers with code violations, sewer/drain clogs, garbage disposals, water heaters…”

*They even specify where they work—Dorchester and Wellesley.

Print this press release and save it. Use it as a model for all your future press releases. It really is brilliant.

Caroline Jordan, MBA, is a veteran small business owner, accountant, consultant, trainer, and author. She is the owner of The Jordan Result, a company specializing in developing real world, practical resources to help small business owners improve cash flow and business operations. She is the author of “Stop the Cash Flow Roller Coaster, I Want to Get Off!” Jordan is also an accounting and business professor. For more tips and articles to help your business succeed visit http://www.CashFlowRollerCoaster.com and http://www.TheJordanResult.com