by Last updated Plumbing work is an integral component of the economy. Plumbers serve the needs of businesses, residences, and government agencies. They are the professional tradesmen who are responsible for the assembly, installation, and repair (according to specifications or plumbing codes) of fixtures, pipes, & fittings water, drainage, and heating systems. Who…
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by Last updated Plumbing is a useful profession with high demand since all structures (residential, commercial, and industrial) require some type of plumbing system. However, becoming a plumber isn’t a simple task as it requires more than ill-fitting pants and a monkey-wrench to be successful. The general process to become a plumber is…
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by Last updated The main difference between an HVAC technician and a plumber is their job description. Plumbers work with pipes, while HVAC specialists work with air conditions and heating systems. There are many other aspects that set these two professions apart and in this article, we will dig a bit deeper into…
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by Last updated If you want to pursue a career in trades, there are many career choices out there: from construction to HVAC technology and mechanics. Two of the most popular trades are the electrician and the plumber profession. Both professions are in great demand because every building needs good electric and plumbing…
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by Last updated If you’re an experienced plumber who’s worked for someone else for a while, the thought of becoming your own boss has probably crossed your mind. The path towards starting your own plumbing business is not always easy so before you decide if you’re ready to take the leap you have…
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by Last updated As the title suggests, in this article we’ll try to explain the difference between residential and commercial plumbers and what their job description entails. Because both residential and commercial plumbing issues can lead to serious damages if not handled promptly and professionally, commercial and residential plumbers need special training and…
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by Last updated In our day and age, plumbing is one of the utilities that we couldn’t do without, and plumbers play a crucial part in making sure that clean water is flowing and wastewater is flushing out. A plumber’s job description includes a variety of tasks, from fixing leaking faucets to designing…
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by Last updated In order to be able to answer the title question you first need to know what this profession entails. Plumbing Career Information Becoming a plumber is not something you can do overnight and, depending on the path you choose and the requirements set by the state where you want to…
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by Last updated Plumbing can be a very rewarding career if done with professionalism, and this profession is projected to grow in the future. Plumbers have good earning prospects- and the most experienced workers can make more than $90,000 per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The median annual wage…
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by Last updated If you are considering plumbing as a career choice, then you probably already know that you need to finish some post-secondary training before being ready to start work. Being a plumber is not only about fixing faucets and installing toilets; this type of work is essential in our society. Skilled…
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by Last updated While both plumbers and pipefitters work with pipes, these are two different trades. What sets these two areas of expertise apart is the scale of the work and the type of pipes they work with. Pipefitters usually work with large pipes that are found in industrial settings, while plumbers work…
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by Last updated Every new building needs an efficient piping system and all piping systems need maintenance work from time to time. For this reason, good plumbers will continue to be in-demand in the future. Although plumbers can practice for their entire career at the journeyman level, becoming a master plumber may give…
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by Last updated A master plumber is someone who has several years of plumbing experience and is allowed to own a plumbing business and coordinate advanced plumbing projects. Education and experience requirements for achieving this designation vary by state, but you usually need a few years of plumbing experience at the journeyman level…
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by Last updated Plumbing is one of the most sought-after trades in our society. Qualified plumbers are needed when installing and maintaining piping systems in commercial and residential buildings. Although every building has a plumbing system that needs maintenance and repair work, because fewer men and women are choosing this career path, there…
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by Last updated While both journeyman and master plumbers are licensed professionals who can work unsupervised, only master plumbers can own a business in this field or supervise other plumbers. However, all master plumbers have started their careers as journeyman plumbers. Job Description Differences Because surprises in this line of work are quite…
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by Last updated Our Green Plumbing Practice Test offers is a prep module that will prepare you to score when taking the test by covering each aspect of green plumbing, including water-efficient technology, building plumbing inspection, solar hot water, caring for our planet, and caring for our water. We present to you 50…
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by Last updated Our IPC Plumbing Code Practice Practice test will help you improve your performance on test day. There 15 questions created and managed by professionals from the field that cover topics such as water heaters, general regulations, administration and definitions, vents, special piping, gray water recycling systems, etc. Each question contains…
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by Last updated Our Plumbing Theory Practice test will help you improve your performance on test day. We present to you 7 questions created and managed by professionals that will help you climb the professional ladder of the plumbing trade which currently is considered as one of the best growing jobs. Each question…
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