Good Plumber?

[JCsPlumbing]

What in your opinion makes a good plumber and why?

(Could be in Open Discussion but seemed more Professional) :rolleyes:

J.C.

[HVAC HAWK]

doing what is right and looks good

[stokefire7]

Being able to use the butt crack as a pencil holder

[DuckButter]

Knowing the line between taking charge in conversations with customers and allowing them to become informed & work with you.
Gets sketchy sometimes when homeowners want to play plumber and run the job.

[Masterplumb]

What in your opinion makes a good plumber and why?

(Could be in Open Discussion but seemed more Professional) :rolleyes:

J.C.

Taking pride in your work. Also the little things like no snot balls on your solder joints, cleaning excess pipe dope off the joints, piping runs uniform and my big one always keep pipes plumb, level and square

[Service Guy]

A good plumber makes good dough.:D

[boillerman]

Like any other job, know your stuff and do it right. If you don't know ask.
What makes him a professional?

[NorthernIllinoisPlumber]

You know you are good, when customers call you back, and you are referred to work at their parents, relatives, neighbors houses.

[Tyman]

Good thread J.C.,

I would say a good plumber to owner of a plumbing company would be one that makes the company money.

In my eyes, a good plumber is one that does what is right even though it is not easy. A person who enjoys plumbing. Someone of integrity.

[NHMaster3015]

36 years experiance and an ego the size of an elephant.

but mostly Because I damn well say so :rolleyes:

Stand back boys and watch a professional at work.

[DuckButter]

Good thread J.C.,

I would say a good plumber to owner of a plumbing company would be one that makes the company money.

In my eyes, a good plumber is one that does what is right even though it is not easy. A person who enjoys plumbing. Someone of integrity.

Making the extra trip back down three flights of stairs rather than use the drywall screws the GC has right there for the acrylic tub because you forgot the chrome ones.

And no-one would likely ever know the difference.

[Service Guy]

Making the extra trip back down three flights of stairs rather than use the drywall screws the GC has right there for the acrylic tub because you forgot the chrome ones.

And no-one would likely ever know the difference.

I guess I am not a good plumber then. I wouldn't care what kind of screws are used for an acrylic tub, Why chrome if they'll never be seen anyway?

[boillerman]

I guess I am not a good plumber then. I wouldn't care what kind of screws are used for an acrylic tub, Why chrome if they'll never be seen anyway?
I think he was speaking metaphorically

[Masterplumb]

Making the extra trip back down three flights of stairs rather than use the drywall screws the GC has right there for the acrylic tub because you forgot the chrome ones.

And no-one would likely ever know the difference.

What the h*ll do you need screws for a tub for?

[JCsPlumbing]

You use them on the d$!n integral stops.

J.C.

[Masterplumb]

You use them on the d$!n integral stops.

J.C.

You're a pip, a pip I tells ya

[JCsPlumbing]

A PIP! THEMS FIGHTIN' WORDS!

What's a pip? :nyaa-nyaa4:

J.C.

[JCsPlumbing]

Anyway, if you're not messing with us you use screws on fiberglass & acrylic tub flanges to secure as required by mfgs.

J.C.

[Masterplumb]

Anyway, if you're not messing with us you use screws on fiberglass & acrylic tub flanges to secure as required by mfgs.

J.C.

Definition 2.B.

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pip


The only place I have ever used screws on setting a tub was to install the stringer. Never in my life have I ever installed one on the flange (lip?) Im dead serious

[JCsPlumbing]

Always seen it done that way and have read some of the manufacturers literature that said too on some. I'll look again soon.

Pip: Irritating or annoying. I'll take that from one pip to another pip. ;)

J.C.

[DuckButter]

I guess I am not a good plumber then. I wouldn't care what kind of screws are used for an acrylic tub, Why chrome if they'll never be seen anyway?

In the event moisture gets under the tile, chrome won't rust & run.

You knew that, I know you knew that.

[DuckButter]

Definition 2.B.

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pip


The only place I have ever used screws on setting a tub was to install the stringer. Never in my life have I ever installed one on the flange (lip?) Im dead serious

OMG!!!!
You're gonna hafta go back and redo ALL OF THEM!!!!

[DuckButter]

Always seen it done that way and have read some of the manufacturers literature that said too on some. I'll look again soon.

Pip: Irritating or annoying. I'll take that from one pip to another pip. ;)

J.C.

Look, mister...I use bold font for good reason.
Don't you amateurs start treadin' on my turf now!

[JCsPlumbing]

i see you're a pipper too db.

J.c.

[Service Guy]

In the event moisture gets under the tile, chrome won't rust & run.

You knew that, I know you knew that.

I use galvanized or outdoor rated weather-resistant screws for everything, I never used chrome. Its a waste to me, as its unecessary.

I guess I see your point about using regular old cheapy drywall screws. (the black ones that rust into nothingness)

[PLUMBER RICK]

a good plumber is one that not only knows what they are doing, but one who knows why they are doing it that way in the first place.

anybody can be shown how to install a particular item.

but not everybody knows why it has to be done that way.

knowing the code and understanding the principals of it is a good plumber.

a good plumber is one who can look at and explain right from wrong. who can install it right and not have to be corrected by others. one who can think on their own.

a good plumber never stops learning.

rick.

[NHMaster3015]

But only the Great Plumbers have the golden wrench award:D

[PLUMBER RICK]

But only the Great Plumbers have the golden wrench award:D


well i guess i'm only chrome/ silver (25 years)

at 50 years it will be the golden wrench:D

rick.

[DUNBAR]

I'm the best plumber I can be after eating snacks. :idea2: