Plumbers
Plumbers are skilled tradespeople who install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems, which include pipes, fittings, and fixtures that are used to transport water, gas, and waste in buildings. Some of the tasks that plumbers perform include installing and repairing pipes, fittings, and fixtures, installing and maintaining heating and cooling systems, and performing regular maintenance on plumbing systems. They also use tools such as pipe wrenches, pipe cutters, and soldering equipment to complete their work. Plumbers may work in residential, commercial, or industrial settings, and may be self-employed or work for a plumbing company.
What Are The Types Of Plumbers
There are several types of plumbers, including:
- Residential plumbers: These plumbers work on plumbing systems in homes and other small residential buildings. They handle tasks such as installation, repair, and maintenance of pipes, faucets, toilets, and other fixtures.
- Commercial plumbers: These plumbers work on plumbing systems in commercial and industrial buildings. They may handle larger and more complex projects, such as installing and maintaining large-scale plumbing systems in office buildings, factories, and other commercial properties.
- Service plumbers: These plumbers are responsible for responding to service calls and making repairs to existing plumbing systems. They may also provide maintenance and troubleshooting services.
- New construction plumbers: These plumbers work on the installation of plumbing systems in new buildings. They may also be involved in the design and planning of plumbing systems for new construction projects.
- Specialty plumbers: These plumbers may have specialized skills or knowledge, such as working with gas lines, sewer systems, or medical gas systems.
- Apprentice Plumbers: They are usually new to the field of plumbing, working under the supervision of a skilled journeyman or master plumber to learn the trade.