How Hard Is It to Become a Plumber?

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  • How Hard Is It to Become a Plumber? //
    I have a lot of people wanting to get into plumbing but they all ask the same question "How hard is it to become a plumber?" Well in today's video we're going to tackle that.
    If you're wanting to become a plumber, you're in the right place. This is a question you need answered before you get started in a career, like plumbing. If this video is helping you out, let me know by leaving me a comment!
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Комментарии • 295

  • @RogerWakefield
    @RogerWakefield  4 года назад +209

    Who here is trying to get into plumbing?

    • @dimeshot5200
      @dimeshot5200 4 года назад +2

      Me

    • @chad0704
      @chad0704 4 года назад

      I just signed up for the plumbing program at our county college. I start September 10th. Question? Should I start applying to companies now, or when I’m closer towards completion in May of next year?

    • @erikrobles3995
      @erikrobles3995 4 года назад

      I don’t know who to talk to about it?

    • @andersondiazmina643
      @andersondiazmina643 4 года назад +3

      Hey roger, I’m trying to become a plumber after i finish my military service in about 10 months, what is the fastest way to get into an apprenticeship since i have a kid on the way and would need to start earning an income right away?

    • @EvergreenTicoGamerX
      @EvergreenTicoGamerX 4 года назад

      I've applied for two open shop apprentice jobs already but I've had no return call for a interview. What can I do?? (Tri cities, Wa) the union only takes people one time a year :/

  • @HVH777
    @HVH777 4 года назад +182

    The hardest part is finding someone to take you on as an apprentice

    • @RogerWakefield
      @RogerWakefield  4 года назад +35

      @Jumper F22 keep working on finding that starting place!

    • @kingfolk500
      @kingfolk500 3 года назад +22

      I read a ton of books and taught myself everything I know. 23 years old

    • @elijahhmarshall
      @elijahhmarshall 3 года назад

      @@kingfolk500 did you find an apprenticeship?

    • @kingfolk500
      @kingfolk500 3 года назад +3

      @@elijahhmarshall no just youtube. I swear.

    • @thematrixhasyou3521
      @thematrixhasyou3521 3 года назад +15

      @@kingfolk500 2000 lbs worth of books? Damn that's a lot of reading!

  • @PlumbingExplained
    @PlumbingExplained 4 года назад +37

    I’m a 33 year old second generation plumber my dad took no safety precautions and never tried to save his knees or anything now he’s falling apart. I wear knee pads to every job and I bought a hydraulic lift at harbor freight I use to lift my water heaters. Makes a huge difference man

    • @RogerWakefield
      @RogerWakefield  4 года назад +3

      @Plumbing Explained I tell people all the time to take care of their bodies! That’s very important advice!

  • @davidstephens7903
    @davidstephens7903 3 года назад +43

    I am 72 this year , I started plumbing in 1967 an I just went back to work in an open shop. I am starting a plumber training school for helpers in the shop. I hope to teach them the correct way to do service calls and be safe as well. I have had both knees replaced, 4 back surgeries , carpel tunnel surgery twice on each hand, 4 hip replacements,and other things that I won’t mention. I will be training in the proper way to move heavy things and working smart and safe. I appreciate your videos and your advice, thank you for your message.

  • @stevehenry9053
    @stevehenry9053 4 года назад +40

    Former sprinkler fitter apprentice here. Best advice: pay attention to the old timers! They know how to do this stuff the easiest and most efficient way. Don't be a hero, take care of your body (yoga, cardio, stretching, etc.) and you will go far in the pipe trades!!

    • @BobBob-uv9fq
      @BobBob-uv9fq 2 года назад +1

      How hard is it mentally,is it technically challenging

  • @martywoodrow131
    @martywoodrow131 4 года назад +100

    Knee pads,knee pads .to all young new plumbers. Invest in a good set of knee pads.

    • @jatrodai8921
      @jatrodai8921 4 года назад +5

      Marty Woodrow omg such good advice

    • @RogerWakefield
      @RogerWakefield  4 года назад +12

      @Marty Woodrow knee pads are amazing. Great information.

    • @samuelpurvis8786
      @samuelpurvis8786 4 года назад +5

      Marty Woodrow every time I use them apparently I’m on my knees do to do a different “job”

    • @RogerWakefield
      @RogerWakefield  4 года назад +1

      @@samuelpurvis8786 this is fun work though...

    • @cristianmunoz2480
      @cristianmunoz2480 4 года назад +12

      Lol bro it's funny how people are made fun of for wearing safety equipment

  • @evomike2122
    @evomike2122 4 года назад +28

    I use a kneeling pad when I need to. lots of guys in the trade and other trades used to laugh at me because I used to take it everywhere. The best part was at the end of the day I was never complaining about how my knees felt like they were.

    • @401sFinest
      @401sFinest 2 года назад +3

      I got a bright blue one I put right under my arm to take to the site I'm at. I'll never care how I look. Longevity Is the game for me

  • @josephsantos7047
    @josephsantos7047 4 года назад +54

    You single handily have convinced me to start this trade. I’m calling all of the most popular companies and see if they need help!

    • @RogerWakefield
      @RogerWakefield  4 года назад +20

      Good luck in your new career!

    • @kylebunting1548
      @kylebunting1548 4 года назад +12

      Grab the basic tools, show up to work on time willing to learn and you'll go as far as you want

    • @kangyol8093
      @kangyol8093 3 года назад +3

      How did it go

    • @lonnielynn9566
      @lonnielynn9566 3 года назад +2

      Did you find an apprenticeship fam?

    • @thomasgriffin3881
      @thomasgriffin3881 2 года назад

      How’s it going?

  • @TheDogDad
    @TheDogDad 3 года назад +3

    Awesome video and channel Roger. You have some great humor and production value.

  • @marisacusack3636
    @marisacusack3636 3 года назад +8

    I start my plumbing apprenticeship this month! Only female to ever work for the company in the field. Very excited about it!

    • @Shay416
      @Shay416 2 года назад

      Hey what city are you doing your apprenticeship??

  • @allwaysgood7690
    @allwaysgood7690 4 года назад +3

    Love the message of being specific about what your desired end result before you begin to learn the trade. Also the bloopers are great.

    • @RogerWakefield
      @RogerWakefield  4 года назад +4

      @ALLwaysGood glad that you like them. You’ve got to know where you are going in order to get where you want to be.

  • @jeffersonatkins4908
    @jeffersonatkins4908 4 года назад

    Hi good night. Well said. Plumbing is not a easy job, but I love it. Like you said use the right tools. Work hard but work smart.

  • @blueeyedowl3019
    @blueeyedowl3019 4 года назад +3

    Thanks so much Roger!!!

  • @ALEAKATINO
    @ALEAKATINO 4 года назад +5

    I started in 1972 so for 48 yrs my son is a plumber also and I told him take care of your body. I have had 3 hip replacements on one hip and my knee scoped, but I would not change a thing. I loved every moment.

    • @RogerWakefield
      @RogerWakefield  4 года назад

      @Jesse Williams this is a great profession. Even with the pain involved!

  • @oldironsides3992
    @oldironsides3992 4 года назад +3

    I love your stuff brother keep it up. I've been recommending your videos to our apprentices for extra knowledge.
    9yr journeyman plumber
    Dallas Texas
    Will be getting my masters soon.

  • @johnwatson6876
    @johnwatson6876 3 года назад

    Plumber here in western North Carolina and its crazy how similar our companies operate, idk why i thought it would be different in texas but we do alot of the things you do, except we do alot of wet venting but i haven't seen alot of your sewer piping, but our water piping and service is very similar, even the plumbing lingo is similar

  • @germangarcia5962
    @germangarcia5962 Год назад

    Mr Wakefield, I see me working on already made homes, Residential Plumbing, on maintenance service, repair and upgrading plumbing, doing masonry demolition work to make it through to the piping in the masonry. Here in Puerto Rico, most homes are made of masonry block n concrete houses, this is because of hurricanes zone in the Caribbean, wood houses doesn't survive storms and hurricanes, so masonry block n reinforced concrete is the rule in construction here. Also considered Masonry work combined with plumbing, as for masonry repair and home remodeling, along with plumbing work. Most tradesman contractors here have demolition equipment, chipping hammers and the like. Since I intend to live and work close to home, Residential plumbing is the option to go! Greetings!

  • @jorgecallico9177
    @jorgecallico9177 2 года назад +2

    I'd recommend that apprentice plumbers work with Sewers & Drains in the beginning. Performing service calls requiring drain cleaning and leak fixing. This gets the candidate to understand the great sense of responsibility on his shoulders BEFORE working on Supply pipes. I was told by my instructor years ago,
    ''The supply pipe system continues to leak until the City runs out of water''.
    Thus there exists a greater sense of responsibility on the shoulders of the Supply system plumber. He learns to fix what he can within a limited amount of time that doesn't greatly inconvenience the residents in the building. The young plumber must learn to both THINK and BE OBSERVANT.
    These were the most crucial statements that I followed in the beginning.

  • @davidturner9422
    @davidturner9422 9 месяцев назад +1

    I'm a first timer I'm 64 years old. I used to watch my father fix things around the house but I never had thorough training. I want to learn so I can get a part time to full time job as a plumber. I've never learned a skill or a trade and I want to now before I get any older

    • @WalkaboutPhilippines
      @WalkaboutPhilippines 14 дней назад

      You can do it, just start as a helper than a apprentice, I am 72 and always wanted to be a plumber, I was in Auto Body and a merchineist in General Electric. As long as your mechanicly inclined.

  • @simba720
    @simba720 Год назад

    I'm currently in the army and planning on getting out. I've been looking into different trades and you make me wanna get into plumbing lol...Great videos man!!!

    • @RogerWakefield
      @RogerWakefield  Год назад +1

      Awesome! I have a couple of videos on how to get out of the military and into the trades. Hopefully they help you out.

  • @mattpayne4612
    @mattpayne4612 4 года назад +6

    You said it all man. Don't be a brute! you don't have to lift everything by yourself, you don't have to power your way through everything. Been Plumbing since 2003, but now a mechanical estimator for the last 8 years. both elbows have repetitive strain injuries from being a brute, lifting everything myself and trying to power through everything! Dr's told me i shouldn't be working with my arms above my head or repetitive pushing and pulling motions (or as we plumbers like to call it, PLUMBING). lifelong damage at 37 years old. other commentators already said Knee pads but in case you didn't see it, WEAR YOUR DAMN KNEE PADS!

    • @RogerWakefield
      @RogerWakefield  4 года назад

      matt payne I hope everyone that sees this learns to take care of their body early! Do you enjoy estimating?

  • @HarrisWaterandSewer
    @HarrisWaterandSewer 3 года назад

    Nice video!

  • @Deadly_fox512
    @Deadly_fox512 3 года назад +1

    Yoga/pilates and exercise, it might suck or not be cool, but it will keep your body strong for longer. Especially the yoga and pilates.

  • @shaundonovan2193
    @shaundonovan2193 3 года назад

    I agree with Roger 100 percent on the Union training program, especially for Commercial and Industrial but in my experience the better plumbers have worked both Non-Union and Union. Just my experience.

  • @jacobkindsvatter4055
    @jacobkindsvatter4055 2 года назад +1

    The thought process is easy, but depending on who you work for and what you make and what they allow you to do it can be very difficult to move up, it could also be very easy to move up just depends on how your company works and how they train you, and also how well you take the training

  • @davidstock2713
    @davidstock2713 Год назад +1

    Streaching is key to tendon longevity, prior to service, and-or new work. Especially within winter season, cold extremitys injury's happen when least expect. Most dont do this, same most that within 30"s-40"s at best, can no longer handle this type work.

  • @TheSnakeskill0012
    @TheSnakeskill0012 2 года назад

    I did about a year of plumbing for a buddy's company. Learned alot but it wasn't sustainable. I ended up leaving for something more consistent. Well now I'm looking at going back I miss the type of work. Commercial and residential. Only thing I don't miss it's black pipe but that wasn't even that bad. Just need a career so if I go back. I'm starting school right away and won't stop till I'm done.

  • @Hever73
    @Hever73 4 года назад +1

    Great video!

    • @RogerWakefield
      @RogerWakefield  4 года назад

      @Hever Morales what do you like most about them?

    • @Hever73
      @Hever73 4 года назад +1

      @@RogerWakefield they are just as you said on your video, Camera is a good tool that help us to do a diagnostic or a simple inspection on a drain pipe. What I like is when I scope a drain line with a camera I can make some good money in such a short period time.
      I like the Forbest camera because it is a compact camera, easy to carry any where, it has good crystal image for a reasonable price. It paid off itself after few calls compare to Ridgid is probably better one get more footage, bigger monitor screen.
      One thing that I have learned about this expensive devices is that one must be careful on how to use them, you use them with care don't force them, they are not sewer machines, if one can not run the camera just stop and pull it out .

    • @RogerWakefield
      @RogerWakefield  4 года назад

      Hever Morales they are delicate pieces of equipment. Always treat them gently and they will last a long time! What locator do you use?

    • @Hever73
      @Hever73 4 года назад

      @@RogerWakefield I use General GEN-Eye hot Spot , very easy to use.

  • @steveskerl3733
    @steveskerl3733 3 года назад +2

    i found that jumping on and off the back of the truck has more wear and tear on your knees than almost any other task including kneeling.try to gingerly get down and never carry heavy objects when jumping off especially box trucks. your knees and anckles will thank you when you are older

  • @ATeamAdam
    @ATeamAdam 4 года назад +21

    I would use knee pads and also get help lifting. I am now 40 years old wear knee pads every day

    • @agerestricted1947
      @agerestricted1947 3 года назад

      Do knee pads help prevent 100 percent of the pain or do you do hurt a little bit?

    • @capitalpimp6863
      @capitalpimp6863 2 года назад

      @@agerestricted1947 it depends on the person I guess because a few guys in his age range told me they didnt have any pain and a few said they were just a little stiff but nothing painful.

    • @billybalentine8065
      @billybalentine8065 2 года назад

      @@agerestricted1947 a little if your in real pain and a lot of it’s just aches and pains. You’ll still feel whatever discomfort was there a little though. But it helps significantly.

  • @sbxinify5013
    @sbxinify5013 4 года назад +1

    Looking to start plumbing school next month at porter and Chester here in rock hill, CT love the content you post hopefully things go smoothly

    • @RogerWakefield
      @RogerWakefield  4 года назад +5

      SB Xinify I hope you love it! Tell 4,000 of your closest friends that they need to subscribe to my channel or their toilets will back up randomly for the next 12 weeks...

    • @fabiancalderon8619
      @fabiancalderon8619 4 года назад

      SB Xinify from new haven ct

    • @cw9719
      @cw9719 Год назад

      @@RogerWakefield lol

  • @ChaosBW
    @ChaosBW Месяц назад +1

    To become a plumber is simple!
    You need to first to go a plumbers training school.
    But first you need 2 years of experience to join the school.
    Once you have completed the school, you will need 2 years of experience in the field before you can become an apprentice.
    And of course, 2 years of experience to finally become a plumber.
    it's that easy.

  • @billybalentine8065
    @billybalentine8065 2 года назад

    FYI, you need to get your math and science way up. Especially math. Where I’m at you have to be able to do geometry, trigonometry and other applied science questions just to even be considered to get in the 98 union In Michigan. Also a reading level of 6 which isn’t very tough lol but still, some people struggle with grammar.

  • @germangarcia5962
    @germangarcia5962 Год назад

    Mr Roger Wakefield, you, like Kirk Giordano plastering, are both, Living National Treasures, both share your life experience in the Trades, both have 40+ years in it, love the trade, share it with pride and encourage us who look up to start up new career at mid age to really move into studying and working on the trades.

  • @TheSonicZero
    @TheSonicZero 2 года назад

    Is there a lot of digging involved with new construction like there is with service?

  • @Mr.S_BuildsThings
    @Mr.S_BuildsThings 2 года назад +3

    My boss asked me when I first started is "are you afraid of a shovel?" I said no. 5 days later I was on a 24 hour shift digging for a pipe burst lol

  • @joeblow6199
    @joeblow6199 3 года назад +5

    The hardest thing about plumbing isn't the plumbing. It's everything else that revolves around it.

  • @belindaschroeder8574
    @belindaschroeder8574 2 месяца назад

    Good morning iam am an older women I have changed a few faucets and have decided I would like to do this as a business I want to focus on fixture repair or replacement only. How can I go about getting educated on this section and is it feasible to only do this and iam an older women will that hold me back
    Thanks looking for advice

  • @lostcoastlocal7073
    @lostcoastlocal7073 3 года назад +2

    The answer is residential service calls. 5x $187 service jobs is a good days work. Bigger jobs take longer and longer to get paid. You usually pay for all the material up front

  • @nathandecker2511
    @nathandecker2511 Год назад

    I’ve been doing commercial service plumbing for 9 years now and irregardless of the job these days my biggest downfall was being the okay and yes guy. Now my problem is finding a week where I’m at home more than work.

  • @lucg.7546
    @lucg.7546 4 года назад +9

    I would love to have a conversation with you about becoming a plumber. I've done a fair amount of research on other jobs and plumbing looks the most interesting, appealing to me. Is there anyway to have a dialogue, possibly over email or such? I just have a few specific questions.

    • @RogerWakefield
      @RogerWakefield  4 года назад +2

      Lucas Ginther check this out first and see what type plumber you want to be. Then we can talk. ruclips.net/video/ACkqrX09GlE/видео.html

  • @aliravi4597
    @aliravi4597 4 дня назад

    i new commer in Canada i want to be plumber .which one is better ,residential or commercial ( construction) plumber ?

  • @ronaldchrist2827
    @ronaldchrist2827 3 года назад

    I would like to do so but I am found in Africa in Africa we don't have things like that here I would like to learn and bring it back home to teach my computer also 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @ExemptAK
    @ExemptAK 4 года назад +27

    Plumbing will surely wear down your body even if you're careful but so would sitting at a desk 8+ hours a day I'd imagine. I'm only 7 years into plumbing but I'm still in one piece. :)

    • @RogerWakefield
      @RogerWakefield  4 года назад +4

      @ExemptAK just keep taking care of yourself. That’s what it’s all about. What type plumbing do you do?

    • @ExemptAK
      @ExemptAK 4 года назад +5

      @@RogerWakefield I mostly do residential service now but I spent a few years on residential new construction.

    • @hello-again6994
      @hello-again6994 4 года назад +2

      As a desk jockey working for decent company...i have an adjustable desk that allows me to sit or stand; however, I am not immune to being outsourced. Being in this trade would be nice.

    • @Yora21
      @Yora21 3 года назад

      Somehow I've never seen the health issues from desk work compared to wear from physical work. And I think it should. Many hands on trades have a scary reputation for their health effects, but it's never mentioned that desk workers who don't take care of themselves can also be in terrible health by the time they retire because of their work.

  • @dimeshot5200
    @dimeshot5200 4 года назад +5

    I'm currently in the military and getting out in may and let me say it's super hard to get into plumbing. Union at least, I am already working as a part time plumbing apprentice but in San Diego, I'm trying to get into the union in illinois but its hard

    • @backinblood3218
      @backinblood3218 4 года назад

      isaiah pouncy try to get into residential if union don’t work out.

    • @HVH777
      @HVH777 4 года назад +2

      Me too, forget the unions. Their goal is to keep people out

    • @RogerWakefield
      @RogerWakefield  4 года назад

      @isaiah pouncy it isn’t easy to get in. If it was everyone would be in the union. Keep trying. Don’t give up! Thanks for your service. Go to the UA page and check out the VIP program.

    • @RogerWakefield
      @RogerWakefield  4 года назад

      @Jumper F22 the union actually wants more people in. That’s how they will grow... Why would they want to keep people out?

    • @lolpantsification
      @lolpantsification 4 года назад +1

      I was in the military, Active Duty. We had a program called VIP (Veterans In Piping) Look into that, I and many others have done that. I've had nothing but positive experiences working with my local union (Local 100)

  • @ericrobbins9399
    @ericrobbins9399 4 года назад +6

    My concern about becoming a plumber is getting snake 🐍 bit when going on crawl spaces. We have copperheads in this area. Otherwise, I don’t mind getting dirty.

  • @Big253Time
    @Big253Time 3 года назад +5

    Turning 29 this fall and starting plumbing school the same week. Feeling very nervous but excited! Wondering about the balance between the work day and down time. How hard is it to find the time to spend the money you’re earning?
    Got a preemptive info session tomorrow with the trade program faculty! Looking forward to it.

    • @chrismallory3718
      @chrismallory3718 2 года назад

      Don't spend the money, save as much as possible. You'll have pto if you work for a legit company

    • @MrEZballs
      @MrEZballs 2 года назад +3

      I think it depends on the company. I started at 33 and got a job as a helper prior to my apprenticeship starting. We work monday through friday 7 to 3ish. There's always overtime available on Saturdays if you're so inclined. So far it's been a good work/life balance. I spend late afternoons and evenings with the family and work during regular hours. Haven't looked back yet lol. Good luck! Hope that helps

    • @MrEZballs
      @MrEZballs 2 года назад

      @@Tone_Of_Dials I came in green with no experience and got 15/hr. We get a 5% raise every 6 months and a yearly Christmas bonus of around 500-1000. When I get my journeyman license it jumps to 35/hr

  • @hondaguy425able
    @hondaguy425able 3 года назад +1

    I went to trade school and earned a plumbing certificate. I love water lines and gas lines but my stomach cant handle shit literally. Is there any jobs out there for me I'm thinking pipefitters?

  • @pjflores5599
    @pjflores5599 4 года назад +20

    Commercial all the way! I’ve been a commercial plumber for 12 years I couldn’t imagine crawling under a house.

    • @RogerWakefield
      @RogerWakefield  4 года назад +1

      P&B Flores that's great. Where are you located?

    • @killjoytheclown9970
      @killjoytheclown9970 4 года назад +1

      P&B Flores Aint no telling what you might encounter under some houses

    • @thematrixhasyou3521
      @thematrixhasyou3521 3 года назад

      @@RogerWakefield its pj flores not p&b flores. Get some glassess. Lol

    • @jordansalinas4768
      @jordansalinas4768 3 года назад +1

      @@thematrixhasyou3521 he changed his name

  • @austinfrutiger9631
    @austinfrutiger9631 4 года назад +2

    What do you think of ProPress? I've seen a lot of plumbers using it just curious what you think of it

    • @Hever73
      @Hever73 4 года назад +2

      ProPress it's a great tool for running water pipes it's very easy to use even though its an expensive tool. It's used mostly in commercial plumbing the brand tool is Viega ProPress, which cost few thousand dollars. For small project like a residential remodeling or a repipe I would recommend to get the Viega crimpers or to get the Uponor tool from Ebay or some where.

    • @RogerWakefield
      @RogerWakefield  4 года назад +1

      @Austin Frutiger I love it! I also use the Mega Press very often. How about you?

    • @wickedleeloopy2115
      @wickedleeloopy2115 4 года назад

      It is a good system . But comes into its own on larger pipe sizes as small domestic pipes are quite easy & quick to weld.

  • @ULTRASMOKE
    @ULTRASMOKE 3 года назад +5

    Things I would've done differently other than what you've mentioned is, don't over think things, and something I learned was sometimes you have to slow down to go faster.

    • @adamlogan384
      @adamlogan384 Год назад

      Slow is smooth, smooth is fast. Good advice.

  • @erikrobles3995
    @erikrobles3995 4 года назад +15

    I’m 18 I just graduated high school and I’m still undecided on what I want to do in life, Plumbing might not be a bad idea🤔 but the thing is, how do I approach it? Who do I call? how do I get in? I’m confused I live in Indiana and I don’t know how to approach this

    • @SugarFreeKool-aid.TheWorstKind
      @SugarFreeKool-aid.TheWorstKind 4 года назад +8

      I’m in trade school now learning plumbing,,go to trade school

    • @josuemendez541
      @josuemendez541 4 года назад +1

      kind been thinking the same thing, just turned 18, I think trade would be the best choice

    • @oldironsides3992
      @oldironsides3992 4 года назад +7

      Get some basic tools. Rodger has a video on that. I'm a residential plumber and I recommend getting in with a residential plumbing company. To get the best company to work for find on Yelp a company with a lot of good reviews and apply to them. You can't pay to delete bad reviews on Yelp. Show up on time ready to work. If the plumber ask you to do something do it. If you have questions don't be afraid to ask , and if you're plumber gets mad at you just keep asking. Once you get that red apprentice card you will be official. There is so many approaches to get into Plumbing. But sometimes in Plumbing you just have to jump in. Trade schools are a great option too.
      Jason
      Journeyman plumber Dallas Texas
      9 years in and about to get my masters
      Good luck brother

    • @oliverspenc2407
      @oliverspenc2407 3 года назад

      Adrian Reyes what’s a trade school like? Is it like normal school?

    • @fredisvelasquez4188
      @fredisvelasquez4188 3 года назад

      Erik.the easiest way is to apply at a commercial plumbing company..once you get in them you can decide..commercial or residential..but If there is not a large commercial plumbing company nearby try near the big city's here in Virginia there a lot of big companies..aroundhere..

  • @Mailman316
    @Mailman316 4 года назад +4

    I’ve got good insurance with the post office but I want to get away from it because it’s ran by idiots. My wife has some major pre existing conditions. How could I get insurance for her if I went into plumbing?

    • @lolpantsification
      @lolpantsification 4 года назад +3

      Join the Union. You and your family members are insured after working the required amount of hours at your local hall.

  • @lonewolfstrife3637
    @lonewolfstrife3637 2 года назад +3

    If everybody had a teacher like him, we all could become one. Sadly alot of the people in trades like these are assholes, when I started as an electrician apprentice they didn't wanna teach me anything.

  • @reigngarza1536
    @reigngarza1536 4 года назад +1

    I’m in the coast guard now and my enlistment is up next year and I really wanna get into the trades I’m conflicted between plumbing and electrician does anyone have any advice

    • @zaxarispetixos8728
      @zaxarispetixos8728 3 года назад

      For an electrician you need to go to college to do something serious for a plumber you need to be strong and have patience it is a hard job but it pays well.

  • @murrbgaming8850
    @murrbgaming8850 4 года назад +3

    From Southwest MI here, 30 yo. Very interested in getting into the trade.

    • @RogerWakefield
      @RogerWakefield  4 года назад +1

      MurrbGaming I have a lot of videos to teach you how. Good luck!

  • @alkurdi130
    @alkurdi130 9 месяцев назад

    Mr Roger
    In Middle east Plumber work residential and commercial places and work in drainage system, Central heating, sanitary, Pools ,Solar system and more , with no license
    Some of them are really professional and some are not.
    Some of them work for one day and handel adjustable pipe wrench...and call himself a professional plumber
    This is really problem

  • @anthonygraham7398
    @anthonygraham7398 4 года назад +4

    Hey good afternoon, I been watching your videos on RUclips and I’m very interested in becoming a plumber...I am 36 yrs old currently working at a plant and I always wanted to learn a trade...I love working with my hands and don’t mind getting dirty....I’m a quick learner and have a great work ethic...just looking for a little advice what should I do...is it too late for me to pick a trade at this age?

    • @RogerWakefield
      @RogerWakefield  4 года назад +1

      Anthony Graham never too late. I've seen people get into the trades at 50.

    • @anthonygraham7398
      @anthonygraham7398 4 года назад +1

      Roger Wakefield we spoke through my Facebook w my reAl name is Trevon Graham

    • @RogerWakefield
      @RogerWakefield  4 года назад

      Anthony Graham if this is something you want to do, get started. I love this career.

    • @anthonygraham7398
      @anthonygraham7398 4 года назад

      Roger Wakefield I want to but right now I can’t I have an operation coming up in March and another question I have is how the benefits work...I have a family and that’s something that been on my mind also

  • @bentong4435
    @bentong4435 4 года назад +3

    What do you think are the health risks connected with this job?

  • @mattcox846
    @mattcox846 4 года назад

    Do you recommend working for a company who pays base Commission or hourly?

    • @Hever73
      @Hever73 4 года назад

      it depends on what kind of plumbing to do you want to get into, some service plumbing companies pay on both hourly wages & commission on bigger jobs.
      In construction is better to get pay hourly but in plumbing service is better to get pay by commission or maybe hourly also cz you can take your time when you go to people's houses to get service done. Either way is good, plumbing its a good trade always pay good .

    • @RogerWakefield
      @RogerWakefield  4 года назад +1

      @Matt Cox you can make more in commission if you are a hard worker. What pay structure are you in now?

    • @mattcox846
      @mattcox846 4 года назад +1

      @@RogerWakefield base pay with 25% commission

  • @nelmspainting
    @nelmspainting Год назад +1

    I'm not a plumber but I do remodeling. Tile work and drywall too. Im 26, I always wear a mask when handling materials like tile and drywall where the dust is very harmful. I see old timers just breath in pounds of dust on the daily just because they don't like wearing a mask. Me personally I'd rather be safe than sorry

  • @OkothZaccheus
    @OkothZaccheus 7 месяцев назад

    Am anew Lerner I need to start with basic first

  • @Sterbann
    @Sterbann Год назад +2

    123 years old 💪🏼

  • @marcosalgado5182
    @marcosalgado5182 4 года назад +3

    I’m currently a welder & trying to transition into the plumbing field. I’m 21 years old & have all the energy to work but have no clue on wether to attend the local trade school or just apply at plumbing companies with no experience????
    Any tips would help! Thanks.

    • @strangeroamer3219
      @strangeroamer3219 4 года назад +4

      Welders make bank. My friend is a welder in refineries and makes more money than I do plumbing. If I were you I would stick to welding and keep making that money.

    • @Hever73
      @Hever73 4 года назад

      you can get hire by any plumbing company to gain experience see if you like it depending on what plumbing you might be interested in
      commercial plumbing pays good money.

    • @backinblood3218
      @backinblood3218 4 года назад

      Jo The Great I don’t know what type of plumbing you do but we can make more than wielders lol

    • @strangeroamer3219
      @strangeroamer3219 4 года назад

      @@backinblood3218 I do new construction residential. We also do the plumbing for swimming pools. But refinery welders do make more money.

    • @strangeroamer3219
      @strangeroamer3219 4 года назад

      @@markgonzaga6924 I'm thinking of working for a service company next year. It gets to hot in the summer to do top outs and grounds. And you're right service plumbing does pay more than new construction plumbing.

  • @patrickroehl3442
    @patrickroehl3442 3 года назад +1

    I would like to work for you for 1 month, the different ways of working, technical details and regulations, etc.

  • @fortunatedad7695
    @fortunatedad7695 3 года назад +4

    To sum it up... If your lazy and do not like physical work, dont go into the trades.

  • @in-textbaptist4947
    @in-textbaptist4947 4 года назад +1

    Why is it that when you go looking for a plumbing job a bunch of HVAC jobs show up..if there very different?

    • @RogerWakefield
      @RogerWakefield  4 года назад

      @CombatantRival it’s because they are so closely related. I’ve seen electrical come up too. Where are you looking?

    • @in-textbaptist4947
      @in-textbaptist4947 4 года назад +1

      @@RogerWakefield Indeed

  • @garyvallone5393
    @garyvallone5393 4 года назад +31

    For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life John 3:16

  • @danielperkins6162
    @danielperkins6162 2 года назад

    I just finished mu first year as an apprentice, I like plumbing but feel that the company I work for isn't really into training the apprentices. They just teach you one time and expect you to do everything perfect. I'm I'm joining the union now because they seem more teaching oriented.

    • @Jonathan-di8tw
      @Jonathan-di8tw 2 года назад

      What’s the difference from a union and a trade school?

  • @MrJerryscool
    @MrJerryscool 3 года назад +1

    I am a fat guy that is afraid of heights. Should that deter me from this trade?

  • @ipsitaray2602
    @ipsitaray2602 5 месяцев назад

    I m Ganesh Kumar Ray from India and I am interested to learn from you

  • @jai_8092
    @jai_8092 2 года назад

    I’m new looking towards getting into the indrustry. Is there any way you could make a video about
    PROS AND CONS OF PRE-APPRENTICE

  • @armandosoria7993
    @armandosoria7993 Год назад +1

    It's cool when it's easy stuff but the moment you gotta dig a trench and the shovels keep snapping.... you wanna quit

  • @itchyjoey4539
    @itchyjoey4539 2 года назад

    Houses because my parents will get to that age and my grandparents to qhwre they can't do simple fixes and I don't want them to have to worry about paying someone

  • @alvinnguyen702
    @alvinnguyen702 Год назад

    There are many various types
    Residential Track home builders new homes
    Residential Remodel where you have to pull a permit.
    Residential - Service contractors
    Light commercial
    Commercial
    Industrial Plumbers are also important as well, many food and beverage , ship builders, and refineries need a plumber on site to install dwv and utility piping ie: air water and gas lines.
    Plumbers are vital to our civilization, Plumbers protect the health of our nation, Without the plumber there will be the spread of bacteria waste and contaminants.

  • @AndyBolton310
    @AndyBolton310 Год назад

    What does a guy do when no plumbing company will hire him? I spent 2 years trying to get a plumbing apprenticeship with no luck.

  • @mattskates4you
    @mattskates4you 9 месяцев назад

    It's between plumbing, HVAC or painter. But, I feel like plumbing is it.

  • @VegasVenturesNWA
    @VegasVenturesNWA 3 года назад +2

    Just got commercial plumbing apprenticeship

    • @RogerWakefield
      @RogerWakefield  3 года назад

      Congratulations!!!!

    • @VegasVenturesNWA
      @VegasVenturesNWA 3 года назад

      1 week into to my apprenticeship and I've learned so much more then anticipated! Love every bit of it man. Thank you for spiking that little bit of curiosity and interest into the field.

  • @DevinBird2753
    @DevinBird2753 2 года назад

    NON UNION ALSO HAS TRAINING COURSES THAT YOU TAKE AT A COLLEGE

  • @Bigf00t100
    @Bigf00t100 3 года назад +1

    Someone in my area gave me a shot as an apprentice and took it solely cause of friend of mine told me to try a trade since I was currently getting no job satisfaction. After my second day I see a fantastic Opportunity has landed on my lap. I’m already very hardworking and can definitely see myself doing great in this field. I feel very lucky. And I squat 465.

  • @bblack340
    @bblack340 4 года назад +2

    Deciding between plumber or hvac

  • @cortez1638
    @cortez1638 2 года назад

    Service is where the money is at

  • @lonewolfstrife3637
    @lonewolfstrife3637 2 года назад

    I'm too dumb for this job, I'm a good worker but I can't do math, and I'm not mechanically Inclined. But man I really need a career thats reliable like this, I can't do this 16$ an hour anymore.

  • @mobiusprime462
    @mobiusprime462 3 года назад +5

    This guy's moustache is sick

  • @xXSTOLENxXxCULTXx
    @xXSTOLENxXxCULTXx 4 года назад +1

    Thank god for me I don't gotta crawl under no houses where I live, all houses in my area have a basement

    • @RogerWakefield
      @RogerWakefield  4 года назад

      Dom there aren't very many basements in the Dallas area... Thanks for watching and commenting.

    • @jarrodheley7879
      @jarrodheley7879 3 года назад

      I'll admit, I'm jealous. I live in NZ, and that's not often the case here.

  • @BobBob-uv9fq
    @BobBob-uv9fq 2 года назад

    How hard is being a plumber ,domestic,residential,how mentally challenging

  • @cherrybomb292
    @cherrybomb292 4 года назад +1

    I’m a girl im not very strong am I able to be a plumber?

    • @RogerWakefield
      @RogerWakefield  4 года назад +3

      I know guys that aren’t very strong that are plumbers. Yes ma’am I think you can. Do you think you can?

    • @zaxarispetixos8728
      @zaxarispetixos8728 3 года назад +1

      Not really i am a normall guy i have worked for years with a plumber and there is no way i am dealing with the shit and weights my boss deals it is very fun when you are young not fun from him he is 50. I am studying electrical engineering now

  • @Yeoldepimpe
    @Yeoldepimpe 3 года назад

    Being a true plumber you need to be able to troubleshoot that house and be able to sling hangers on a 60 story high rise .

  • @jdahighroller9389
    @jdahighroller9389 Год назад

    Overall plumbing aint hard but its courageous and more dangerous than being an electrician. A point I love to make because its counterintuitive to most.
    Just think, a plumber has to know a good degree of sound electrical knowledge like electrical engineering 102 vs an electrician who doesnt have to know a gas regulator from tp relief valve!

  • @kielcruz8823
    @kielcruz8823 2 года назад +2

    anyone else call kneepads promotion pads?

  • @harvindersingh2973
    @harvindersingh2973 4 года назад +5

    How u get time to make video from your hectic schedule

    • @RogerWakefield
      @RogerWakefield  4 года назад +1

      @Harvinder Singh we schedule it just like it’s a plumbing job. Are you enjoying them?

    • @RogerWakefield
      @RogerWakefield  4 года назад +3

      @Harvinder Singh we schedule it just like it’s a plumbing job. Are you enjoying them?

    • @harvindersingh2973
      @harvindersingh2973 4 года назад +1

      Yep! Definitely, keep going on👍

  • @gameANDchange
    @gameANDchange 3 года назад +2

    For years I've disliked my corporate job. I love working from home, but I am seriously considering plumbing. Healthier lifestyle and will eventually earn more than where I'm at.

    • @mikem2022
      @mikem2022 2 года назад

      Well corporate makes you feel like you want to lose your mind meeting quotas and all that shit. Plumbing is wear and tear on your body, so you gotta decide, would you rather be stressed every time you take a shit wondering if you make enough commission for the month to pay your bills or take a hit physically you m the long run but have a fat paycheck in return during all those years

  • @Phoenix_Atlas
    @Phoenix_Atlas 4 года назад +1

    Money makes me happy. I'm cheap.

  • @YashaHika
    @YashaHika 3 года назад +2

    WHOA I LIVE IN YPSILANTI WE ARENT KNOWN FOR ANYTHING XD

  • @ArielCastillo-ue6sh
    @ArielCastillo-ue6sh 5 месяцев назад

    I want to become a plumber

  • @jimnastics3915
    @jimnastics3915 4 года назад +3

    It's real easy. Just fail as a electrician.

    • @RogerWakefield
      @RogerWakefield  4 года назад +2

      @Jim Nastics some of us are smart enough not to try to be electricians. Actually both trades are great to get into! Are you an electrician?

  • @shellcracker18
    @shellcracker18 2 года назад +1

    Work as a plumber for a school system. Then you have it made

  • @smellymeadowhel8763
    @smellymeadowhel8763 2 года назад

    Fuk here we just miss 2 months of wrk plus ya nvr know if ur coming back im guessin cuz i aint unionized idk

  • @OGcynicalpotato
    @OGcynicalpotato 4 года назад

    Left out industrial :P

    • @brendanwilson4876
      @brendanwilson4876 4 года назад

      Wisconsin Fitness Guy There’s a lot of overlap with commercial.

  • @marco021291
    @marco021291 Год назад

    I am a handy man it is easy.