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So you're a qualified plumber, or perhaps you're considering entering this essential and rewarding trade. The good news is that the plumbing industry offers strong earning potential, especially for those who take the right steps. Find out more in our latest blog article ➡️ https://buff.ly/44mJjVe

How do you retrain as a plumber? Like any trade, there are a few routes to getting started in plumbing. In our latest blog, we weigh up different pathways and the potential time and cost commitments while you train. https://ow.ly/l6lZ50QruFq

An IT expert, known as a "Guru" calls a Plumber, "My water bill is extremely high for the last 3 years. The city sent me an automated notice about over consumption. There must be a leak in my house somewhere! I don't see any leak. It must be outside. I've checked every pipe and there's nothing." The Plumber arrives and asks, "May I use your lavatory? It was a long ride." "Of course." The Plumber closes the door to the bathroom. The sound of a flush could be heard. Then, the Plumber returns a few minutes later ringing a wet rag. "Ok. That will be $450. The leak is fixed." "That was quick. Really quick. Too quick. What was it?" "If I told you, you wouldn't pay the bill for my expertise." The IT Guru paid and the Plumber assumed the cleaning crew must have dropped a rag in the tank at one time. "Just enough of the rag was obstructing the float valve mechanism on the main flange ring assembly which created a constant supply call to the stems flow valve switch. Usually, I'll replace the float and chain, but not in this case. You're good now." "Ok. It was worth it to call the plumber."

What do you call a plumber who loves routine maintenance? A pipe dreamer! Prevent plumbing problems before they start! Trust Action Plumbing for expert maintenance that keeps your pipes flowing smoothly. 🛠️🚿 #PlumbingMaintenance #ActionPlumbing

Dear journal, After weeks of red-brown discharge from our shower head, the contractor insisted the only way to fix the problem and avoid destroying our newly installed tile was to… 🚩 Climb a ladder to the 2nd Floor. (Yikes!) 🚩Cut a hole in the exterior siding to access the plumbing and replace the old valve with a new one. (😩, the siding had just been replaced and repainted) The contractor assured me that this had to be done and that they would absorb the cost as it fell under their warranty. One week later. The shower still shot out red-brown slurry. So I called a friend who recommended a licensed plumber. The plumber arrived the next day. An hour and $350 later, the shower was fixed. The Red-Brown Root Cause: 2” piece of Gas pipe. The gas pipe, not intended for water use, had been installed instead of plastic or copper pipe. Naturally it had corroded and spewed the red-brown mess everywhere. Some Process Improvement advice to myself: ✅ Be suspicious of overly complex solutions as these rarely resolve root causes. ✅ More resources rarely resolve root causes. ✅ The right resources are an investment against costly, future rework. Sincerely, 🤦🏽♂️

Preventative Plumbing Maintenance 🛠️ Keep your plumbing in top shape with routine maintenance! Schedule an annual check-up with Manny's Quality Plumbing. #PlumbingMaintenance

As winter slowly makes its way to us, it's time to gear up for those chilly months ahead with our 'Emergency Plumbing Kit Essentials' checklist! This handy guide helps you stay prepared for unexpected, minor plumbing issues during winter but remember, for the bigger challenges, K2's expert help is just a call away! Download and print the PDF available at https://lnkd.in/gq3FTSFk for easy reference. #K2Plumbing #WinterPreparedness #PlumbingKit

As proud plumbing pros, we firmly believe that regular inspections are crucial to maintain the health of your pipes. That said, we may be a little biased ;) So now we want to ask you: How often do you get your plumbing system inspected?

We always recommend retracting insulation from flue pipes that serve gas fired appliances. These exhaust pipes can heat up significantly (depending on the appliance) possibly increasing the probability of a fire. Ali Quiroz I Professional Home Inspector I TREC #23448 Questions? - https://lnkd.in/gWkwkg_Q Education for Negotiation!

🏠 Exploring the attic with Inspector Wilmer! 🌡️ Checking out the temperature and plumbing setups - things are heating up! 🔥 What's with the mysterious lines and potential recalls? 🤔 Comment below! #HomeInspection #PlumbingMysteries #WaypointAdventures