starting a two year plumbing Course

[cam_low]

I am in no way a plumber but I've laboured for one and him me over my last 5 years before moving to the smoke.
I can fit a bathroom but wouldn't fancy something going wrong and him not there to ring up and sort it.
Perhaps it's my next manoeuvre too.....

 

[swanman]

onwards and upwards

Got to move with the times

 

[Colour Republic]

Nice one Deano!

Without a doubt the best move you could make. Not sure on the course but in the most part bathrooms only require the basics of plumbing rather than some of the more technical sides to the trade. The most technical it gets is with the different waste systems and the pit falls to avoid and learning about the different domestic systems and making sure the fixtures and fitting are compatible with them. As with any trade it's not quite as easy as it looks but as I say the basics you need to learn are simple in the most part.

Good luck mate and when you're ready to buy your kit then check back and i'll try and give you some pointers, for £200 you can get a good solid basic tool kit together. torches, cutters, benders, adjustables etc. etc.

 

[Colour Republic]

its been a very hard few years with one more to come but tiling is going to change over next few years in a way witch will leave the all the jober in our wake the futre is coming back our way

I hope you're right Ray but it will only be a matter of time before B&Q bring out a 1200mm plastic cutter for £50 and cowboys will be back in business

 

[The D]

Nice one Deano!

Without a doubt the best move you could make. Not sure on the course but in the most part bathrooms only require the basics of plumbing rather than some of the more technical sides to the trade. The most technical it gets is with the different waste systems and the pit falls to avoid and learning about the different domestic systems and making sure the fixtures and fitting are compatible with them. As with any trade it's not quite as easy as it looks but as I say the basics you need to learn are simple in the most part.

Good luck mate and when you're ready to buy your kit then check back and i'll try and give you some pointers, for £200 you can get a good solid basic tool kit together. torches, cutters, benders, adjustables etc. etc.

nice one m8 that's good of you

 

[Thespanishtiler]

good move Deano,

the skills and understanding the course will give you will stand you in good stead if you want to move into the full bathroom installation service sector.

you know me and my work, I come from a pure tiling background but got sick to the back teeth of organising plumbers to site so made the move to learn the plumbing skills needed to take them out of the loop.

I still use them but only for boiler and cylinder upgrades, everything else is mine now.

having the skills to do the prep, 1st fix, tiling and 2nd fix will make you more time efficient as the different phases of the project run into each other with no dead time between trades, you can factor this in to your quotes to be more competative if needed

also if you can supply the whole package including suite etc then you can make a good profit on this also.

basic tools can be had as CR says for a reasonable initial outlay, carrying stock in the van is another matter, i carry around 2k of plumbing stock in the van and top up fortnightly (when your at/going to the merchants your not making money !)

if you ever need any advice just pm me

Rob

 

[The D]

good move Deano,

the skills and understanding the course will give you will stand you in good stead if you want to move into the full bathroom installation service sector.

you know me and my work, I come from a pure tiling background but got sick to the back teeth of organising plumbers to site so made the move to learn the plumbing skills needed to take them out of the loop.

I still use them but only for boiler and cylinder upgrades, everything else is mine now.

having the skills to do the prep, 1st fix, tiling and 2nd fix will make you more time efficient as the different phases of the project run into each other with no dead time between trades, you can factor this in to your quotes to be more competative if needed

also if you can supply the whole package including suite etc then you can make a good profit on this also.

basic tools can be had as CR says for a reasonable initial outlay, carrying stock in the van is another matter, i carry around 2k of plumbing stock in the van and top up fortnightly (when your at/going to the merchants your not making money !)

if you ever need any advice just pm me

Rob

Thank m8 that means a lot to me if I can one day produce something that is even half as good as the stuff you do I will be a happy man.

 

[Gazzer]

I have been doing the odd bathroom from time to time. Only swap outs so far and its never as easy as you think but with a sensible head on your shoulders you get through. The main issue is not having the correct parts and fittings...there are so many variables.
Its still easier than waiting on someone else IMO.

 

[Aston]

good move Deano,

the skills and understanding the course will give you will stand you in good stead if you want to move into the full bathroom installation service sector.

you know me and my work, I come from a pure tiling background but got sick to the back teeth of organising plumbers to site so made the move to learn the plumbing skills needed to take them out of the loop.

I still use them but only for boiler and cylinder upgrades, everything else is mine now.

having the skills to do the prep, 1st fix, tiling and 2nd fix will make you more time efficient as the different phases of the project run into each other with no dead time between trades, you can factor this in to your quotes to be more competative if needed

also if you can supply the whole package including suite etc then you can make a good profit on this also.

basic tools can be had as CR says for a reasonable initial outlay, carrying stock in the van is another matter, i carry around 2k of plumbing stock in the van and top up fortnightly (when your at/going to the merchants your not making money !)

if you ever need any advice just pm me

Rob

top man spanish rob!! ;0)
the forum needs more people like you mate

ed

 

[jonnyc]

its been a very hard few years with one more to come but tiling is going to change over next few years in a way witch will leave the all the jober in our wake the futre is coming back our way

whats coming up ray thats so different .
i thought we had had massive changes in last few years and i am quite pleased about all this rectified porcelain because it has to be done right or just looks rubbish.
let us in on the secret .
following the trend in usa and japan i foresee alot more granite tiles in next few years. there is such a choice of fabulous granite now , i think it will hit us fairly soon.
another plus for good tilers as this needs to be done properly as well.