The plumbing job is very critical. Without it, we will be at a loss most of the time. Clogged drains, burst pipes, and reduced water flow constitute plumbing work. When it goes wrong, we start panicking, and then we immediately search for a plumber. While it is in working condition, we never spare it any thought.

Who Is A Plumber?

A plumber is a person who has specialized in maintaining and installing new pipelines for drinking water and sewage and drainage systems. He will repair the old lines and also if required, replace the old system with a newer one. He needs to be technically qualified and hold a license.

What Are The Various Jobs That A Plumber Must Perform?

A few common skills that a plumber must possess are:

• He must have the ability to understand the layout
• Must be able to detect the defects in the lines
• Should be skilled enough to install a new system, repair and maintain the existing system; be it in a residential area or a commercial one
• He must be able to locate and mark the positions of pipes, passage holes, and plumbing fixtures
• Must have the ability to join pipes using machinery and the latest techniques
• Should be capable enough to test for leakage and adequate water pressure
• Must take into consideration all safety issues of all the residents of the buildings
• Must maintain safety and all regulations

What Are The Requirements Of A Good Plumber?

In some countries, plumbers are required to undergo training of a minimum of four years of apprenticeship and a Certificate III in plumbing. For Certificate IV, they need further training of twelve months. They also need to know how to do gas fittings basics. Then they proceed on to become licensed plumbers with gas licenses.

Some Secrets Of Plumbers That Everyone Must Know

According to plumbers, nothing can be as bad as clogged drains. They smell worse than sewage. To get this clog cleared, they need to use alcohol to get rid of that bad stench. We might laugh at it, but the job is no good, and if a little alcohol helps, where is the harm?

Plumbers always prefer that their customers do not use commercial chemical cleaners. They say that the cleaner is ineffective and they need to use drain snakes as a result of which they can be splattered with the chemical. And therefore, they should be warned.

Another funny thing that plumbers say nowadays is that they find cellphones flushed down the drains. They request people not to do so even if their phone is no good.

Plumbers also say that people flush many other things they think are flushable. But in reality, they are not flushable. Things like female hygiene products should not be flushed down the line as they clog the drains.

Nowadays, most high-rise buildings have hydro-flush systems that plumbers think are disgusting. They do not prefer it because after the line has been uncapped, a blackish or brownish fluid seeps out of it, and they find it horrendous.

Sometimes plumbers find dentures in clogged drains. This sounds absurd, but it does happen. Many other things are found, and at times they get angry. Their anger is directed at parents who flush down video games and other things.

There are certain terms that plumbers use, which the clients generally misunderstand. This irritates and angers them sometimes.

Concluding thoughts

These funny behind-the-scenes facts about plumbers can also make you laugh and have some light moments. You can enjoy it provided you understand what they are trying to get at.