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andy-p-
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 Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 7:59 pm Post subject: plumbing courses |
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I would like to start doing bathrooms from start to finish. I have been plastering for 4 years now and i can tile, I can do some plumbing but only at diy level. What suitable course are there that would make me competent for this sort of work
Thanks Andy |
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bstyle
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| Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 8:17 pm Post subject: |
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| There isn't a course that will make you competent for this type of work, your best bet is to start working for someone who has the skills to teach you over a few years. |
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panlid
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| Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 11:08 pm Post subject: |
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andy you say you already do plumbing to a diy standard. do you mean using push fit or proper soldering etc?
i too now do bathrooms and to be fair the plumbing side of things is not too hard. alot of it is straight forward.
you could always take on easier jobs to build up your confidence like i did and then get deeper into it. its amazing what info you can find out about things if you ask. even down to speaking to suppliers. i have found they are very helpful in supplying help if needed.
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andy-p-
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| Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 7:37 am Post subject: |
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cheers panlid
I can solder with no problems and i've bought a few houses in the past and gutted the bathrooms myself and refitted with no problems.I suppose if i do come across a bathroom were the plumbing looks difficult i can always pay a plumber to do it!( i know a few in the plymouth area)
I may look into starting this, not sure what the general price is for a bathroom from start to finish though
Andy |
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panlid
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| Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 4:50 pm Post subject: |
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andy, i am joiner that started doing bathrooms last year. i, like you could do basic plumbing and tiling due to the fact i do my own kitchens complete (except gas which i contract out)
as long as your tiling and plumbing is up to standard, i find the most important things with bathrooms is the design and setting out. this can make the bathroom look the nuts or it can make it look crap.
its ok running off to work with someone for 2 years to learn but in the real world you can learn in 2 weeks what you need to know as long as you have tiling and plumbing skills.
i have 3 bathrooms already booked in this year. i dont really want any more for a while as working for 2 weeks in the same room is quite depressing. there is alot of satisfaction though when it is done.
by the way i dont touch the heating either. my electrician does the towel rads for me as i like to have the pipes coming out of the wall straight into the rads. that says it all really about turning your hand to anything. i have employed lots of plumbers over the years but the guy that does it to the standard i want is an electrician 
get cracking and good luck. |
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bstyle
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| Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 7:50 pm Post subject: |
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Andy-p
The most complicated things you will come across in a Bathroom are Shower related products like Shower Pumps, Shower valves with diverters, body jets, bath overflow filler etc also Towel Radiators can be slightly involved especially if you're running a Summer Rad.
Tiling wise it gets more difficult when you come across larger tiles or start tackling Natural Stone products.
But without doubt the most difficult thing is being multi skilled and be good at virtually all trades. |
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panlid
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| Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 8:49 pm Post subject: |
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i agree. as i said before start off easy and work up. i havnt tackled a shower pump yet but one day i will give it a blast (geddit?)
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tim'll fix it
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| Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 9:09 pm Post subject: |
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and once you get into towel rads, you will have to learn how to shift airlocks to get peoples dodgy central heating systems working again 
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panlid
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| Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 9:22 pm Post subject: |
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i dont get involved  plus my spark likes a challenge |
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andy-p-
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| Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 9:45 pm Post subject: |
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| I think as long as i have got my plumber mate to rely on or show me the ropes the with more complex problems or situations i should be fine. As panlid said start with the easier jobs first i think |
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