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It depends. There is a lot of confusion by the average home-owner over what plumbers do and what they are. For example, traditionally a plumber deals with wet-plumbing (i.e. anything that involves water), but not gas. Gas is reserved for heating engineers. The average homeowner rarely uses the term heating engineer and refers to a plumber for both water and gas (e.g. boilers). In this case, a plumber definitely needs to be regulated, and is. Those plumbers (heating engineers) who use gas must ...
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Plumbers are the ones who have to deal with clogs, leaks, breakages and more, and they get paid well to do so. As a career, plumbing is a good career for people who like to work with their hands and find solutions for problems. Since there will always be a demand for plumbing, it's a stable career choice – a secure job
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Fixes toilets, leaks, sinks, most non gas or electrical wet plumbing tasks and many also fit bathrooms too. They may bring in the services of electricians to fit electric showers or extractors fans or other electrical work in areas such as bathrooms and kitchens
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It can take years of training to become a properly qualified plumber or heating engineer making the plumbing and heating industry a career with a long-term future. At a minimum you would require NVQ Level 2 in England and Wales
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There are 3 types of plumbers; Commercial plumbers, Residential plumbers, Service and Repair. There are also some types of plumbers which are not, strictly speaking, plumbers at all, but rather heating engineers or bathroom fitters. There is lots of cross over between what people mean when they refer to plumbers, since many who undertake wet plumbing work will also undertake work involving gas such as boilers and fires. These types of plumbers are actually heating engineers really but the majority ...
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You can become a plumber without an apprenticeship but to become a plumber who uses gas or electric in their work you will certainly need to obtain some relevant qualifications. For example, to be a plumber (or heating engineer) who fits gas boilers or touches anything to do with gas, you'll need to obtain qualifications and also become gas safe registered.
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Plumbers are in demand more now than ever. The industry is in desperate need for qualified and highly skilled Plumbers that are able to carry out a range of different plumbing work across the UK.
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It depends. Costs can range considerably depending on the route you take. You will most certainly need to pay for the costs of any qualifications / certifications and if you are want to be a plumber / heating engineer who is registered on the gas safe register you will have costs there too. The application fee alone for registration on the Gas Safe Register is at March 2020 £190.00 plus VAT taking the total to £228.00 (VAT inclusive) (figures correct as at March 2020). In addition to registering ...
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What is the best way to unclog water pipes?
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Does vinegar remove rust from pipes?