Hello and advice please

[RAW85]

Hello to all,

I'm currently working 4 days a week (not as a tradesman) but want a change of career. I have looked into quick courses and college but I'm struggling to fit in college as I work shifts and no week is the same.

Lucky for me I have a plumber friend and another friend who has a plumbing company. I'm able to gain work experience with them.
My plan is to work 1-2 days a week with them to gain experience for around a year then do a quick course to gain the qualification.

I want to build up my tool collection with only the best tools, what shall I buy first to build the basic first?

Thanks, RAW85.

 

[Simon F]

Hello Raw85, welcome to the forum.
if you have someone to work with then you are in a good position.
do you have any experience of plumbing?
you might do a few weeks and hate it!
don't be to quick to start spending your money,
but a decent set of grips and an adjustable spanner will do a lot of things

 

[RAW85]

Thanks for the reply.
I have little real plumbing experience but decent all round DIY skills.
This Wednesday we are changing two immersion elements and Thursday fitting a new boiling system. Really looking forward to it.
Point taken on spending too quickly.

 

[lame plumber]

grass is always greener etc etc. Make sure you get some site work in the snow and rain before finally deciding.

 

[RAW85]

Don't worry, I'm sure I'll be covered in someone else dirt very shortly.

 

[SmithTitos]

Hi RAW85 welcome to this forum I believe that your decision is good because if you wont like plumbing work in future then you can switch back to you job without faceing any financial loss

 

[kay-jay]

dont be too quick to spend on the best quality tools. wait until you are in the habit of not leaving them beneath floorboards or under baths /up in lofts before buying the dear stuff:wink_smile:

 

[SimonG]

Welcome along

 

[RAW85]

Cheers lads.

Today has been my 3rd day out, so far I've repaired a few toilets (new service valves, new flush siphon and fill valve), helped fit a heated towel rail, changed two immersion elements, solder pipes and tomorrow we are fitting a new boiler and running new pipes. Obviously all under supervision.

So far I'm loving it!