Who is a plumber?

Answer 1

Any worker who installs or repairs piping and related equipment for the conveyance of water, gas, or drainage into or out of buildings, or within buildings to fixtures or equipment using water. The type of material used for the conduits varies with the application and may be of lead, iron, copper, glass, plastic, or other material.

Plumbers have to be able to:

1.Plan out the job required, or work out what needs repairing

2. Be able to follow plans and drawings, and understand technical

instructions

3. Order materials from suppliers

4. Fix baths, sinks, radiators, etc. to walls, in floors or ducts

5. Measure distances to work out the lengths of piping needed

6. Cut and bend piping to correct dimensions

7. Join piping so that it doesn’t leak

8. Work as part of a team with joiners, bricklayers, electricians, etc.

Answer 2

A plumber is a person who works with water pipe..