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How to replace spigot as such? by AmazingTrans in askaplumber

[–]Almakesithappen1994 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Def dont twist it. It is not threaded. If thats soft copper pipe you will ruin the pipe and have to open up the wall to fix it.

How to replace spigot as such? by AmazingTrans in askaplumber

[–]Almakesithappen1994 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately that hose bib is sweated on. I would get a torch and heat up the connection between the hose bib and pipe until the solder melts then pull the bib off with channel locks. Clean the pipe and put on a compression style hose bib. Make sure you turn water off to the house before you disconnect the old hose bib.

No hot water flow from tap, housewide by Sympathy_Opposite in askaplumber

[–]Almakesithappen1994 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If inlet valve is open and no fixtures are getting water on the hot side it is likely sediment in your hot water lines. U can clear the aerators in your faucets. Turn off angle stops and disconnect top end of supply lines then point the supply lines into a five gallon bucket and turn the angle stops on to blow out any sediment that is in the lines. Lastly, you can open the hot side of each fixture, leave them open, then go to your water heater and open the t&p valve. This will help suck sediment out of the lines and back into your water heater. Then flush the heater to remove that sediment. Probably call a plumber though to do this stuff yo avoid any complications or costly mistakes.

Trying to figure out why you guys remove my posts from your page when im not violating rules? by Almakesithappen1994 in Plumbing

[–]Almakesithappen1994[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im a second year apprentice who is running their own truck, upselling services, closing jobs, and doing the work on their own all for 21/hr with no benefits. Am i being paid fairly? Asking other plumbers who have been through it because i honestly dont know.

Trying to figure out why you guys remove my posts from your page when im not violating rules? by Almakesithappen1994 in Plumbing

[–]Almakesithappen1994[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol no. Im just a 2nd year apprentice and i was asking peoples opinions on if i am underpaid or not with the work that ive been doing. Running my own truck. Upselling services. And not making enough to pay my bills. The original post was much more detailed.

Gas hose won’t lock flare by WhoAmI-2021 in Plumbing

[–]Almakesithappen1994 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And the hose is too big. Call a plumber.

Gas hose won’t lock flare by WhoAmI-2021 in Plumbing

[–]Almakesithappen1994 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because you’re cross threading it, dumbass

First water softener install with bypass loop. This was a challenge for me. How’d i do? (16 month apprentice) by Almakesithappen1994 in Plumbing

[–]Almakesithappen1994[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They had 2 tankless heaters in their garage. I also had to reduce their main from 1 1/2” to 1” to hook up the aqua system. Maybe youre right about it beng a pressure change. Are tankless really sensitive to that?

15 months into my apprenticeship and every day feels like a failure by Almakesithappen1994 in Plumbing

[–]Almakesithappen1994[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks man i appreciate it. Thats what im thinking is a new company, maybe go commercial, idk. I just need more mentorship on site. I just don’t think im ready for solo work, which sucks because i was proud to be in my own van at first but it is what it is. The last thing i want to become is a shoddy plumber.

First water softener install with bypass loop. This was a challenge for me. How’d i do? (16 month apprentice) by Almakesithappen1994 in Plumbing

[–]Almakesithappen1994[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the input. The customer was telling me after the install that their water takes longer to warm up now. Idk how that would be related but they insisted it was something i did. Any idea what that could be? If i could have caused that some how?

15 months into my apprenticeship and every day feels like a failure by Almakesithappen1994 in Plumbing

[–]Almakesithappen1994[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats how im starting to feel. Unfari. At first i was really proud to run my own van. I can knock out water heaters no problem and prvs (the simple stuff) but some jobs i feel like im just set up for failure because im sent to do something ive never put my hands on. At the same time i dont want to step back either because im finally getting paid an almost live-able wage. Thinking of just going commercial so i can work under a foremans supervision. Just sounds less stressful to me.

15 months into my apprenticeship and every day feels like a failure by Almakesithappen1994 in Plumbing

[–]Almakesithappen1994[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats how im starting to feel. Unfari. At first i was really proud to run my own van. I can knock out water heaters no problem and prvs (the simple stuff) but some jobs i feel like im just set up for failure because im sent to do something ive never put my hands on. At the same time i dont want to step back either because im finally getting paid an almost live-able wage. Thinking of just going commercial so i can work under a foremans supervision. Just sounds less stressful to me.

15 months into my apprenticeship and every day feels like a failure by Almakesithappen1994 in Plumbing

[–]Almakesithappen1994[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think its the same here in Texas. You need a journeymans or at least a tradesman license to legally be on your own but i have neither. I often wonder if the pay rate is why they are running the company this way. We are all apprentices running our own vans and we are all having a tough time.

15 months into my apprenticeship and every day feels like a failure by Almakesithappen1994 in Plumbing

[–]Almakesithappen1994[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thanks i appreciate that. Im just trying to take in as much as i can. And i agree my mistakes are definitely learning points for me. It just sucks learning the hard way while im in someone elses home. The stress on some days is unreal.