5 HARD Lessons from a Master Plumber

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As a master plumber, I've seen a lot of things and learned a lot of lessons that plumbing education programs won't teach.
Today I'm going to teach you 5 hard lessons that you'll learn along your plumbing career.
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@damianvitali3999 4 года назад

I’m 16 and my dad has taught me about plumbing and electrical I wanna make my pops proud and finally tell him something he might not know

@ericdietrich878 3 года назад

I started plumbing when I was 17. My dad’s been plumbing for 30+ years. I’m 25 now and can outdo him on most jobs. He’s super proud and impressed. It’s an amazing feeling. Good luck man!

@sambromley7394 5 лет назад

I'm an apprentice electrician and even though I'm not a plumber I still love your videos and all the advice.

@RogerWakefield 5 лет назад

@Sam Bromley a lot of what I teach in other areas crosses the lines. When I do training on networking or LinkedIn I get all different trades and professions in there. Are you enjoying your apprenticeship?

@sambromley7394 5 лет назад

@@RogerWakefield Yes very much so. I started out at a trade school and I graduated from that and now I'm employed full time doing residential and commercial wiring and loving it.

@MrCleverOnion 5 лет назад

Same here apprentice electrician but it all applies so well

@AnkanBob 4 года назад

im gay

@Spiderdude911 4 года назад

Sounds like you should be a plumber

@mattbradford1135 Год назад

Do the right thing and give back. Such great advice. Two things you will never regret. I admire you, Roger Wakefield!

@RogerWakefield Год назад

Thanks so much I love hearing that

@cryptoindeed5909 5 лет назад

I was 22 when I got into the construction industry unfortunately in the middle of recession and I felt I was late like always, people getting laid off and I was trying to learn a trade. I felt I was late for everything and always tried things at the wrong time and little did I know I will fall in love with the Plumbing trade. I then worked for a plumbing company for 8 years; that let me to my master License at 30 years young. I obtained my license 4 years ago.

@RogerWakefield 5 лет назад

@Crypto Indeed thank you for sharing your story. I am always telling people, any age, this is a great profession to get into. You can build yourself a wonderful life in this profession. Where are you located?

@cryptoindeed5909 5 лет назад

@@RogerWakefield thank you sir! I am in Miami Florida. I currently own my own business, I am in the service sector. I am taking notes from all the info that you provide. All the advice. Suggestions you provide are greatly appreciated.

@bradysimons9126 5 лет назад

Just what I needed to hear. Been a journeyman plumber 2 years. I actually started as an hvac and sheetmetal apprentice, but the company I started at was small enough that the HVAC guys could plumb and all had apprentice cards and the plumbers could hang duct and run refrigerant lines if needed depending on what work we had going on. Guys I started apprenticeship with have been getting their master license. I just finished detailing a 43 story highrise and feeling the confidence to sign up for the test.

@RogerWakefield 5 лет назад

@b charles sounds like you are having fun! I love the cross training in other trades. Where are you located?

@bradysimons9126 5 лет назад

@@RogerWakefield Austin, TX. Local 286. Currently working for The Porter in the CAD dept. I've been having lots of fun since I got in the trades fresh out of college. My grandpa is a retired UA fitter/welder. He too had lots of fun and says he wouldn't have wanted to do anything else.

@POWPonderonWeather 5 лет назад

I'm so glad I found your page.

@RogerWakefield 5 лет назад

@POW Ponder On Weather Roy I am glad you found it too! You have a great channel!

@commadanteflet 2 года назад

I really appreciate your attitude about teaching apprentices, journeymen and master plumbers. I'm a first year apprentice at 31 and am finding that many companies seem to not want their employees to be licensed because they may go start their own business and it's looked down upon, like a betrayal or being disloyal. I like that you genuinely want others to do well and it seems that your attitude has served your well and probably it's not even competition. Plumbing is obviously in high demand. I plan to keep learning and growing with the trade and don't want to be around comfortable people, who knows where that will lead. Thanks for all you bring to the table.

@emandujano63 5 лет назад

I’m a electrician (2nd year) and get a lot of good tips from you my friend! Wish there was a master electrician on RU-vid who could guide us like you do the plumbers. Thank you

@ryanhatten7751 2 года назад

Check out electrician u on youtube he's really good 👍

@natem1985 Год назад

why does this video not have more views? fantastic information roger👏🏼

@jeanjocelynlouisjacques9875 3 года назад

thank for all Mr wakefield i learn a lot from you .

@evthingguy 4 года назад

Thanks Mr Wakefield! Just what I needed to hear I'm about to do my aptitude test for the local plumbing union, and I hope one day to do be a master plumber and also stay down to earth just like yourself

@JackStrangelove 2 года назад

Thank you. It's good to know there are people like you, that have integrity, and is compassionate for others.

@trickhealey 4 месяца назад

You’re a good man. I loved the story about the messy house. I see a lot of people in my trade treat people differently based on any number of factors. I take a lot of pride in doing my best work no matter who I am doing it for. I figure no matter who I am doing the work for, my work is a reflection of me and my work ethic and morals. That doesn’t change based on who I’m doing the work for. As long as they aren’t causing direct harm to anyone, I’ll do my best.

@mcpat420 3 года назад

I recently found this channel and i very much enjoy it. Thank you.

@TheDigitaldoug Год назад

Your ethics and big heart not only make you a great man but one hell of a plumber. Keep up the great work!

@RogerWakefield Год назад

Thank you digitaldoug 🤘

@gavi7161 5 лет назад

Thanks for the lessons!

@RogerWakefield 5 лет назад

@You’re not old, you’re ancient what did you get out of this?

@azzeddinechoukri2069 5 лет назад

Thank you for the video again! I checked the TSPBE website, if a journeyman gone through the dep of labor apprenticeship program then only waiting one year to take a master test.

@RogerWakefield 5 лет назад

Yes sir. The UA training program is a DOL program and I think the PHCC is too.

@eveleo71 Год назад

Thank you

@PetePuebla Год назад

The motivational talk I needed.

@RogerWakefield Год назад

Hey we all need one to keep us on track every once in awhile💪🏻😎

@dormandavis2767 4 года назад

I’ve been in the handyman trade for 35 years. The plumbing industry as well as electrical, carpentry, are all screaming for help. I had formally been trained in HVAC so I got my feet wet doing all the trades. I’m still learning to this day. I see people get ripped off all the time.

@buk6708 3 года назад

As a Carpenter we respect the Master Plumber cert, it’s a harddddd earned thing, true American Muscle

@austinvasquez1213 5 лет назад

great lessons from the MASTER! keep it up buddy

@RogerWakefield 5 лет назад

Austin I love this stuff! Can you tell???

@josisalas9709 5 лет назад

Thank you for the knowledge.

@RogerWakefield 5 лет назад

@Josi Salas You are welcome. Thank you for the comment. What did you get out of this video?

@ghaziibrahim488 5 лет назад

Hi master, I am so grateful to your efforts .every thing you do to teach and educate people ..because it's the values that matter at the end of the day

@Acksiel Год назад

Always loved your content. I'm not a plumber or even in the trades I work in IT but recently made the jump from a member of a large team to a decision maker in a smaller team and I find your advice and work ethic inspiring and believe all professionals can learn allot from you. Keep it up !!!

@jimmysadventures5351 5 лет назад

Really agree with your five points. If you take care of your community it comes back around full circle. What year did you get your master?

@RogerWakefield 5 лет назад

@Jimmy’s Adventures thank you for the feedback. I love our community! I got my Masters in the early 2000’s I will check and find the exact year. My memory is getting bad. I heard it is the second thing to go...

@thedaffamily5020 4 года назад

Great job my friend I am a apprentice plumber and I work for a huge company, I have help people and charge them low. Like you say it feels good to help others.

@plumbingbyjustin Год назад

Your the man! Love you teachings and values! Thanks for all you do 🙏

@RogerWakefield Год назад

My pleasure!

@dannyquarles2791 Год назад

do the right thing! best advice and great story.

@RogerWakefield Год назад

Yes! Thank you!

@Jfurman790 5 лет назад

Great thing to give back like that, love the story

@RogerWakefield 5 лет назад

Jfurman790 I believing in giving back and helping others grow. I think that's why I love networking and building relationships with other people. Thank you for commenting!

@arthurmiller8336 Год назад

Wow very good great information I loved thank you

@chengkhang2804 4 года назад

kinda wish the pool industry had this...been in the industry for 7 years. Handle 208, 240, 120, 12-48v. Install steep pipes to pool gas hears and replace gas valves. but no tests to take. my test is when I explain things to homeowners. great content sir!!! thanks for paying it forward!!!

@grizzleyadams2101 2 года назад

Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs was touting how much you can make in plumbing but I rather listen to a real plumber. Plumbing is not for everyone and you shouldn't go into it just for how much money you think you can earn as a plumber but love what you are doing.

@Deffconas 3 года назад

Roger... I'm listening to you and thinking to my self - gosh, this guy is so me... But, I'm European plumber and things there run differently (ruin actually, not run). I didn't learn anything new in your channel, but I always recommending it to other people thinking about plumber trade.

@troybermudez9269 Год назад

Learned a lot God Bless)

@freddieplumbing2617 4 года назад

Thanks for all the lesson !!

@koolhandluke5646 4 года назад

Thanks Rodger appreciate the advice very good to know im about to start my apprenticeship and your vids are giving me a big time heads up on my new trade i just subscribed and look forward to watching all your vids keep doing what your doing brother and be well .

@DanielLPlain 4 года назад

Go all the way. Go as high as you can in your trade. Never stop Grinding.

@BC-sk3bp 5 лет назад

Truth goes a long way In the end you win. Example.. Plumber a said service line has a leak. I said no leak. Prove to customer she had no leak. I got a customer for life. 😁

@HarrisWaterandSewer 3 года назад

Great lessons to be aware of! Thanks for sharing!

@robbiebissell8262 4 года назад

Mr. Wakefield, I would love to talk to you about plumbing some day. I'm Robbie. A professional plumber in Florida.

@junseopark1911 4 года назад

I hope you have a coaching program in the near future.

@stevenmarney9064 3 года назад

Really good advice

@DustinConant 5 лет назад

Great video!

@esl4058 Год назад

That story about that poor family who were gonna have their water cutoff made me tear up.

@youngmingo103 5 лет назад

Looking for a plumbing job to start out as a helper. I went to a trade school here in NY. Any info on what to do and how to start out ?

@DonJosesito 5 лет назад

Go to your local union and apply for the apprenticeship, if you get in to the next class cycle they will set you up with a shop. If you want to go non union just walk into any and every open shop and apply, hard to not get a job if they see you have drive.

@RogerWakefield 5 лет назад

@Young Mingo what kind of plumbing work do you want to do? There are many options but it’s best to start with what you want from the profession.

@dormandavis2767 4 года назад

Don’t be afraid to start somewhere.

@scottmac6317 4 года назад

No Master Plumber in Washington State. I am a 25 year Journeyman. I have contemplated moving to TX as I have family in the Austin area. Is there a good study guide for Master Plumber in TX?

@mrrichardson1990 2 года назад

Just found your RU-vid and I love the material you put out. Got my apprentice license but very little experience. Should I try to be an apprentice with a union or non-union?

@gageflaugher2864 3 года назад

I started watching your videos because I was working for a plumber that wouldn't let me finish jobs correctly

@rahulahmed4399 4 года назад

you should have a podcast

@RogerWakefield 4 года назад

Rahul we are working on it...

@patpilsing21777 3 года назад

What would cause a house to have fluctuating water pressure? If you run sink it's good pressure, if you turn on shower it dribbles out

@andyplumbing9760 Год назад

❤❤am just new Plumber in plumbing business what best Plumber tools I need to have in residential Plumber???

@zoubeirfaouzi149 2 года назад

You now have max XP and ready for the boss fight.

@Mkx56 3 года назад

You oughta expand to Oklahoma. Many plumbers here are after the mighty dollar rather than doing the right thing.

@TeslaBoy123 Год назад

Moral be a boss a company owner isn't a easy task I know what's I talking about is a nightmare when everything come on u shoulder but sometimes u have to be human helping other on needed 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@stunner55 2 года назад

The Crab Mentality. Pretty sure it spans all professions; the "boss" doesn't want to teach you to leave. Many will tell you outright.They see it as a loss in investment and a betrayal. That hit close to home for me as I have seen it many times over my career. Hard lesson indeed.

@pmgolf5305 Год назад

IF you dont mind RW , Can you tell me at what age you got your master plumbing license ?

@jaycub4711 5 лет назад

What kind of sources do you recommend for studying plumbing?

@RogerWakefield 5 лет назад

Emotional Idiot are you already in plumbing and wanting to learn more? Or, are you just trying to get started and want to learn about it? Also, where are you located?

@jaycub4711 5 лет назад

@@RogerWakefield Thanks for the reply Roger! I'm 20 years old and am currently on a waiting list. I'm from Montreal Canada. I know pretty much nothing about it and would like to get a head start before trade school begins! :)

@illjay9587 3 года назад

Amazing video

@valentinesanchez7273 4 года назад

Thank you for your knowledge. I’m just starting out in the trade. I finished a 100 hour service tech course which I believe gave me a good foundation. However, I just retired from the military and my job in the army had nothing to do with Plumbing. Could you help me fix up my resume to attract future employers. My ultimate goal is to become a licensed plumber. Thank you in advance.

@commadanteflet 2 года назад

Makes me wonder if you went to school in Nashville...

@mikkelnpetersen 3 года назад

Learn, from not just your own, but also from others mistakes.

@upnorth1955 2 года назад

Roger, I have been looking at your 101 course. How long is it? Do you have any additional information about it?

@chad0704 5 лет назад

Roger, I’m 46 yrs old, always had a passive interest in plumbing, hate my office job, and was considering going to the local county college which offers a plumbing course to become a full-time plumber. My question is, am I to old to get into plumbing? Would anyone hire a 46-47 year old apprentice? I keep myself in top physical condition, and I have always been mechanical inclined when I need/chose to be. Just give me your honest opinion please. Thank you! Love your videos...

@RogerWakefield 5 лет назад

chad holland I have always felt that if you think you can do something you probably can. I have seen 55 year old apprentices get into this profession and make it. I have also seen 20 year old young men get in and fail. To me it is all mental attitude. If you are willing to get in and work hard to be the very best nothing can stop you! Do you think you can do it? Where are you located?

@chad0704 5 лет назад

Roger Wakefield Thank you for your response. I have No Doubt I can do the job, and I want to do it. Hard work or working hard has never been an issue for me. However, we all know the world runs on connections, politics, etc. So, my biggest concern is if someone will even afford me the opportunity as an apprentice, especially after I invest money to take the courses, due to my age. That’s my only hangup right now. I’m in southern New Jersey about 25 mins from Philadelphia. Thank you!

@L.C.Sweeney 2 года назад

Studying everyday is probably the best thing you could ever do.

@ozzychoukri3236 5 лет назад

Hello Master, I spoke with some plumbers about witch Code book year I need to study for a master plumbing license, they said 2015 IPC + IFGC or 2015 UPC. but when I checked the TSBPE website, It says 2012? can you please confirm? I dont want to purchase the wrong book. Also what study materials would you recommend for a master P test? Thank you!

@gfoster3434 5 лет назад

Azzeddine Choukri I took the master Plumbing Exam last week and I used the 2015 code books and did well on the exam.

@ozzychoukri3236 5 лет назад

@@gfoster3434 congratulations! are you from Texas? did you have to wait 4 years to do the master?

@gfoster3434 5 лет назад

Azzeddine Choukri Thank you! Yes, I am from Texas. I waited longer than 4 years to take the master exam. Just didn’t need it before. Now I do. Good luck on your pursuit.

@RogerWakefield 5 лет назад

I will get a link to you about the study guide that I use. I have it in some of the videos about becoming a plumber. I also talk about how to study with it. Great information if you want to do it right!

@Mades101 5 лет назад

Great stuff

@RogerWakefield 5 лет назад

Thank you!

@nicholash1691 Год назад

Is there any good books out there they can help me get know stuff about plumbing and plumbing math thinking about starting an apprenticeship

@RogerWakefield Год назад

Yes visit my store. I have the upc and ipc study guide www.amazon.com/shop/rogerwakefield

@jefftitterington7600 3 года назад

Running a business sounds like being a homeowner or a handyman. Know what you can do, what you can learn to do - and what you should hire others to do.

@delta-theoryarizona4256 Год назад

I guess if im watching this im on the right track

@austinconant8476 3 года назад

What does “Lead AP” mean?

@jasongibson1225 3 года назад

There's things in life more important than money. You may get more money playing hardball, but when you're in your deathbed. God don't care about how rich you are. If you screw people over, and only care about the bottom line. You'll be wealthy, but miserable. If you are able to get by, but be modest enough to think about others. Your cup will always be full. Don't think trying to feel better all by yourself. You'll never find it. You'll find happiness in helping your community. That - more than anything is what this world needs to learn. You'll be happier loving your neighbors than screwing them over.

@XF1N1TY_EDITS 2 года назад

let me guess that company on the gas leak was rescue rooter? lol

@damianvitali3999 4 года назад

Industrial plumbing looks so complicated

@RogerWakefield 4 года назад

It’s just like the rest of it, once you learn it it’s not too bad.

@Moreno2774 4 года назад

How much would it be for you to.be my coach?

@vanderzarth 3 года назад

"Does not cost much". Here in Germany you have to invest about 8k Euros (8,750 USD) and at least 4 Years of schooling to become a master in your trade. And you need to be a journey man to start school, too.

@nucleus691 3 года назад

Some of the cost may be covered by your boss if he's nice enough and can benefit from it since a master title is required to train apprentices which your company will need to do sooner or later. You can also request financial assistance from a government agency which will cover some of the cost for you if you do it full time and get good enough grades. Forgot which agency it is tho.

@vanderzarth 3 года назад

@@nucleus691 You speak of the "Meister BaFög". Do not forget that you will have to pay half of it back as soon as you earn money after you ended masters school.

@wall3916 2 года назад

I is a high that can’t be explained till you actually get it

@hvactommyboy9161 5 лет назад

So jealous of your studio...

@RogerWakefield 5 лет назад

@HVACtommyboy 91 you can build one just like I did. Where are you located?

@workingshlub8861 4 года назад

if you work alone do you even need a master license?? it is just a business type test if you want employees right??

@RogerWakefield 4 года назад

In Texas you have to have a Master license to even advertise to do plumbing work.

@workingshlub8861 4 года назад

@@RogerWakefieldup here in mass you can advertise and do all the work you want on a journeymans but no employees...

@jamesrenzulli1837 4 года назад

Here in Connecticut you need a master plumbers license no matter what even if you are replacing your neighbors faucet for free.

@rudedogii 2 года назад

Been plumbing in California for 30+ years and nobody ever asked to see a license. "Master Plumber" what's that?

@jimparsons9454 3 года назад

Mistake #1 not holding back.

@Skorlang 4 года назад

The only thing a Master can do that a journeyman can't is run a shop. Anything other thing you think you get out of it is illusion.

@Phelper99 2 года назад

So hard to find a good plumber. Big box guys just want to rip you off. I had a single leak on a pex tube, they wanted nearly $10k to replace the pex and the manifold and the hot water tank. House was 9 years old. I have an electrician I trust, I need a DFW plumber I can trust. Edit: Just wanted him to make me whole (ie, fix the leak). I ended up buying tools to fix it myself. I don't want to fix it myself, I want the satisfaction of a professional.

@graysonwagner1855 5 лет назад

What is the difference between a Master and Responsible Plumber?

@mikedizzle6069 4 года назад

Responsible master can own business and hire employees but has to have insurance

@Yeoldepimpe 3 года назад

It costs 30 grand to get your master license in NYC and even if you pass the test the “board” can still deny your application. Gangsters.

@203Chance Год назад

That stinks

@user-qp2rx5pj1c 9 месяцев назад

Nothing can stop Deaf guy like me when you have issues with subtitles to English like somebody else. You'll get judgement with God as soon you go up there. I starting to think you are the problem with deaf people. I don't have to worry about it cause I got my father as a master plumber (33 years, no worries ). If you don't want do what the best way for others, I starting felt like you're problems towards to Deaf people. God and karma has my back anyway!!!!

@nickscheidt9986 11 месяцев назад

Jesus loves you

@DelmuryAngel 5 лет назад

Nooooo in late

@RogerWakefield 5 лет назад

@Angel Castro you can’t be first every time... How are you doing?

@DelmuryAngel 5 лет назад

Learning learning and getting in trouble because I want to know stuffs that, they say is not my job to learn lol.

@RogerWakefield 5 лет назад

Keep trying to learn.

@davidstock2713 2 года назад

You have mastered your trade, no you have mastered throughput initial systems, throughout present time systems. Approx every 2-years newly improvised systems arrive. Systems that no plumber has even seen, let alone touched before. You mentioned it yourself, will never surpass 98% journeyman, and or the claimed master plumber, due to futuristic 2% systems mentioned above. No such aspect as knowing everything, enivtable to never exist. Other than a sounds good person verbally claiming he or she left the green hornet within land time forgot within experience. Merely cartoon minded characters, nothing more less Handymen experimenters very high % within being able to provide light problem calls, now feel the Phcc-Service occupation school is completely un-nessesary. Same experimenters best results within a phcc test, 30% at best. Station wagon, two rolls 1/2 × 520" Teflon onne back swing door open cookie cutters. .