Pet peeves - Page 2 - Plumbing Zone

**Bill** · 08-03-2008, 12:08 PM

That one got me Ron. This woman had a bathroom going in and I sat there and figured out the framing to accept the bathroom. I had to header off the section at the bathroom and run the joists in the opposite direction of the rest of the house just so I could get the pipes in. Even the walls I had to frame with 2x6 in the entryway of the house so my 4" line could come down inside the wall. Took a week to accomplish this. As soon as the framing was done she said she wanted the bathroom moved to the other side of the house. damn, had to re do 4 floor joists to get it in. I got paid for the extra work, but damn, it just the aggravation.

**ILPlumber** · 08-03-2008, 12:12 PM

On all my jobs I mark the CL of the toilets on the basement walls for the main floor pottys. When bar joists are set, they better not put em on my marks. Across a big bathroom seems like they always cheat over 3 or 4.
Same with integral trap urinals. If that 2" pipe is in a 3 5/8" wall there is no room to offset the urinal drain over and still be able to get the drain spud in at the correct depth.

service guy · 08-03-2008, 01:31 PM

My peeve? People who complain about the price on a service call and compare my services to a 'handyman.'

service guy · 08-03-2008, 01:46 PM

Add to that:

The unlicensed handymen of the world who think its ok to hack plumbing up.

Song Dog · 08-03-2008, 03:10 PM

ServiceGuy, I agree w/ both peeves 100%

NEVER EVER rob parts from one kit for the other. If you replace something on a trap-REPLACE THE WHOLE TRAP. I had a guy a few years do that. It stopped that right then. Always wondered why I seen misfit parts laying around in his van.

Roll the extension cords in a loop w/o twists. Wipe down cable machines after use. When you are done with something put it back in its spot now instead of later, it don't get done and parts can get lost that way or damaged.

I didn 't know I had that many pet peeves and actually I could go on further

In Christ,

Song Dog

**Bill** · 08-03-2008, 03:15 PM

A+1 to both the hacks. I just had a conversation with a GC who wanted to pay me 20.00 per hour to do plumbing on a house he is building. NO WAY, told him at least 50.00 per hour tax free (Under the table) and not anything less. Its not a contracted job, just hourly. But I told him I will frame for 20.00, but not plumbing. Rates are about 80.00 if ran through a company. Whats he thinking?

22rifle · 08-03-2008, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron The Plumber

I understand that there is no tubing cutter for that type.

Actually there is.

Plumberman · 08-03-2008, 06:40 PM

Customer explains to me how to do my job.....

Plumberman · 08-03-2008, 06:44 PM

Working a 12hr shutdown into the wee hours of the morning. Get home and shower, just getting comfortable in the bed. And the office calls needing you to go run the camera on a sewer or drive equipment cause you are the only one trained too.....

Cal · 08-04-2008, 10:18 PM

As A customer is writing a check ,,,, " Oh , can I show you ONE more thing " .

WTF ,,, you knew it the whole time ,,,you just want something for free !!

A-HOLE

Cal

08-03-2008, 12:08 PM	#11
Bill Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: I have no idea! Posts: 5,861 My Photos	That one got me Ron. This woman had a bathroom going in and I sat there and figured out the framing to accept the bathroom. I had to header off the section at the bathroom and run the joists in the opposite direction of the rest of the house just so I could get the pipes in. Even the walls I had to frame with 2x6 in the entryway of the house so my 4" line could come down inside the wall. Took a week to accomplish this. As soon as the framing was done she said she wanted the bathroom moved to the other side of the house. damn, had to re do 4 floor joists to get it in. I got paid for the extra work, but damn, it just the aggravation. __________________ Virginia Plumbing Codes Virginia Department of Licensing Ones intellect can often be summed up by his own words Everything in the known universe is governed by "Cause and Effect", there is no getting around it. Think about what you do before you do it.

08-03-2008, 01:31 PM	#13
service guy waterheaterzone.com Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Universe Posts: 2,043 My Photos	My peeve? People who complain about the price on a service call and compare my services to a 'handyman.' __________________ Water Heater Reviews and Water Heater Information

08-03-2008, 01:46 PM	#14
service guy waterheaterzone.com Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Universe Posts: 2,043 My Photos	Add to that: The unlicensed handymen of the world who think its ok to hack plumbing up. __________________ Water Heater Reviews and Water Heater Information

08-03-2008, 03:10 PM	#15
Song Dog LeMarr Plumbing, Inc. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 771 My Photos	ServiceGuy, I agree w/ both peeves 100% NEVER EVER rob parts from one kit for the other. If you replace something on a trap-REPLACE THE WHOLE TRAP. I had a guy a few years do that. It stopped that right then. Always wondered why I seen misfit parts laying around in his van. Roll the extension cords in a loop w/o twists. Wipe down cable machines after use. When you are done with something put it back in its spot now instead of later, it don't get done and parts can get lost that way or damaged. I didn 't know I had that many pet peeves and actually I could go on further In Christ, Song Dog __________________ Don't Franchise! Teaching my kids to hunt and shoot-PRICELESS!

08-03-2008, 03:15 PM	#16
Bill Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: I have no idea! Posts: 5,861 My Photos	A+1 to both the hacks. I just had a conversation with a GC who wanted to pay me 20.00 per hour to do plumbing on a house he is building. NO WAY, told him at least 50.00 per hour tax free (Under the table) and not anything less. Its not a contracted job, just hourly. But I told him I will frame for 20.00, but not plumbing. Rates are about 80.00 if ran through a company. Whats he thinking? __________________ Virginia Plumbing Codes Virginia Department of Licensing Ones intellect can often be summed up by his own words Everything in the known universe is governed by "Cause and Effect", there is no getting around it. Think about what you do before you do it.

08-03-2008, 12:12 PM	#12
ILPlumber Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: IL Posts: 5,295 My Photos	On all my jobs I mark the CL of the toilets on the basement walls for the main floor pottys. When bar joists are set, they better not put em on my marks. Across a big bathroom seems like they always cheat over 3 or 4. Same with integral trap urinals. If that 2" pipe is in a 3 5/8" wall there is no room to offset the urinal drain over and still be able to get the drain spud in at the correct depth.

08-04-2008, 10:18 PM	#20
Cal Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,407 My Photos	As A customer is writing a check ,,,, " Oh , can I show you ONE more thing " . WTF ,,, you knew it the whole time ,,,you just want something for free !! A-HOLE Cal

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