Now I remember why I became an electrician

[mtnboomr]

First, it was because I'd rather be called a "Sparky" than a "Turd Chaser."

Second, because I hate doing plumbing work.

I just had to replace the faucet in my main bathroom. I had to cut the copper supply lines and install shut-off valves, install flexible supply lines, and install a new faucet. All in a vanity cabinet barely wide enough to get my shoulders in.

But on the bright side, I didn't have to make any ACE Hardware runs, and I had no runs, drips or errors.

 

[TinkerTanker]

Great job! Doing all that in what amounts to an amazon delivery box made of wood, AND get no leaks, makes you a journeyman plumber by today's standards!

 

[GeneW]

So are ya gonna send yourself a bill?

Lol just kidding.

I bet you even cleaned up. That's my bitching point, workers who come in and make a big nasty mess and leave. I understand some mess, that's ok, but the folks I've used the last few years almost seem as if they want to see how big a mess they can make. It ain't funny no more.

 

[rickm]

Yeah i would rather be a electrician than a plumber my self even thou there are times your in tight quarters with both but to me electrical is less complicated than plumbing.

 

[rc508pir]

First, it was because I'd rather be called a "Sparky" than a "Turd Chaser."

Second, because I hate doing plumbing work.

I just had to replace the faucet in my main bathroom. I had to cut the copper supply lines and install shut-off valves, install flexible supply lines, and install a new faucet. All in a vanity cabinet barely wide enough to get my shoulders in.

But on the bright side, I didn't have to make any ACE Hardware runs, and I had no runs, drips or errors.

I have my daughter get in those tight places and supervise her work. I only have to yell and scream at her a lil bit LOL

 

[mtnboomr]

So are ya gonna send yourself a bill?

Lol just kidding.

I bet you even cleaned up. That's my bitching point, workers who come in and make a big nasty mess and leave. I understand some mess, that's ok, but the folks I've used the last few years almost seem as if they want to see how big a mess they can make. It ain't funny no more.

Well, yeah, it's my house. But as a union electrician you are taught to leave the area you're working in cleaner than you found it. These kids that work non-union aren't really taught that protocol.

 

[Snattlerake]

I have always cleaned up behind myself. It was a prerequisite in the hospitals we worked in. I cannot imagine anyone leaving a mess like some of you describe.

 

[O4L]

My dad was a drywall contractor and then a general contractor for a while then did trim carpentry. All residential, spec and custom homes.

I got into construction at a young age and I have thought for a long time now that if I was starting in construction again I would be an electrician.

I hate doing any plumbing work.

 

[Firpo]

I swear, for someone to be able to work in a bathroom cabinet you either need to be the size of a 5 year old or have your hands surgically removed and re-attached upside down.

 

[Frederick]

plumbers make more, more in demand...

plus our pipes are bigger ...