High School - undefined
Kumasi technical institute
Godfred Owusu
Kenyasi
Summary
Seeks to join professional Plumbing work encompasses the installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of systems that manage water supply, drainage, sanitation, and sometimes gas or heating in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
Education
Core Components And Tasks
- Water Supply Systems, Installing and repairing pipes, valves, and fixtures to deliver clean water from sources like municipal supplies or wells. This includes hot and cold water lines, water heaters (e.g., tankless or traditional), and pressure regulators.
- Drainage and Waste Systems, Setting up and maintaining sewer lines, drains, vents, and traps to remove wastewater safely. Common issues addressed include clogs, leaks, or backups in sinks, toilets, showers, and main sewer lines.
- Fixtures and Appliances, Handling installation or fixes for sinks, faucets, toilets, bathtubs, showers, dishwashers, garbage disposals, and washing machines. This often involves ensuring proper sealing to prevent leaks.
- Heating and Gas Systems, For licensed plumbers, this may include work on boilers, radiators, or gas lines for appliances like stoves or furnaces, with a focus on safety to avoid hazards like gas leaks.
- Emergency Repairs, Addressing urgent problems like burst pipes, flooding, or frozen lines, often requiring quick diagnostics and temporary fixes followed by permanent solutions.
Tools And Techniques
Plumbers use tools like pipe cutters, wrenches, augers (snakes), hydro jets for clearing blockages, and diagnostic equipment such as cameras for inspecting pipes internally. Modern techniques include trenchless repairs (e.g., pipe lining without digging) and eco-friendly options like low-flow fixtures for water conservation.
Skill Regulations
Knowledge of building codes, materials (e.g., PVC, copper, PEX pipes), hydraulics, and safety standards. Plumbers often need licenses, apprenticeships, and certifications (e.g., from organizations like the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association)., Dealing with corrosion, hard water buildup, root intrusions in sewers, or outdated systems in older buildings. Sustainability is increasingly important, with focus on water-efficient designs.
Personal Information
Title: Plumber
Timeline
High School - undefined
Kumasi technical institute