Plumbing Apprentice's Life

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  • Опубліковано 6 тра 2017
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    Plumbing Apprentice's Life. We turn on domestic water in this summer home for the season. Follow this Journey as I train my two sons the plumbing trade. Gonna be a long but good journey.
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  • @adz3331
    @adz3331 5 років тому +177

    I’m a sophomore in high school and I already know that I want to pursue the field of trades. Where I live in Indiana it’s in such a high demand and and I would love to do hands on stuff while working my job. I am blessed of the opportunity to be able to have to ask questions and gain knowledge of these jobs, my uncle and dad both are in a apprenticeship program and are one year off getting their journeyman’s license in plumbing and I wanna do this cause of the fact that it’s not as hard as I thought it would be able to apply for one considering the certifications needed for it. Even though I advise it, you don’t NEED to be a straight A student be able to attend plumbing school which I think is great. I can’t wait to learn more about this field.

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  5 років тому +24

      That is awesome stuff. I could not agree more. Really stoked for you and as you already stated the work is there and plumbing is nothing but giant lego set. Its fun.

    • @Revolt16
      @Revolt16 5 років тому

      hey im from Indiana too Indianapolis

    • @jamescoombs2569
      @jamescoombs2569 5 років тому +7

      Yes, it's a good trade, you get out of it what you put into it, it's not always easy and fun, it will be very stressful and you will want to quit alot of times,, the work will be slow to crazy busy at times, not everyone can be a plumber, when you put the time, and hard work in the knowledge will come and the talent,and confidence, only then will you be a plumber

    • @hunterwilloughby1669
      @hunterwilloughby1669 5 років тому +1

      Mxltzc Hell yeah buddy plumbers apprentice of 2 years as of rn here in Indy I love it man

    • @katahjblackmon3873
      @katahjblackmon3873 4 роки тому

      I remember when you could get certified as a plumber in high school now you have to have a diploma or GED

  • @franka6258
    @franka6258 6 років тому +330

    Sooo many haters hating.... let these guys live. At least he's being a good dad and showing his kid a trade. Also at least his son is willing to learn. Seems like a good father son relationship. They probably have a blast living the American dream! Let these people live.. 2 thumbs up!!

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  6 років тому +28

      Frank A In da house.......thanks frank....good words and not so easy teaching your sons....Appreciate the good words.

    • @CJFranciss
      @CJFranciss 5 років тому +24

      100%
      I went from working bars to bouncing to infantry to university and now at 31 im chasing down an adult apprenticeship after working for a landscaper who was a commercial plumber by trade.
      Way to many 'intellectuals'these days talking about hyopthetical shit and not enough doers making things happen.
      My step dad was a carpenter, tailor, leathersmith by trade and spent nearly a decade earning a fortune working cattle stations.
      I appreciate intelligent people but when the shit hits the fan who you gonna choose? A lifestyle blogger over a hard yakka working class tradesman?

    • @spenzooindian6341
      @spenzooindian6341 5 років тому +4

      Making Good Money Too

    • @chefgromano5025
      @chefgromano5025 4 роки тому +4

      Cj Francis to me the smart people are the tradesman. Not all the education bs.

    • @victorchozen4205
      @victorchozen4205 4 роки тому +1

      Yup. My dads a mechanic and now I'm 31 youtubing how to fix cars. When I could of learned more but was too busy skateboarding

  • @Chiefthepup
    @Chiefthepup 2 роки тому +83

    My dad died when I was 17, before he taught me anything, and he had over 25 years experience in construction. I will forever envy any man who’s dad taught them a trade. This video is awesome to see. Miss ya dad

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  Рік тому +5

      My man....sorry for your loss.

    • @nuttzeverywhere
      @nuttzeverywhere Рік тому +2

      God bless you and your dad . I know he is proud of whatever trade or career you picked up. R.i.p to him

    • @zovi6462
      @zovi6462 Рік тому

      Wow, I’m 17 now and my dad is 43 and has over 20 years in construction, I couldn’t imagine losing him right now, I’m so glad he’s teaching me about construction. Sorry that happened, I hope you are doing alright man.

  • @elijah8018
    @elijah8018 Рік тому +24

    I wish I had a father figure like this. Nothing better than seeing a Dad raise his son to be a true working man.

  • @MarlinRoth
    @MarlinRoth 3 роки тому +51

    I watched this video over 9 months ago, before I started my plumbing apprenticeship, as I was seeing what the job was like. I had no idea what I was watching or what you guys were doing or talking about. Now that I've been in probably 300-400 homes during my apprenticeship, I know exactly what you're talking about and doing. It's fun to sort of know what's going on now haha.

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  3 роки тому +2

      Awesome Marlin.....Congrats.

  • @sethfoulk6990
    @sethfoulk6990 5 років тому +51

    This video is PERFECT for helping to understand what it's like to be an apprentice plumber! Thank you!

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  5 років тому +2

      Thanks Seth. appreciate that.

  • @socko8123
    @socko8123 11 місяців тому +1

    I’m moving to Canada shortly and pursing a career in plumbing! Watching this video reassured me that I want to do everything in this video!! From the mentorship, endless learning and fulfillment afterwards, I CANNOT WAIT!!!!

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  10 місяців тому

      Lets Go!!!! Stay in touch

  • @juanparada6148
    @juanparada6148 4 роки тому +33

    I just started as a apprentice about 5 months ago with this plumbing company. Before I didn’t know nothing about plumbing, and the people I was working with where getting mad that I didn’t had no experience. They wanted me to know everything already and wanted me to learn everything in one month. I was about to quit because they where making me feel like I wasn’t getting the hang of it, but I’ve been working my ass off to prove them i got this. Watching you this video just makes me wish the guys at work had your patience for me. I’m not giving up on learning this trade because now that I have some months in, I do like the job.

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  4 роки тому +13

      yo do not sweat them clowns...hang tuff and crush it

    • @ACoustaDC
      @ACoustaDC 4 роки тому +18

      I am in tech.. and it's the same thing... hang in there... and one day you can give the new guy crap... but don't... treat how you wish you'd been treated. DO NOT GIVE UP!

    • @brendanolsen2011
      @brendanolsen2011 4 роки тому +2

      Same... it’s part of the process don’t quit.

    • @HairyBetch
      @HairyBetch 3 роки тому +4

      Just got hired as an apprentice and I really hope I get some patient trainers

    • @NoonSlayer-wy6nd
      @NoonSlayer-wy6nd Рік тому

      Yeah man those assholes will retire soon some guys just forget they also had to spend the time to learn too

  • @Salsajaman
    @Salsajaman 6 років тому +156

    Not accurate. Where's all the cussing?

  • @mazzmari
    @mazzmari 7 років тому +185

    It's always difficult to train apprentices, I would imagine that training your son is especially difficult. Good job having the patience.

  • @annetthill8107
    @annetthill8107 5 років тому +7

    Fantastic service from start to finish! Even the answering service was great. Jared and Hector did a wonderful job, explained everything, demonstrated how to use my new water heater and cleaned up after themselves. I highly recommend Bellows Plumbing.

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  5 років тому

      awesome...where they out of?

  • @dugood70
    @dugood70 3 роки тому +24

    I start my apprenticeship next week, and I hope my journeyman is like you. I doubt he will be, but I hope he is. ‘Cause you’re a great teacher

  • @PlumberFountainHillsAZ
    @PlumberFountainHillsAZ 5 років тому +7

    Thank you for posting this video

  • @BlueCollarSlave
    @BlueCollarSlave 5 років тому +49

    Hes a good mentor. I'd take an apprenticeship under em!

  • @yorkrojas1452
    @yorkrojas1452 2 роки тому +5

    Tomorrow is gonna be my first day as a plumber apprentice!!! Thanks for the video Help!!!

  • @symurai1988
    @symurai1988 5 років тому +3

    Cool video man, thanks for bringing more younger guys into the trades

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  5 років тому

      man its all good...thank you

  • @jesseobrien756
    @jesseobrien756 6 років тому +49

    Geez, you really make the boss I had as an apprentice look like an arsehole, great attitude 👍

  • @schmootheonly
    @schmootheonly 5 років тому +3

    I’m getting the hell out of office life and doing a plumbing course then work experience and hopefully get into an apprenticeship, always enjoyed helping my dad out with little plumbing projects around the home.

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  5 років тому +1

      come on schmoo...do it...Do both so you can make sure you love it. good luck.

    • @thenoicemango1827
      @thenoicemango1827 5 років тому

      schmoo How’s it going?

    • @gary5165
      @gary5165 2 роки тому

      What's wrong with the office life?

    • @akavhille4036
      @akavhille4036 8 місяців тому

      @@gary5165some people find it brain rotting at times, staring at a screen and sitting dkwn

  • @CopperChief
    @CopperChief 5 років тому +1

    Been a apprentice for a while now I think the best thing to do is the get the tools ready before the tech even needs them. Have everything ready to go. Clean up and bring tools out when you know you don’t need something and just get in there and start working. If you know what you have to do and know how to do it just go for it. People like to see a drive and will reward you for it

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  5 років тому

      Great point Mike....Know the next move is key and what is needed without being asked is awesome...You need to be a great helper before your a great mechanic...your well on your way....where you from?

  • @madmaxsaver6742
    @madmaxsaver6742 3 роки тому +1

    Hi If you see this then thank you I’m in college year 1 learning and this really helped me

  • @sleektoneofficial
    @sleektoneofficial 3 роки тому +3

    It’s a good idea to flush those toilets like 4 or 5 times and check under the sinks for leaks I’ve found many drips that way also good to fill tub and sinks too make sure they hold water

  • @lacigalvanssleepmeditation8160
    @lacigalvanssleepmeditation8160 2 роки тому +10

    This is a real job, not some stupid behind the desk job. I’m always proud of people in trade jobs, it’ll always be more honorable than a corporate job to me.

  • @HarrisWaterandSewer
    @HarrisWaterandSewer 3 роки тому +1

    Great video, love the style!

  • @jorgeguzman9592
    @jorgeguzman9592 4 роки тому +11

    I’m a few months in as an apprentice already hands on 💰

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  4 роки тому +1

      so much work out there. good luck

  • @jasonsanitz5623
    @jasonsanitz5623 5 років тому +2

    Cool man, the apprentice is the future of the craft!

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  5 років тому

      Great trade! Plumbing is here to stay.

  • @tomdale1313
    @tomdale1313 5 років тому +1

    it wasnt till i got old and more at ease with life in general did i understand what needed to be my view point in the sense of how better my own future skills could have been better serve by a simple understanding that we learn by other mistakes, as well as our own hence there are no dumb questions, just be safe and practice those habits that will leave you each day intact

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  5 років тому

      yes sir dale... daily lessons for sure. still to this day.

  • @john13del13
    @john13del13 3 роки тому +9

    I’m hoping to become an apprentice for a plumber in Utah right now. I’ve done service for pools, commercial production printing, and sold cars, solar, pest. Hoping to learn a long term trade thanks for the video.

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  3 роки тому

      Best of luck! keep in touch plumber.

    • @john13del13
      @john13del13 3 роки тому

      Chuck Barron I finally got my foot in the door after plenty of plumbing companies turned me down. I’m taking a pay cut but I think it will pay off down the road. I really appreciate all your videos I’ve been watching all of them learning something each time. Hoping to start my own company in future with my brother thanks for making all the content 🙏🏻

  • @bradsampson1669
    @bradsampson1669 6 років тому +36

    Great job on the video editing. The background music doesn't drowned out what you guys are saying or doing. Perfect job I wish other people producing videos would watch yours and take note of how it's supposed to be done properly. On another note I am a general contractor and find it extremely hard to find young people who are willing to work. Unfortunately our young folks have been indoctrinated with the adage that manual labor is somehow demeaning. What I find you meaning is having to pay somebody else a lot of money to do something I could have learned to do myself. Great job and good parenting.

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  6 років тому

      Thanks Brad, appreciate the good word. I try to throw some back ground music to keep it flowing....ya im trying to teach the young man and its rewarding and painful to watch the process sometimes lol

    • @marinervijay7920
      @marinervijay7920 4 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/RT6FNA-F7ok/v-deo.html

    • @TheDogDad
      @TheDogDad 4 роки тому

      Every generation calls the younger generations lazy, I bet your grandparents thought the same of you. There are many motivated men and women looking to enter the workforce. If you are a GC & looking to hire have you tried recruiting on helmetstohardhats.org ? There are lots of young hardworking veterans looking to learn a trade.

  • @BlueCollarSlave
    @BlueCollarSlave 5 років тому +1

    On the service valve before the meter set u should operate slowly to pack the regulator. If you open to quick it could stacy stuck closed. Just a reminder. I used to install those.

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  5 років тому +1

      roger that Pete..thanks for the tip.

    • @BlueCollarSlave
      @BlueCollarSlave 5 років тому +1

      Yes sir! If the gas regulator gets stuck it's kind of a pita if I remember right.

  • @faucetmeaning6107
    @faucetmeaning6107 2 роки тому +2

    Great job. Thanks

  • @OurFinancialJourney2500
    @OurFinancialJourney2500 10 місяців тому +3

    Dad is literally teaching his son how to make a good living with the knowledge he knows. Big respect for his pops

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  10 місяців тому

      Yes indeed. The trades are in need of a few good troops.

  • @AllMi3htykid
    @AllMi3htykid 6 років тому +1

    That first house a nice thats house goals for real

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  6 років тому

      Gonna have to go back and check it out

  • @vasnisanchez8418
    @vasnisanchez8418 3 роки тому +7

    Never learned plumbing with my father he would always make me just watch and never do anything then get mad when I didn’t know how to do things correctly , I could never ask him questions cause they were stupid questions because I was just supposed to know I could never do anything when I wanted to try to do things , I remember the first faucet I changed in a house I had to watch a UA-cam video to replace it

    • @Fishingrunner
      @Fishingrunner 2 роки тому +2

      That’s how my father was too. And still is to this day. Sometimes it seems like it’s best to just learn but yourself through trial and error. Every time I tried to learn from him and the first mistake I made or couldn’t understand fully he’d flip out.

    • @alex_reloaded144
      @alex_reloaded144 2 роки тому +1

      @@Fishingrunner reminds me of my dad, he easily gets pissed off, so I never asked him questions and learned things on my own. But I hope to be a great father for my future kids.

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  Рік тому

      Ok on that one. I have seen it also out there. Some fathers are not good coaches in sports-work-life.....

  • @luikandbrendan1321
    @luikandbrendan1321 4 роки тому +6

    8:40 “gas who’s on” LOL 😂

  • @ityronethebest275
    @ityronethebest275 4 роки тому +1

    I’m an plumber apprentice, i start thursday i’m pretty excited!

  • @MokenaBob
    @MokenaBob 6 років тому +2

    Great video

  • @jimmydelcid8779
    @jimmydelcid8779 Рік тому +1

    Respect to all plumbers out there! I could never ever do this job.
    Hell, I have a hard enough time unclogging my own damn toilet. LOL

  • @jcublrky
    @jcublrky 5 років тому +1

    Anti freeze straight to the sewer. A lot of people don’t know but a lot of chemicals can absorb into water but they never come out.

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  5 років тому +1

      Good point Jacob. Thats toxic free anti freeze for domestic that we use.

  • @bantehayes9973
    @bantehayes9973 5 років тому +9

    This was cool to see. I'm gonna be a plumber some day.

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  5 років тому +3

      oh yes....get er done.. where ya from?

    • @bantehayes9973
      @bantehayes9973 5 років тому +5

      @@ChuckBarron st. Louis mo. I've wanted to be a plumber since I was 17 or so. Im 26 now. I just forgot about it for a while. Probably because some people in my life at the time gave me a hard time for picking that as a career. Also I started to become depressed since that age. Now that I'm better, I just remembered that that was what I wanted to do. Honestly, this is the only career I'm interested in. I'm bit sure why, but the idea of any other job gives me anxiety. This is the only career choice that I'm really interested in. The one where I'm excited to learn and practice. I can't wait to get some experience. Thanks for replying.

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  5 років тому +3

      get er done. you sound focused and reach out any time....we here for the long haul God Willing.

    • @mx-lj4qq
      @mx-lj4qq 2 роки тому

      Are you a plumber now ?

  • @rylanleeper4456
    @rylanleeper4456 6 років тому +29

    I’m doing a plumbing apprenticeship with my dad and I can’t tell you how many times I’ve accidentally left a meter key in somebody’s front yard and then have to buy my dad a new one.

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  6 років тому +2

      CB2 you here this? Go buy me another water key.....Where ya from brennon?

    • @rylanleeper4456
      @rylanleeper4456 5 років тому +1

      Chuck Barron my name is actually Rylan I’m from Georgia

    • @Scars_on_my_nose
      @Scars_on_my_nose 5 років тому

      How do you find/join a apprenticeship

    • @huyharth
      @huyharth 4 роки тому

      omg yup get hired by a company near you and acquire an apprenticeship card through your state’s division of labor

    • @Viktor9502
      @Viktor9502 4 роки тому +1

      @@Scars_on_my_nose you just have to find a master plumber who'll hire you. Then you can apply for an apprenticeship under him.

  • @nutter4butter
    @nutter4butter 6 років тому

    I wish I had a box like this! Great work!

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  6 років тому

      Thanks Clean....where ya from CCG?

    • @nutter4butter
      @nutter4butter 5 років тому

      i’m a plumbing ap in canada

  • @luisorozco3420
    @luisorozco3420 5 років тому +1

    Wishing my boss was like you lol. He’s a plumbing contractor so we have to work to get paid. But he’s cool.

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  5 років тому

      Plumb on Luis. We all gotta get er done.

  • @rattybe27
    @rattybe27 4 роки тому +3

    hey i know about thre anti-freeze in the but the same way for the both room plumbing not to freeze? love the channel and I'm known to it thanks for the footage.

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  4 роки тому +1

      thanks for stopping in ratty

  • @rkengjunyuh8493
    @rkengjunyuh8493 5 років тому +1

    Very good job guy..

  • @stephenrichards4171
    @stephenrichards4171 5 років тому +7

    I wish most bosses were like You!

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  5 років тому +1

      Just being a good human.....Get er done...

  • @jessetoons5446
    @jessetoons5446 3 роки тому +1

    I’m 12 and definitely considering getting into the trades as an adult, this video helps a lot. Thanks you

  • @Mike6867
    @Mike6867 4 роки тому +1

    looks good

  • @sleektoneofficial
    @sleektoneofficial 3 роки тому +1

    Douglas pliers are my favorite too

  • @anthonymineo6781
    @anthonymineo6781 2 роки тому +1

    Thankyou for the video Amazing really showed me what an apprentice does. I’m hoping to become an apprentice I’m 19 going on 20 and I’m hoping that this will be a great career path. Any advice would be appreciated Thankyou!🙏

  • @angelsotelo6387
    @angelsotelo6387 5 років тому +9

    Im 16 i was wondering if getting into a apprenticeship program would help reach my goal of being a plumber ?

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  5 років тому +1

      for sure. ask your advisor in school for help. good luck.

  • @spitty3456
    @spitty3456 5 років тому +41

    If I showed up to work in basketball shorts headed to customer homes my boss would send me home. And if he didn't. My coworker who I'm also apprenticing under would lol

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  5 років тому +15

      I can't complain....Im dressing the same..we balling for sure....ha

  • @erich9925
    @erich9925 4 роки тому +1

    Pressure balanced valves require equally balanced pressure to deliver proper balanced volume

  • @shauntampa
    @shauntampa 4 роки тому +15

    It’s extremely difficult training an apprentice with this generation of youth. Especially when they’ve never touched a tool. Im experiencing this now, very frustrating.

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  3 роки тому +4

      a real problem

    • @chucklemuchuckle2170
      @chucklemuchuckle2170 3 роки тому +2

      Thank god my dad used to take me on jobs

    • @xaotixx
      @xaotixx 3 роки тому

      My dad ain’t a plumber, but we’ve gotten some shit done together that involves things like this.

    • @diegotorres1194
      @diegotorres1194 3 роки тому +1

      @@chucklemuchuckle2170 same here bout to reach my 18 years and scared for the old heads out there in the workforce glad my dad showed me a thing or two though

    • @mac3110
      @mac3110 3 роки тому +2

      I’m a youth who hasn’t touched many tools, it’s concerning as hell considering I’m attempting to throw myself into a trade. I was thinking what your comment says as I watched the video.
      “How am I going to know which tool to use and when?”

  • @burntdice2810
    @burntdice2810 4 роки тому +9

    This looks like such satisfying work. I’m currently working a dead end office job which I don’t like. Im looking into the plumbing trade for a career. Should I signup for an online course and get a certificate to learn the fundamentals then apply as an apprentice? I’ll be moving to the cherry hill nj area soon.

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  4 роки тому +1

      do it brother.

    • @Alazarsi0
      @Alazarsi0 4 роки тому +2

      Devin Boumal i start mine this monday! Go get it

    • @burntdice2810
      @burntdice2810 4 роки тому +1

      Alazar Sis nice congrats. I’m starting school in September

    • @lionelhutz5137
      @lionelhutz5137 4 роки тому

      Sounds like someone has a case of the Mondays

  • @sleektoneofficial
    @sleektoneofficial 3 роки тому +1

    I wonder why do you run cold side first? Is that just the way you like to do that or is there a reason for it

  • @meronmichael5941
    @meronmichael5941 3 роки тому +5

    I am planning to become plumber, but some people say it's hard to find apprentice

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  3 роки тому

      Go for it. Go with what you want Meron....

  • @GwopThaOpp
    @GwopThaOpp 5 років тому +2

    So I've been doing plumbing for little bit now and I'm in my first year of school, the plumber i work for is always calling me a fucking idiot and putting me down and its not like im not trying. theres never a minute where my hands are in my pocket or im just fucking off, im constantly giving it my all and he doesn't seem to care. I try to ask him questions about the job and never get an educated response. Are all plumbers like this to the helpers? Or am i just working for a jerk

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  5 років тому

      Working for a jerk it sound like...Is he the owner or just another employee? I had a couple old timers when i was a helper that were idiots too....they did not want to show ya stuff because they feared advancement of the young buck....silly crap like that.

    • @losferwords100
      @losferwords100 3 роки тому

      Most are, yes. They're like that because they were treated like garbage when they were in your shoes so they're just passing it down. No room for softies in this gig. Just grit your teeth and work through it and try and learn as much as you can.

  • @xXNITR0MAN356Xx
    @xXNITR0MAN356Xx 2 роки тому +2

    Was thinking of being an electrician but as I did my research I realized that I don’t have the best long term memory and everything has to be perfectly up to code and codes change every 3 years and the code book is the size of a text book. I’m thinking of being a plumber instead lol

  • @johnc1280
    @johnc1280 2 роки тому +1

    Hello. Can I ask you a small question. I have a toilet upstairs in my house. I live alone I never use it. Can I just turn off the rear main feed valve to the tank and empty out the toilet and just let it sit until I’m ready to renovate the bathroom? Is there any danger inherent in doing that? Thank you so much!!

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  Рік тому

      Keep water in bowl for trap seal.....also in sink and tub if not using.....keeps sewer gas out

  • @oluwaseyiadeyinka5164
    @oluwaseyiadeyinka5164 Рік тому

    Nice one
    I oluwaseyi standard plumber from Nigeria

  • @thelonelyghosts9004
    @thelonelyghosts9004 4 роки тому +3

    Can I ask a dumb question? Do apprentices get paid and if so, what’s a median wage?

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  4 роки тому

      Yes indeed. I say 10-20 depending on skill level

  • @juliolemus8906
    @juliolemus8906 6 років тому +26

    Honestly plumbing seems interesting to me if I wanted to learn more about it would I have to take college courses first or would I be able to start off at a plumbing job without experience and learn through a job ?

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  6 років тому +6

      No way.....where ya from? look locally for a helper job. Maybe even a vo tech school near ya.

    • @juliolemus8906
      @juliolemus8906 6 років тому +3

      Chuck Barron thanks for replying and I reside in the state of utah in the salt lake area I've been thinking about going into plumbing and electrical

    • @1320v2
      @1320v2 5 років тому +2

      Apply to your local union

    • @marcusj1167
      @marcusj1167 5 років тому +2

      It’s hard to get into a union and it’s very political. In my opinion just go to a plumbing company that’s willing to teach you, because many old plumbers won’t want to teach you. Avoid the school for a few reasons.
      First they won’t teach you much and you will have to pay them back.
      Second, many companies won’t want to hire you because of a lack of experience and they won’t want to pay you plumber wages because a pice of paper say they need to.

    • @jab0993
      @jab0993 5 років тому +5

      Plumbing schools on florida require a licensed sponsor to enroll. I found a job and then they sent me to school after a year. I'm in 4th year now. Best decision of my life! Good luck!?

  • @xamhehehe7888
    @xamhehehe7888 3 роки тому +2

    Is it dumb that I'm watching this video because I'm curious, and thinking about apprenticing as a plumber? It sounds like a very good career if you ask me. Yeah, I hear it can be very strenuous, but "no pain no gain" right?

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  3 роки тому

      x, no plumbers are out of work that I know of for the past 35 years....do it.

  • @cicciuzzu5032
    @cicciuzzu5032 2 роки тому +2

    I am gonna turn 48 soon and I already have a full time job. I would like to get into plumbing to learn a trade and do it part time. Would you recommend me to do it or shall I forget about it? Thanks!

  • @lorenfok1097
    @lorenfok1097 4 роки тому +4

    Looking to get into the trades. Stuck between plumbing and HVAC. From the plumbing side what's your argument for it versus HVAC?

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  4 роки тому +2

      My view is this.....Hvac cannot be purchased at home depot, lowes, hardware store. So with that said. When you own your craft you will have no one saying hay i can buy a condensor a home depot for 2.00 cheaper...get me? great trades for sure. good luck

  • @SavingSoulsMinistries
    @SavingSoulsMinistries 5 років тому +2

    Wow you are a phenomenal teacher great work

  • @jessefreeman6253
    @jessefreeman6253 4 роки тому +1

    Is the purpose of turning off the water for the winter so the lines don't freeze? And lets say the lines do freeze how do you unthaw them?

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  4 роки тому +1

      Jesse, Yes for sure. They will freeze ...They usually crack or blow apart at the fitting.

    • @jessefreeman6253
      @jessefreeman6253 4 роки тому

      @@ChuckBarron gotcha

  • @KennTollens
    @KennTollens 5 років тому +2

    I found your video because I signed up to be a plumber. Why does it take so long to become a journeyman? That looked fairly easy. I wondered what you have to do if there is a broken pipe in someone's wall? Do you have to tear out the wall and rebuild it after?

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  5 років тому +1

      So much to learn in plumbing....basically a health department of safety for all humans. as far a holes in walls....we make em neat but usually do not fix. I have fixed in some cases for sure.

    • @durphurp1646
      @durphurp1646 5 років тому

      It's a load of bull really, but it can be obtained much faster by going to trade school as apposed to shop which needs 4 whole years. The perk of shop is that you get to do a lil bit of everything making you more valuable in the future.

  • @nvrdwn3140
    @nvrdwn3140 3 роки тому +1

    Channel locks tear up those meter lids. It'll be round before you k ow it. If you are a professional, have the right tools.

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  3 роки тому

      If....i only could find the right meter key.....

  • @Adam_Giocondo
    @Adam_Giocondo 5 років тому +1

    It's actually called a "curb key" guys.. not a meter key or whatever you guys were saying lol. I work in Syracuse NY as a apprentice plumber. My first year working with my dad was exactly like that. But my dad was tougher.. and alot of digging. Keep up the good work gentleman.

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  5 років тому

      lol....I be honest with ya with I do my edits I find so many mistakes I make. example-just like you said about meter key...lol No such thing. or a water heater a Hot water heater....I still do that. Thanks Plumber. Plumb On.

  • @nVDooM
    @nVDooM 3 місяці тому

    When i was an apprentice if i came to work with shorts on my mechanic would send me home within a minute.

  • @nedtheproducer5777
    @nedtheproducer5777 Рік тому +1

    I’m thinking why are they so happy that early in the morning to go plumb houses? Then realized they’re at the beach

  • @whodat1967
    @whodat1967 3 роки тому +5

    I am heavily considering going into a trade, and plumbing looks like a great option for me right now. Would you recommend doing an apprenticeship or trade school, or perhaps even both?

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  3 роки тому +3

      both....some states require school for apprentice program if ya like to get journeyman license or even Master Plumbers.

    • @whodat1967
      @whodat1967 3 роки тому

      @@ChuckBarron Thanks, that helps

  • @eugenewillis655
    @eugenewillis655 3 роки тому +1

    How long would it take for me to become a master plumber and how much would I make in a apprenticeship

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  3 роки тому

      5 years in new jersey till your eligible to take test.

  • @-Enrico
    @-Enrico 5 років тому +1

    Plumbing is fun. I'm a plumbing Contractor in Florida no antifreeze in these toilets 😁 lol. You look like a cool boss man though.

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  5 років тому

      Enrico....how fun is it....so fun....thanks my man.

    • @chasecondon3064
      @chasecondon3064 5 років тому

      Enrico L. Dang what part of Florida I just started trade school for plumbing and I live in Florida too

    • @-Enrico
      @-Enrico 5 років тому

      @@chasecondon3064 Tampa Bay area. If you need the plumbing books I'll sell em for a good deal. What trade school are you going to? I've been a contractor now for 7 months. It's totally worth it!

    • @chasecondon3064
      @chasecondon3064 5 років тому

      Enrico L. I’m at Ptech in st.pete. I’ve got all the books I need for now thanks though

    • @-Enrico
      @-Enrico 5 років тому

      @@chasecondon3064 I live in Pinellas Park, took camtech. Good luck bud there's a lot of medical gas questions. Also work on your isometric drawings it's more than half your grade.

  • @bababrown976
    @bababrown976 6 років тому +1

    Apprentice lyfe!

  • @toastywaffles2551
    @toastywaffles2551 5 років тому +1

    Is it feasible to plumb part time while going to college education full time, with enough money to live off of (ie apartment, food, car)?
    I need to live on my own, but really need a better way to bring in income other than working full time minimum wage with no room to do anything else. I also want to continue going to college. Is going into the plumbing trade a good option to bring home enough money to support myself while still having the option and freedom to finish my education?

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  5 років тому +1

      Yes. the game of life is hustle toasty. May be tight in the beginning but a trade is a life time of work. I would try and score a job with a plumber before schooling. one that will teach and you can get paid to. Someone out there always looking for a hard worker willing to learn.

    • @jamescoombs2569
      @jamescoombs2569 5 років тому +1

      If u can meet a plumber who can use u part time, but money and time are always a problem in the plumbing world, and life in general

    • @toastywaffles2551
      @toastywaffles2551 5 років тому

      James Coombs thanks! I’m gonna definitely try to start the certificate program in August, it’s only 9 months, after that I’ll try to start plumbing, but I’ll have to try to find somewhere where I can work a set schedule, so I can go to school as well

    • @jamescoombs2569
      @jamescoombs2569 5 років тому

      Sounds like you might want to look into getting a plumbing helper job, full time, now and try to get the certificate course part time, it's a hands on trade, you will learn by actually doing the work and earning a little

    • @joshuagoudie9456
      @joshuagoudie9456 5 років тому +1

      I've been a helper 9 months. The guy I usually work with did three years of plumbing school and even he said you learn more on the job than you ever will in a classroom. You're better off just finding Helper position full time and learning hands on than going to school .

  • @honolulu1476
    @honolulu1476 6 років тому

    Nice.

  • @J1WE
    @J1WE 3 роки тому +1

    Im sorry but how low flow is that toilet? It doesn't look like it could flush anything but liquid....

  • @Thomas-qe3um
    @Thomas-qe3um 3 роки тому +1

    I'm in Australia this king about being a plumber, is the pay good??

  • @idkmaybe5148
    @idkmaybe5148 3 роки тому +1

    I want to learn a trade to make good money and not struggle anymore but idk which one I would have most success in

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  3 роки тому

      pick one you love and crush it.

  • @sharpeigamer4841
    @sharpeigamer4841 4 роки тому +2

    as a sophomore, how would i become a plumbers apprentice?

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  3 роки тому +1

      start looking Sharp. banging on doors. some classes. hunger is the key.

  • @kylestenger15
    @kylestenger15 5 років тому +1

    I'm from Alberta, currently -35 here lol, I'm thinking of entering the trade. Is it true, all helpers do to start is dig trenches all day long for 10 hours straight?

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  5 років тому

      oh hell no. so much to do as a apprentice. Ask around. 👍

    • @hybridEP3
      @hybridEP3 5 років тому

      Where the hell you hear that? Lol. All depends what sector you’re in.

  • @JRTX93
    @JRTX93 2 роки тому +1

    Would you recommend a 28 year old to start plumbing? I feel like it's too late

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  Рік тому

      No way! get er done....Life time of work

  • @ivanjaja1
    @ivanjaja1 3 роки тому +1

    Is a 2 year plumbing program in a trade school enough experience for the trade ?

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  Рік тому

      Just a start.....keep grinding

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  Рік тому

      most programs are 4 years but some do split in two.....year sessions.

  • @574BabyFace
    @574BabyFace 3 роки тому +2

    Im 25 with experience in just about everything living in northern indiana am i too old to peruse becoming a plumber? I want too i just dont know what to do to get started

    • @574BabyFace
      @574BabyFace 3 роки тому +1

      Like this wintz there doing ive been doing winterizations for about 2 years now

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  3 роки тому

      Just think...you will own how to winterize now. just a small slice of the plumbing pie..

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  3 роки тому

      bang on doors brother. it will happen.

  • @marcio9242
    @marcio9242 5 років тому +2

    im 18 and want to be a plumber should i go to trade school? or start working for apprenticeship

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  5 років тому +1

      Marcio, Try to get with company. you can do both at the same time. Good luck.

    • @marcio9242
      @marcio9242 5 років тому +1

      Chuck Barron the trade school i was going to to go pays with for learning 15$ hour i can do that and find a company?

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  5 років тому +1

      oh wow..thats nice. Some do both. all depends on schedule ...No matter what you do your heading in right direction.

  • @freddyv7546
    @freddyv7546 6 років тому +5

    CB2 is very lucky.

  • @yasinnayeebboxing194
    @yasinnayeebboxing194 2 роки тому +1

    Did you test the gas line?

  • @downtowngutter3875
    @downtowngutter3875 5 років тому +1

    Thats weird so theres anti freeze in the pipes? In Cali never heard of such a thing

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  5 років тому

      Do you have freezing weather? maybe up north cali? Im not sure.

    • @downtowngutter3875
      @downtowngutter3875 5 років тому +1

      @@ChuckBarron where im at in the winter lows are about mid 30s.

  • @cuiskhlythe
    @cuiskhlythe 6 років тому +4

    I'm proud to say i'm a plumber, how to apply or where can i apply going to canada as plumber.

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  6 років тому

      I do believe we have some Canadian plumbers on board here. hopefully someone can give you a shout out. What part you heading to?

    • @cuiskhlythe
      @cuiskhlythe 6 років тому +1

      I hope i can work in canada as plumber, i'm apprentice plumber for 12 years in total, now i'm currently working here in Dubai as Meps Technician for 6 years in same company serco.

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  6 років тому

      Oh hell ya....Dubai. That place is booming. I have a customer there who is some type of construction supervisor there. Crazy. Im sure you can convert them hours .....call you license people and find out the details. Maybe W-2's is all you need.

    • @cuiskhlythe
      @cuiskhlythe 6 років тому +1

      Yes, but here in my company, my salary is not enough for my family needs so i'm trying to look forward to have working visa to canada as plumber so that i can express my knowledge and abilities.

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  6 років тому +1

      nice...good luck my man

  • @bishavNR
    @bishavNR 4 місяці тому

    Hi All,
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    I'd love to get some feedback on:
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  • @VIRUX97
    @VIRUX97 4 роки тому +1

    Hey, i am 23 years old and i want to start my career as a plumber but i have diabetes type 1 ,I need to take my lunch breaks and eat something , is this ok for this job ??? Would u hired me if i say i have diabetes???

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  4 роки тому +1

      First of all go for it a great career. Yes I would. Do not let that hold you back brother. keep us posted.

  • @caden7029
    @caden7029 4 роки тому +3

    How many years does it take to become a master plumber? This looks like an great career! Do plumbers make a good salary?

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  4 роки тому +1

      4 apprentice in nj, plus 1 journeyman to be eligible for exam.

  • @zujianshi302
    @zujianshi302 4 роки тому +2

    my English is not very good, do you think is possible for me to be a plumber?

  • @jkb333
    @jkb333 3 роки тому +1

    3:57 Me: IS THAT BLOOD?!?!?!

  • @osamamonkey6636
    @osamamonkey6636 5 років тому +1

    CB!!

  • @biggumstevens1784
    @biggumstevens1784 3 роки тому +2

    seems like easy work, is this what the majority of plumbing apprenticeship is? Im looking for a new trade

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  3 роки тому +1

      love it...come on brother.

    • @biggumstevens1784
      @biggumstevens1784 3 роки тому

      @@ChuckBarron I am 40, I have heard people say thats not too old, could I survive as apprentice pay? Is it 15-19 an hour average?

    • @losferwords100
      @losferwords100 3 роки тому +1

      @@biggumstevens1784 Depends what company you end up working for. It usually isn't cakewalk work like this. You'll be down in the trenches digging ditches, manhandling heavy cast iron pipe, doing all the brute work. It'll be months before you ever pick up an actual power tool. At 40, you should make sure you're prepared for all the extensive manual labor that's involved before you jump in. I was like 23 when I got in, was in peak shape and that work was still tough for me to keep up with. Was on a crew roughing in a new development, roughing in one house right after the next, it was brutal. Think I was getting paid something like $20/hour non-union. If you can get in with a union, your starting pay will be a lot higher but it's very hard to get into the union. Lots of competition and you gotta know people if you want to have any shot at being accepted.

    • @biggumstevens1784
      @biggumstevens1784 3 роки тому

      @@losferwords100 I was in security police and fire union, I basically have trained to be a cop so I am not in horrible condition. Lifting heavy shit isn't that bad, and digging ditches isn't that bad to me either.

    • @losferwords100
      @losferwords100 3 роки тому

      @@biggumstevens1784 It'll still be rough. It's hard to compare if you've never worked in construction before. Everyday is training day depending on the crew you get on with I guess. Some guys out there are animals and will work from sun up to sun down and then do it all over again the next day. Other crews are more laid back. If you're green and want to jump in, new construction is the best place to get your feet wet. Service work is the easier side of the trade, you can get into that later. That and commercial work. You'll figure out real quick what kind of work you like the most and then hone in on that. Most guys like service work like this (drain cleaning, water heater replacements, fixing leaks, etc.), I always liked new construction but do some service when the building market gets slow. I don't think anybody likes commercial work but maybe you will. Don't know until you try.

  • @johnkrim8377
    @johnkrim8377 6 років тому +3

    Another pliers plumber, no flat jaw wrench ,mar up all the chrome. Some day when you can afford a new Lexus and you take it to the dealer for a bulb in the dash out ,I hope they work on it with a claw hammer and a pry bar.

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  6 років тому

      Great point. Im in search for toothless pliers and and new auto mechanic.

    • @stayclassy113
      @stayclassy113 6 років тому +2

      Chuck Barron knippex makes a great pair

  • @Neverknot47
    @Neverknot47 4 роки тому +1

    What's the worst part of your job?

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  4 роки тому

      Crawl spaces that are holding water or are all muddy especially from a drain spill.

    • @Neverknot47
      @Neverknot47 4 роки тому +1

      @@ChuckBarron how physically painful or hard is your job?

    • @ChuckBarron
      @ChuckBarron  4 роки тому

      Whats pain? ..its all fun. Just cant hit your hand with a hammer.