Plumber
Plumber
A plumber (/ˈplʌmər/; from the Latin plumbum for lead as pipes were once made from lead) is a professional who specializes in installing and maintaining systems used for potable (drinking) water, sewage, and drainage in plumbing systems.
Etymology
The term plumber originates from the Latin word plumbum, which means lead. This is because the first effective pipes used in the Roman era were lead pipes.
Related Terms
- Plumbing: The system of pipes, tanks, fittings, and other apparatus required for the water supply, heating, and sanitation in a building.
- Pipefitter: A tradesperson who installs, assembles, fabricates, maintains and repairs mechanical piping systems.
- Drainage: The process of removing water or liquid waste from a particular area.
- Sewage: Waste water and excrement conveyed in sewers.
- Potable Water: Water that is safe enough for drinking and food preparation.
Duties and Responsibilities
A plumber is responsible for the following:
- Reading blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems, water supply networks, and waste and drainage systems.
- Installing, repairing, and maintaining domestic, commercial, and industrial plumbing fixtures and systems.
- Locating and marking positions for pipe connections, passage holes, and fixtures in walls and floors.
- Measuring, cutting, bending, and threading pipes using hand and power tools or machines.
- Testing pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges.
Training and Qualifications
To become a plumber, one must typically complete an apprenticeship in plumbing. This usually involves both classroom instruction and paid on-the-job training. After completing an apprenticeship, plumbers can become licensed to work independently.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Plumber
- Wikipedia's article - Plumber
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