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		<title>Toilet Special</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[$515.00 For Installing A Brand New Toilet Suite  Before Christmas (Retail Price $697.30)   SAVING YOU OVER 25% Click here to send us an enquiry NOW Dear Customer Here’s my promise to you: In 5 days or less I will supply and install for you a brand new Venecia toilet suite right in your very own home [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">$515.00 For Installing A Brand New Toilet</span></h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Suite  Before Christmas</span></h1>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">(Retail Price $697.30)</span></h2>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">SAVING YOU</span></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">OVER 25%</span></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;">Click <a href="http://plumbergasfitting.co.nz/contact-us/">here</a> to send us an enquiry NOW</p>
<p>Dear Customer</p>
<h2><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Here’s my promise to you:</span></h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>In 5 days or less I will supply and install for you a brand new Venecia toilet suite <em>right in your very own home </em></strong>(as pictured)<strong> </strong></li>
<li><strong>Use the very best team of plumbers and support personnel I could employ</strong></li>
<li><strong>Complete the installation efficiently, with no fuss and mess</strong></li>
<li><strong>Will cost over 25% less than the normal retail price…</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>This fantastic special package is giving hundreds of people just like you and me, the chance to have a brand new vitreous china toilet suite,  the chance to have it right in their very own home.</p>
<p>So in a nutshell…</p>
<p>Here’s what you will get:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Your old toilet upgraded to a brand new Venecia vitreous china toilet suite, supplied and installed ready to impress you and your family</strong></li>
<li><strong>A toilet that is quiet and doesn’t hiss all night</strong></li>
<li><strong>A toilet that is comfortable and looks great</strong></li>
<li><strong>A toilet that flushes every time</strong></li>
<li><strong>A full warranty on the complete installation</strong></li>
<li><strong>And… We will come and give your system a FREE inspection in 12 months time to make sure that it is working just as good as the day we put it in.</strong></li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: center;">Click <a href="http://plumbergasfitting.co.nz/contact-us/">here</a> to contact us or send us an enquiry NOW!</p>
<p>This is your chance to get rid of that old toilet that is just so old fashioned now, your chance to save yourself getting embarrassed every time the toilet doesn’t flush properly, and your chance to put an end to lying awake all night listening to a hissing cistern.</p>
<p>You’ll be able to just nod and say thanks to the team at Regency Plumbing, it was so easy and affordable, it really was.</p>
<p>Anyway without getting off track I want you to be comfortable about the process, have full assurance that I will stand behind every promise I make, be sure about exactly what you will get, and have confidence knowing that we are the experts at 3 things…</p>
<ol>
<li>Providing an excellent plumbing service at a fair price</li>
<li>Being fast, efficient, and on time, every time</li>
<li>And making our customers say WOW!</li>
</ol>
<p>Therefore…</p>
<p>There is absolutely no risk for you:</p>
<p>All we ask of you is to give us 2 easy payments of $257.5 plus GST and we will give you a brand new toilet suite, supplied and installed ready to enjoy in your very own home.</p>
<p><strong>Plus…A FREE book full of mouth watering chocolate treats</strong></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">That’s total $751.25 of value </span><span style="text-decoration: underline;">for only $515.00</span></span></h2>
<ol>
<li>Just call us or <a href="http://plumbergasfitting.co.nz/contact-us/">send us your enquiry</a>  and make a deposit of only $257.5 plus GST to secure this ridiculously low priced upgrade</li>
<li>Which will then be followed by only one more payment of $257.5 plus GST on  installation when you are satisfied we have done exactly what we promised</li>
</ol>
<p>If you don’t want to miss out on this super special offer, click <a href="http://plumbergasfitting.co.nz/contact-us/">here</a> NOW!  Stock is limited and will race out the door at this amazingly low price. Not often can you save over 25% getting exactly what you want.</p>
<p><strong><em>P.S.         Not only will you have a nice new toilet, you’ll also have a nice new book </em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>to read while  you’re on the toilet</em></strong></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><a href="http://plumbergasfitting.co.nz/contact-us/">Click here to contact and send us any enquiries now</a></em></strong></h2>
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		<title>Hot Water Cylinder Special</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you have poor hot water pressure and a lousy shower? While you are having a shower, do you get frozen with cold water every time someone else uses the kitchen tap? “How You Can Get High Pressure Hot Water and Say Goodbye to Your Lousy Shower Forever” Click here to send us an enquiry [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h5>Do you have poor hot water pressure and a lousy shower?</h5>
<h5>While you are having a shower, do you get frozen with cold water every time someone else uses the kitchen tap?</h5>
<h1 style="text-align: center;"><big><span style="color: #ff0000;">“How You Can Get High </span></big></h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;"><big><span style="color: #ff0000;">Pressure Hot Water and Say </span></big></h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;"><big><span style="color: #ff0000;">Goodbye to Your Lousy Shower</span></big></h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;"><big><span style="color: #ff0000;">Forever”</span></big></h1>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Click <a href="http://plumbergasfitting.co.nz/contact-us/">here</a> to send us an enquiry </strong><strong>NOW</strong></p>
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<p><big>Dear Customer…</big></p>
<h5><strong><big>Here’s my promise to you:</big></strong></h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>In 5 days or less I will give you high pressure hot water</strong></li>
<li><strong>The best shower you have ever had…<em>right in your very own home</em></strong></li>
<li><strong>Use the very best team of plumbers and support personnel I could employ</strong></li>
<li><strong>Complete the installation efficiently, with no fuss and mess</strong></li>
<li><strong>Will cost 35% less than the normal retail price…</strong></li>
<li><strong>AND I will send you a FREE Pure Indulgence cook book, valued at $59.95 for saying yes to my offer today</strong></li>
</ul>
<p><img title="B" src="http://aucklandplumbers.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/B.png" alt="B" width="88" height="104" /></p>
<p>This fantastic special package is giving hundreds of people just like you and me, who never thought they would ever have high pressure hot water, a shower that is just wonderful and the chance to have it right in their very own home.</p>
<p>So in a nutshell…</p>
<p><strong>Here’s what you will get:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Your old low pressure hot water cylinder upgraded to a brand new Rheem 180 litre high pressure hot water system supplied and installed ready to impress you and your family</strong></li>
<li><strong>A shower that massages your back after a hard day of bending over in the garden</strong></li>
<li><strong>A shower that hoses every bit of shampoo out of your hair</strong></li>
<li><strong>A shower that keeps stable water temperature, and doesn’t fluctuate badly every time someone uses another tap</strong></li>
<li><strong>A 5 year warranty on the complete installation</strong></li>
<li><strong>And… We will come and give your system a FREE inspection in 12 months time to make sure that it is working just as good as the day we put it in.</strong></li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;">Click </span><a href="http://plumbergasfitting.co.nz/contact-us/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">here </span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;">NOW to get yours and say goodbye to your lousy shower forever</span></strong></p>
<p>This is your chance to get rid of that frustrating lousy shower that is just so old fashioned now, your chance to save yourself getting doused in cold water every time someone else runs the hot tap in the kitchen, and your chance to put an end to waiting 10 minutes to fill a sink of hot water.</p>
<p>Imagine how pleased you will be when your family and friends come to stay, they come out for breakfast smiling away and tell you how great the shower was, and what is it that they have to do to get high pressure water just like that in their shower at home.</p>
<p>You’ll be able to just nod and say thanks to the the team at Regency Plumbing, it was so easy and affordable, it really was, and…</p>
<p>We got this lovely FREE book which is full of chocolate desserts and treats which are just beautifully illustrated.  WOW!</p>
<p>Anyway without getting off track I want you to be comfortable about the process, have full assurance that I will stand behind every promise I make, be sure about exactly what you will get, and have confidence knowing that we are the experts at 3 things…</p>
<ol>
<li>Providing an excellent plumbing service at a fair price</li>
<li>Being fast, efficient, and on time, every time</li>
<li>And making our customers say WOW!</li>
</ol>
<p>Therefore…</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><em>There is absolutely no risk for you!</em></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><a href="http://plumbergasfitting.co.nz/contact-us/"><strong>Send us an enquiry NOW</strong></a><br />
</em></p>
<p>All we ask of you is to make 2 easy payments of $1200.00 including GST and we will give you a Rheem 180 litre high pressure hot water system, supplied and installed ready to enjoy in your very own home.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Plus…A FREE book full of mouth watering chocolate treats</strong></p>
<h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">That’s $3715.50 of value for only $2400.00</span></h1>
<ol>
<li>Just call Noeline or Nikki and make a deposit of only $1200.00 including GST to secure this ridiculously low priced upgrade</li>
<li>Which will then be followed by only one more payment of $1200.00 including GST on installation when you are satisfied we have done exactly what we promised</li>
</ol>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><em>PLUS…</em></h2>
<p>If you call and book your new high pressure hot water system now, on top of your $3715.50 package we will give you a <strong>FREE</strong> Methven Shower Infusion Starter Kit. The Methven Shower Infusions create a luxurious personal spa using the ancient principles of aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.</p>
<p><img title="N" src="http://aucklandplumbers.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/N.png" alt="N" width="133" height="79" /></p>
<p>So hurry… All orders will be processed as soon as we receive your phone call to avoid any disappointment and to make sure that you receive both the <strong>FREE cook book, and the FREE shower infusion kit.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://plumbergasfitting.co.nz/contact-us/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Click</span><span style="color: #0000ff;"> here</span><span style="color: #0000ff;"> to contact us now</span></a><br />
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<td><strong> </strong><strong><img title="L" src="http://aucklandplumbers.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/L-300x195.png" alt="L" width="157" height="102" /></strong><strong>Pure Indulgence fights P</strong><strong><br />
</strong><strong> </strong><em>GUILT-FREE: From left: Jane Gutry, Marilyn Laurence and Jo Wilcox whip up taste sensations from a recipe book they helped create as a Stellar Trust fundraiser.</em><em>Chocolate’s the latest weapon in the fight against pure methamphetamine in New Zealand.</em><em>The brainchild of a group of Rotary wives, a chocolate-themed recipe book Pure Indulgence is on sale after months of preparation, recipe development, photo shoots and taste testing.</em></p>
<p><em>“The chocolate theme came about because you want to feel good about yourself but you don’t want to take drugs to do it,” Mrs Laurence says.</em></p>
<p><em>“Something needs to be done about methamphetamine. People need to be educated and the Stellar Trust isn’t just aimed at schools, it’s the community and the workplace too,” she says.</em></p>
<p><em>Recipes in the illustrated book are divided into seasons. Every recipe, including the savoury dishes, uses chocolate in some way.</em></p>
<p><em>“I think the Stellar Trust is serious about making a difference.”</em></p>
<p><em>More than 800 copies of the book have been sold. Every cent of the $59.95 price goes to the Stellar Trust. It can be purchased online at <a href="http://www.stellartrust.co.nz">www.stellartrust.co.nz</a>.</em></td>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>RHEEM HIGH PRESSURE</strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em>Designed and manufactured to meet New Zealand’s energy performance standards, Rheem mains pressure electric water heaters are top performers under a wide range of water pressures and conditions. The electric storage water heaters can deliver more than 40 litres of hot water a minute, enough to meet the needs of most households. Due to their insulation qualities, the optimum water temperature is maintained longer, saving energy and ultimately saving on your water heating account.</em></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Upgrade your hot water cylinder NOW and save over $1,300, Plus…A FREE book full of mouth watering chocolate treats</strong></h2>
<p><strong> </strong>So don’t miss out on this super special offer! Stock is limited and will race out the door at this amazingly low price. Not often can you save over 35% getting exactly what you want.</p>
<p><img title="Regan" src="http://aucklandplumbers.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/Regan-287x300.png" alt="Regan" width="127" height="131" /></p>
<p><img title="Sig" src="http://aucklandplumbers.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/Sig.jpg" alt="Sig" width="115" height="72" /></p>
<p>Regan Frost</p>
<p>Director</p>
<p>Master Plumber of the Year 2007</p>
<p><em><strong>P.S.           “I personally guarantee that you will be 100% satisfied with our  work”</strong></em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Click <a href="http://plumbergasfitting.co.nz/contact-us/">here </a>to send us an enquiry NOW and we’ll contact you as soon as possible!</strong></h2>
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		<title>Multi-faceted Work: Plumber Job Description</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:47:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since plumbing work is involved in practically every building situation, plumbing job openings abound,  it is a career where there is always high demand. A plumber&#8217;s job description is complex, since he has to have the skills to handle plumbing in a simple, residential home, or a skyscraper in the middle of the city. There [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Since plumbing work is involved in practically every building situation, plumbing job openings abound,  it is a career where there is always high demand. A plumber&#8217;s job description is complex, since he has to have the skills to handle plumbing in a simple, residential home, or a skyscraper in the middle of the city. There are different specifications on different jobs, such as handling work in a hospital, where pipes that carry dangerous gases have to be fitted.</p>
<p>Requirements for Plumbers</p>
<p>Plumbers are required to go through a state licensing process. Each state&#8217;s process varies somewhat, but the general titles and examination requirements are the same. There are National Plumbing Codes that all plumbers must follow, so a training program is vital to educate plumbers on those codes. Different states also have their own codes, as well as city codes, so plumbers have to be very knowledgeable in their field.</p>
<p>A plumber&#8217;s job description encompasses not only book knowledge, but also hands on knowledge. Knowledge of chemistry and math are essential parts of a plumber&#8217;s job description. Plumbers have to make calculations about the layout of a plumbing system as well as in the measurements of pipes that are getting ready to be cut and fit. Chemistry is required in dealing with various gasses and liquids that are encountered on the job, such as pipes that carry oxygen and other gasses in a hospital setting, which can be extremely dangerous if not handled properly.</p>
<p>The hands on training part of the plumber&#8217;s job description include everything from pipes to tools to blueprints. Plumbers have to know what different types of pipes would be appropriate to use in different situations. They have to know how to cut the pipes to fit the different job situations. They also have to be able to find the leaks in the pipes, even if the pipe is hidden underground using different methods of trouble shooting.</p>
<p>In addition, there are times in a plumber&#8217;s job description where they may have to cut holes in walls in order to reach a problem area or to install new plumbing. Thus, they have to know about construction, so that the area looks right after they are finished. They have to be able to hang supports and visualize the layout so that the finished product comes out correctly. They also have to be able to deal with customers and direct less experienced workers, overseeing all aspects of the job.</p>
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		<title>Important Work: Plumber Jobs</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:44:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A plumber&#8217;s job is a vital part of our society. With new construction being done every day, plumbers are in high demand. A plumber&#8217;s job description entails a variety of tasks, so training is essential and the requirements are high in order to become licensed as a plumber. Training Training for a plumber&#8217;s job requires [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A plumber&#8217;s job is a vital part of our society. With new construction being done every day, plumbers are in high demand. A plumber&#8217;s job description entails a variety of tasks, so training is essential and the requirements are high in order to become licensed as a plumber.</p>
<p>Training</p>
<p>Training for a plumber&#8217;s job requires education in the classroom as well as on the job training. It is difficult to learn all the skills required and situations that might be faced in the real world from a seat in a classroom. Online courses are valuable assets for the class work part of the training, since it gives the student flexibility to work in the field and gain those apprenticeship hours, while still moving forward with the class work required to complete the training.</p>
<p>The level of training depends on the level that the plumber wants to achieve. Every plumber has to start as an apprentice. In order to apply for a Tradesman license, which is granted through each state according to their rules and regulations, an apprentice must have completed the course work and also a minimum of four thousand hours working under a Master plumber in the field. All hours have to be verified according to the requirements of the state. That means that an apprentice plumber must have worked full time for one hundred weeks, or almost two years before being able to take the exam for the Tradesman license.</p>
<p>Certain plumber jobs require an even higher level of training, such as a Journeyman or Master level plumber. In order to take the exam for Journeyman licensing, the plumber has to have completed at least eight thousand hours under a Master plumber, which is nearing four years of working in the field before being ready for that kind of licensing. Master plumbing licenses require a plumber to have worked in the field for one year as a Journeyman before being allowed to take the exam.</p>
<p>In the apprenticeship, plumbers learn all that they need for plumbing jobs that they will experience in the field when they are licensed. They learn how to handle and cut pipes, tubing, and fittings. They make calculations so that the right amounts of materials are used. They read building plans and wiring plans so that the jobs can be done safely and effectively. They learn to trouble shoot and work with dish washers, washers, toilets and other plumbing appliances. In addition, they learn customer service and also how to direct less experienced workers.</p>
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		<title>Where in the County is a Licensed Plumber?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[If a person needs a licensed plumber, there are several options that he might try to find a county licensed plumber. It is important to have a list of plumbers available before a plumbing emergency occurs so that it reduces the panic and allows the person to get several quotes before deciding on one plumber [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If a person needs a licensed plumber, there are several options that he might try to find a county licensed plumber. It is important to have a list of plumbers available before a plumbing emergency occurs so that it reduces the panic and allows the person to get several quotes before deciding on one plumber to do the job. Plumbers are licensed by each state, so there are usually websites set up so that a user can find a licensed plumber by county.</p>
<p>Plumbing Licenses</p>
<p>In order to work in any state, a plumber must be licensed. County licensed plumbers means that the state license records are made more searchable by organizing them by the county in which the plumber works. The only exception to a plumber needing a license to work is when a plumber is an apprentice, officially applied for and accepted, to work under a licensed plumber in order to complete the training for the job.</p>
<p>County licensed plumbers must have at least two years of experience as well as have completed the plumbing course work in order to be eligible to take the limited Tradesman licensing exam. This exam allows the Tradesman plumber to practice plumbing without supervision on a limited basis 鈥?usually with simple jobs and not overseeing other workers. After two more years (four thousand more hours) the plumber is eligible for an even higher exam, that of a Journeyman plumber. A Journeyman license allows a plumber to have minor oversight of other workers, draw up limited plumbing system plans, and do more complex work.</p>
<p>The highest license for a county licensed plumber is that of a Master plumber, which requires a Journeyman plumber to spend one more year under the supervision of a Master plumber in order to be eligible for the exam. This exam requires the plumber to draw up the plans for a multi-story building&#8217;s plumbing system in addition to the other exam work. With this license, the Master plumber can oversee less qualified workers as well as work in almost any plumbing situation that is out there.</p>
<p>When a person is trying to find a county licensed plumber, the best place to look is online for sites that list licensed plumbers by county or city. From there, it is good to look at each plumbing company&#8217;s website to see if they list the qualifications of their plumbers. Some sites list what the lowest licensing is that they require, which can help a person decide what company to go with in regards to experience. For minor work, a Tradesman plumber would usually be fine, but for larger jobs with planning or a complex problem, Journeyman or Master plumbers are a must.</p>
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		<title>Making Sure the Plumber Is Licensed</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the most important things a person can do when she is looking for a plumber is to make sure that the plumber is licensed. There are some companies that will operate without a license, which is not legal, and is also a set up for disaster in the long run. An individual should [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the most important things a person can do when she is looking for a plumber is to make sure that the plumber is licensed. There are some companies that will operate without a license, which is not legal, and is also a set up for disaster in the long run. An individual should always try and compile this list before a plumbing emergency comes into being so that the whole situation can be taken care of in the most calm and efficient way, rather than being stuck with not only a plumbing issue, but also that task of finding a qualified plumber.</p>
<p>Types of Licensing</p>
<p>Tradesman licenses are limited, since the plumber has only completed his plumbing school and four thousand hours under a Journeyman or Master plumber during his apprenticeship. Tradesman licenses do allow the plumber to work on his own, and is an adequate choice for smaller jobs when making sure a plumber is licensed.</p>
<p>For larger jobs, an individual needs to be sure that the plumber is licensed at least at the Journeyman level. This ensures that the plumber has had at least eight thousand hours of training in the field under a Master plumber, which equates to about four years working full time in plumbing. During that time he is able to experience a wide variety of situations and is under the care of a more qualified plumber to answer questions and teach what to do in each situation. The Journeyman exam is also complex, with a written part, a sanitary waste and vent installation part which is hands on, and also a shop work part which is also hands on with tools and materials of the trade.</p>
<p>A licensed Master plumber is the highest licensing level for a plumber, other than going on to become a plumbing inspector. If a plumber is licensed at a Master level, it means that he worked as a Journeyman plumber for at least a year under a Master plumber before being eligible for the Master plumbing exam. This exam has many of the same features as the Journeyman exam, except it also adds a plumbing system planning section where the plumber has to design the plans for a multi-story building&#8217;s plumbing system.</p>
<p>An individual can find out whether a plumber is licensed by talking to the company directly and asking specific questions about the different types of licenses for plumbers. He can also look at the company&#8217;s website and often find the licensing information, since reputable companies want clients to be sure they are getting quality service.</p>
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		<title>Making a List, Checking it Twice: Needing a Licensed Plumber</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The time to make a list of plumbers that are licensed is not when there is a plumbing emergency. When a person needs a licensed plumber, the last thing he wants to do or even has the time luxury to do, is to check to see what that plumber&#8217;s qualifications are in the midst of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The time to make a list of plumbers that are licensed is not when there is a plumbing emergency. When a person needs a licensed plumber, the last thing he wants to do or even has the time luxury to do, is to check to see what that plumber&#8217;s qualifications are in the midst of trying to get the flooding basement fixed. If that same person had a list of three or four plumbers that he knew were qualified, then he could go about getting estimates from each one of them and then decide on which one works best from the time and cost quote.</p>
<p>How to Choose</p>
<p>The best way to compile a list of plumbers is to start talking to people about their experiences with plumbers. People that have used a plumber have great advice as to which ones were good and which ones are not, and it is important to keep both in mind and the reasons why. Ask family, friends and neighbors what the plumbing problem was and who fixed it, and then ask whether they were satisfied with the work based on expertise, cost and time.</p>
<p>If that does not work, there are plenty of websites for people who need a licensed plumber. Usually these lists are compiled by county or city, and will link directly to that plumbing company&#8217;s website for more information. That way the person can double check the licensing policies of the company and see what the lowest license is for their plumbers. This will help an individual choose the highest qualified companies for their list.</p>
<p>If a person is needing a licensed plumber right away because it is an emergency, online or phonebook contact information is probably the fastest means of contacting companies. It is important from the start of the conversation with the company to find out their licensing policies, because if the job is complex, a Journeyman or Master license is what an individual should look for in the plumber who takes the position. He should only get quotes from companies that meet his requirements, or he may find himself at a later date fixing the problem that an inexperienced or under-qualified plumber left behind.</p>
<p>It is always important also to get quotes from at least three companies before choosing one when needing a licensed plumber. Even if the situation needs immediate help, plumbing companies usually send people for quotes right away in emergency situations, so that the quotes can be made quickly and a choice can be made. The quotes should always be in writing with the time, cost, materials and repairs to be made clearly listed out so that there is not confusion on any side.</p>
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		<title>Hard Work Is Required to Become a Licensed Plumber</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[It takes about five years of training to become a Master plumber, which is the highest level of licensing other than going on to become a plumbing inspector. There are lower levels of licensing which require two to four years to obtain, but the level of work that these are able to do is more [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It takes about five years of training to become a Master plumber, which is the highest level of licensing other than going on to become a plumbing inspector. There are lower levels of licensing which require two to four years to obtain, but the level of work that these are able to do is more constrained than that of a Master plumber, and the salaries are not as high.</p>
<p>A person who is interested to become a licensed plumber must be someone who is fairly agile and strong. Plumbing is an active career and requires being able to lift heavy objects, hold them in place, use power tools and move things around. It also requires fitting into tight spaces and still being able to maneuver things around, thus making the typical description of an overweight plumber a difficult one to swallow, considering the job description.</p>
<p>Steps to Licensing</p>
<p>There are three main steps to become a licensed plumber. The first step is to get training in a plumber training program through a college, university or trade school. This training program teaches the aspiring plumber math and science that is needed to do his job, mechanical design skills so that they can draw out the plumbing systems in new builds as well as read them, and also gives them skill in repairing walls and floors for when they have to cut holes in these in order to fix a leak.</p>
<p>The next part of the training to become a licensed plumber is the actual apprenticeship that is done under the supervision of a licensed plumber of Journeyman or Master status. The apprentice must complete at least four thousand hours under the licensed plumber before he is eligible to take the Tradesman licensing exam, which is the lowest level of licensing for a plumber and is limited in scope. Four thousand hours equals out to about two years on the job full time.</p>
<p>During the apprenticeship part of the training, the plumber learns all about pipes, tubing and fittings. He learns to detect leaks and to read building and wiring plans. He also learns to repair appliances such as washers, dish washers and disposals, as well as installing fixtures such as faucets, drains, sinks and tubs. In addition, the apprentice learns about customer service and managing other workers, all of which are important to becoming a licensed plumber.</p>
<p>The final step to becoming a licensed plumber is to take the licensing exam which has three parts. The first part is the written portion. The second part requires the sanitary waste and vent installation be proved out in a practical, hands on way. The final part is in the shop, doing work measuring and cutting, showing the use of tools.</p>
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		<title>Do You Want to be a Journeyman Plumber?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:37:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[So maybe you are not sure what you want to do with your life, but did you ever consider becoming a Journeyman plumber? The Journeyman plumbing company is one that millions of people around the world already rely on for their plumbing needs, and one that you are sure to love working at. There are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So maybe you are not sure what you want to do with your life, but did you ever consider becoming a Journeyman plumber? The Journeyman plumbing company is one that millions of people around the world already rely on for their plumbing needs, and one that you are sure to love working at.</p>
<p>There are a few things that you are going to want to think about first however, before you make the decision on whether or not to become a Journeyman plumber.</p>
<p>The Job</p>
<p>If you are interested in becoming a Journeyman plumber, the first thing you are going to want to take into consideration is the details that go along with the job. Would you enjoy them? Is this something that you could see yourself doing for the rest of your life or at least for the long term?</p>
<p>This is important, because if you are going to be putting in the time and effort to becoming a Journeyman plumber, of course you are not going to want to have to change careers a few months down the road. Are you going to be able to handle the job of plumbing, which can often be pretty grimy?</p>
<p>These are things that you are going to want to think really seriously about before going through for a Journeyman plumber job.</p>
<p>The Salary</p>
<p>Another very important aspect that you are going to want to consider is the Journeyman plumber salary. You get paid well for being a Journeyman plumber, but is it going to be enough to support you and your family? Keep in mind that the salary you will get paid will depend on a few things, including the number of hours you work and what area you are working in.</p>
<p>Just make sure that you are aware of the offered salary before agreeing to start the job, because you want to make sure that you are going to be making enough money and getting any available benefits as well.</p>
<p>Get Started</p>
<p>So if you have decided that this is in fact a job that you are interested in, you will just have to get your resume together and apply for a job at the company. Make sure that you are very friendly and outgoing, because you want the employer to like you and you want them to see that you have great customer service skills.</p>
<p>You will probably be taken in for an interview and just make sure that you discuss all your skills to your potential employer and promise them that you are going to be willing to do the best job you can.</p>
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		<title>The Benefits of Finding a Plumber Online</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Finding a plumber online can be one of the easiest ways to develop an initial list of verified plumbers that can be called upon if their services are needed. It is important to do this research beforehand so that it relieves the stress of having to do it during and already stress filled situation, such [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Finding a plumber online can be one of the easiest ways to develop an initial list of verified plumbers that can be called upon if their services are needed. It is important to do this research beforehand so that it relieves the stress of having to do it during and already stress filled situation, such as a sewer line peaking. Although it is easy to find a list of plumbers online that serve a particular city, it is not always as clear what to look for in each of the companies to figure out which one might be the best choice. It is always good to narrow the selection down to three or four choices so that multiple estimates can be obtained before making the final choice for the job.</p>
<p>Qualities of a Quality Plumber</p>
<p>Plumbers have to be knowledgeable of many different things in order to handle all the situations they might face in the field. As such, they have to go through a rigorous process in order to achieve different levels of licensing as a plumber. These standards vary from state to state, but they all have to abide by the National Standard Plumbing Codes. Plumbers have to take the licensing exam for their level of expertise in whatever state in which they live or work. Otherwise they are not able to practice plumbing in that state.</p>
<p>When finding a plumber online, look for the type of license the plumber has. If it is a plumbing company, look to see what the qualifications are of their plumbers (whether they have a lower limit on the type of license the plumbers must have to work for their company.) Plumbers with the highest license are called Master plumbers. There is a certain process that they have to go through in order to even be qualified to take the Master licensing exam.</p>
<p>If you see when finding a plumber online that the plumber has a Master plumber license, it means that they had to have at least five years experience in the field, and that is if they were only newly certified as a Master plumber. Also, the exam that they take usually requires that they not only know all of the plumbing skills, tools and supplies used, but they can also plan out a complex plumbing system, such as would be required in a multi-level building.</p>
<p>Journeyman plumbers are the next level of licensed plumbers that can be seen when finding a plumber online. This level of plumber has to have at least four years experience in the field as well as having passed the exam. The experience that these plumbers have is verified, meaning they have to prove that they have worked under a Master or Journeyman plumber during that entire time.</p>
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