Imagine that you wake up at 3 AM to the sound of plumber. You stumble out from bed, groggy, and find that your kitchen is turning into a small swimming pool. What are your options? What do you do? These unsung heroes save the day in their shining armor or overalls.
They are silent magicians working behind walls and floors. They use their magic to make sure that the pipes are working smoothly. Fixing leaks and clearing drains is not enough; maintaining our infrastructure keeps us livable.
Imagine trying to survive without running water even for one day. Imagine a day without showers, flushing toilets or washing dishes. We never have to experience such horrors thanks to plumbers. The plumbers protect our modern conveniences.
Let’s face it, plumbing isn’t glamorous. Plumbing isn’t glamorous. It is dirty, tough and involves dealing with unpleasant situations. But plumbers face these challenges with grit, determination, and courage.
What does it take to be a plumber, you ask? The job of a plumber is more than just being able to use a wrench. There’s an entire world of knowledge they need to master–understanding blueprints, codes, materials, and much more.
Joe is an experienced plumber that I know and has been in his trade for well over 20 years. He told me a story about crawling through a small attic full of insulation fluff to fix a broken hose during a heat wave. How about that dedication?
Plumbing is an artistic endeavor in itself. Consider this: each home is unique and so are the problems. The plumber must be creative and think quickly to find solutions.
Don’t forget the technology role in modern plumbing. Smart faucets, which conserve water, and advanced leak-detection systems that warn homeowners of disasters before they happen–plumbing is a far cry from its humble beginnings.
But despite all of this innovation and progress within the plumbing industry, (phew!) there is still something deeply human at its core. There is still a human element at the core of this industry, and that’s the desire to help people live comfortably.
Remember those who work behind the scenes when you next turn on your tap, or flush the toilet.