I'm an apprentice from Cali, just moved to Texas, and am working open shop, love these videos helps me stay ahead of the game, plus I'm about to take the tradesman exam soon so thanks again
Took my test in my hometown Austin last June . Don’t be scared, only think that worried me was the rolling offset but it hit me . Remember,DONT OVER THINK IT .
I needed this video two years ago before I went for my Journeyman license. I got it the first time I took the test but it wouldn't help tremendously with that dollhouse cuz I was sweating bullets for 2 hours lol 😆
@@1982MCI yep, every time I rough in a new house, I have zero wet vents and run an individual stack for every single drain in the building. I mean other trades love it when you put a bunch of extra pipes in the wall.
Taking my written exam tomorrow, this video was really helpful to know what I am about to come up against. The doll house wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be, and seeing the examination rooms was kind of a stress relief (knowing is half the battle!)
@King of Games I just took it. The main things are study gas water heaters!!! Study the venting of the water heater!! Also know the proper terminology for a waste and vent system. It's not a main, it's a building drain and 5 feet outside the building its the building sewer. Also know what a stack vent and vent stack are. Study laws of plumbing and know ur scope of practice
@King of Games there's 2 versions of the test but some questions I remember are how often should vertical 1 1/4 gas pipe supported. Every 8 feet. How often should horizontal pex pipe be supported. Ever 24 inches. At what height can you revent? 6 inches above the flood rim. All pipe should be reemed.... (to full bore) is the answer. Where can gas water heaters be installed ? Hope this helps some
Taking my tradesman exam through Pearson next Friday. Then get to travel to Waco for the fill house. I have my hours for a journeyman and will be taking that test later this year.
I went on February 3rd to take my tradesman exam, I felt pretty prepared for everything except for the rolling offset (since I just eyeball those types of things) because I've done all of that stuff before, if you understand plumbing and the fittings, you shouldn't have a huge issue with the doll house, the only thing for me on the dollhouse was the fittings weren't sticking together well and I had forgot what my mentor told me about taking some paper towels to stick in them so they would hold better. When my manager had me practice things before I went he had me braze copper and when I got to the exam I was annoyed with him but the regular solder is easier. I passed and feel great about my accomplishment. I can't wait to go again to get more endorsements.
He probably had you braze because I think they used to require it. The son of the guy who taught me plumbing took his journeyman around 03 or 04 and he had to braze
@@user-gy7kx8zx8k Yeah, what can I say except that "I'm the best there is and that's all there is to it?" You laughing tells me you're bad at plumbing or you don't know what a rolling offset is. I can teach you how to use your eyes efficiently if you like.
@@denotsosmi8580 you just went and took your TRADESMEN license 😂😂😂😂 and you say your the best ok apprentice....if you were somewhat good at what you did you would do it the right way and no stove pipe like some rat fuck....i can teach you the formulas if you want
4:18 had a contractor install a 6 ft freestanding Soaking Tub and they were making up & glueing up drain assembly and used Everyone’s Favorite Messy Purple Primer “RIGHT OVER THE TUB” 🤦🏼, and you guessed it….. Purple Primer Dripped on Apron, inside of side and 9n bottom of this $4800 tub part…. DOH!
I worked for a guy who used purple primer he moved from Chicago to KY, where everyone uses clear primer but I can at least say he never took his primer in on fixture setting days where we get the final inspection thank god.. it would be horrible to spill that on finished floor, he would just use only glue to do the adapters on the sinks, and it worked for him but yeah clear is safer in my opinion
@@sekseemarcuskidd couldn’t believe when saw the tub and the vanity, luckily the vanity was custom and had a shellac or varnish on it, not really sure what they used but the purple primer peeled off of that, which was cool. The tub, not so lucky, 🤦🏼
@@sekseemarcuskidd I’ve seen lots of plumbers use only glue on set outs. I prefer clear primer. I’ve never heard of places that don’t require purple as that’s what both codes require. My experience has been that purple is required but inspectors just don’t require it on set outs. I know when I was an apprentice I was working in a brand new vanity and had a small can of primer, brand new. I had cardboard under everything but when I moved I had my elbow on the cardboard and it pulled it and tipped the can over. Luckily the cardboard caught most of it and it only got around it in the corners and it had a dark stain so it was hard to notice. Still lesson learned.
@@joshcowart2446 As far as I know in Kentucky primer is not even required by KRS code, I have worked for some who use PVC cleaner and won't use primer see I don't agree with that because I understand primer heats up the piping to adhere to the fittings
@@sekseemarcuskidd the first sentence answers my question. I assume KRS is Kentucky residential code. I’m basing my knowledge on IPC and UPC which both specifically require purple primer. However I understand not requiring it. In Texas we use 2 things: the code or manufactures instructions. You do whichever is more strict. The glue claims you don’t have to use any primer. It says so on the can. However since we go with the stricter of the two we have to use purple primer. Inspectors will let it slide when it’s finished work. However I don’t use primer when gluing cpvc or pressure pvc with hot glue and I’ve never had an issue so I doubt it really matters.
I’ve only taken the journeyman and overall everything was easy. The only thing I messed up on was the pvc glue up. That’s because it was the first thing I did and the nerves were still there. Of course by mess up I mean my stub out was a little tight because one piece was too short. After that my nerves calmed and it was easy. The dollhouse was pretty easy. I was worried about getting everything in the right spot but I don’t think that really mattered. They’re more worried whether you know what fittings need to be where than whether something is in the right spot. I think I was done around 1. The two things people seem to be worried about are the dollhouse and the rolling offset. If you know how to do it, it’s easy. Something I see too many plumbers in the field do is eyeball instead of using landmarks. I don’t know if that’s what you call it but that’s what I call it. You have a level floor and plumb walls, use them. So with the offset measure off the top or bottom and side and transfer this to the other side then it’s just a standard offset. As for the dollhouse, Remember you’re trying to pass a test not actually roughing in a house. I talked to a guy at lunch that was trying to tee off one wall and go to the other on the second floor. He was way overthinking it. Just run a main then one branch for each kitchen sink, one to either side of the window and arm over. Then make one branch for each bathroom wall and put an individual stack for every drain they call for. This isn’t how you’d plumb an actual house but it will pass the test because it adheres to the plumbing code.
@@jamarleeper8325 you go to the pipe on the left and measure from the back wall to center and from the top of the wall to center. You then transfer those measurements to the right side. That will show where that pipe would be if it ran straight. Then you just measure center to center from your transferred mark to the pipe that’s there and do your offset formula and that’s your answer.
@@joshcowart2446 ok. So after you get the travel piece, do you take off the measurements for the fittings plus the 1/4 inch for the cast iron bands? I got confused when I took it before. They had me find the travel between a 45 and a wye. Is a2+b2=c2 the formula, then you x that by 1.414?
@@jamarleeper8325I was talking about a rolling offset. You’re referring to just an offset. They use the same principals. The rolling offset just means the pipes aren’t in the same plane. You’ll have two of these formulas. The travel is the distance center to center of the two pipes. It’s the measurement you take yourself that you will plug into the formula. Forget a2+b2=c2. That’s just the math formula used to get the formula. So with the 3/4 screw pipe they’ll tell you the travel. It’ll be 6, 7, or 8. Let’s say they tell you 7. 7 is the distance from center to center of the pipes you’re offsetting, also called the travel. In this case it’s 7. You do travel times the offset formula so 7 x 1.414. That is 9.898. This is you’re diagonal or offset piece. Then you have to subtract the leave out. Since the numbers is based on a right triangle it will be from center of fitting to center of fitting so you need to figure out the distance from the center of fitting to where your pipe ends and subtract it. With 3/4 threaded pipe, it’s the pipe size. 3/4 is 3/4, 1 is 1. So you’re diagonal is 9.898 - .75 = 9.148. Now you have to convert that to fractions so let’s say 8ths. Multiply the decimal part by 8 and this will give it to you in 8ths. So .148 x 8 = 1.184. That is 1.184/8. Then just round down and it’s 1/8. So you’re answer is 9 1/8s. The rolling offset is cast iron. Once you transfer the measurement using the way I mentioned earlier, you then measure center to center and multiply that by 1.414. The take offs for that are in a book they provide. It will tell you how much to take off for 2” 45. You’ll look at the dimension from center of the 45 to the end. Then you take two of this number off you’re diagonal and that’s your answer
I’m a journeyman in Arkansas, the doll house is pretty cool. We don’t have anything like that. Some old timers said they used to have a little sandbox with miniature fittings and pipe and they would do a rough in with it.
For the doll house , how do you plumb the house with fittings? Or is it a written diagram and material list? In New Jersey the 3 parts for The master exam Is on the computer and is multiple choice..
They use 3/4 copper fittings that represent 4": and 3/8 fittings which represent 2" fittings. The pipe is plastic and ate the same sizes as the fittings.
Each person gets a different plan. Then you have to make a material list. They have 3/4, 3/8, 1/4 fittings to represent 4”, 2”, and 1 1/2” respectively with plastic pipe. They’re custom made copper fittings because they have all the drain fittings. You get all the parts you initially asked for. You then get 3 free trips to the supply house. After that you get penalized for additional trips. They also penalize you for extra material so you can’t just get 10 of everything. The studs are notched so you can put pipes in the walls. The joists sit in slots so you can remove them if you need to. It also comes with bread ties to hold everything. The first floor joists and foundation are fixed. The house is lifted in the air. You do all the under floor plumbing then when you’re ready they lower the house and you top it out. You don’t do any vents. You just plumb the drains and then tell them how you’ll run your vents. It’s a pretty neat setup
The water heaters are definitely different in Austin, they're piped and installed but still have to identify the problems and you did t mention the 45° offset and rolling 45° offset. If you don't know the formulas you will fail those parts so be sure to practice your formulas.
I'm at the waco tstc campus and helped put everything together and it was the coolest thing. When you said you went to the campus was it for the opening of the testing facility?
I’m a journeyman plumber in Washington, but I’m planning to more to Texas, Texas has it way more hands on, here in Washington we just size waste and water, then 100 code questions, bam done, but hands on is way better, it probably illuminates a lot of apprentice journeyman who don’t know what they’re doing
literally the easiest test in the U.S. Coming from Minnesota where it's a UPC state and the testing was much more difficult. There are literally people only getting the RMP who have never plumbed that pass the test due to the pass it shops.
Can't imagine how hard Minnesota's exam is. Open book tests are the worst. It's much easier to remember all that code than to look it up in a book that they provide for you. 😂 Also, your last sentence just proves how ignorant you are of the Master's exam in Texas.
I'm an apprentice about to take my OSHA and Residential code classes so I can take the test. My only concern is I've been plumbing for about 2 and half years doing residential service plumbing. Should I get into new construction and get a solid foundation in that before taking my test?
u probably probably took it but no. it definitely helps. most of the continuing ed stuff is for new construction. the practical is harder on service guys especially if they’re not being taught. but once u get it down it’s easy
Illinois journeyman plumber exam is nowhere close to that! We don't cut and thread iron pipe for the exam, we have jigs for copper and pvc, when I tested, had to pour a lead joint, and had a drawing of a 2 story building to draw up all the dwv's. I've been offered jobs in Texas, but am not sure about the test. I passed 1st try here, life long plumber in family business, and not used to master plumber classification either! Here a journeyman is the top license you can get.
Great things are happening for us and future plumbers....... Since you are such an influencer with the plumbing board can you please influence them to update the test to the actual used code by the state. Since the state adopted the IPC/IRC and only a few cities in this state use the UPC seems to me that the test needs to be mostly on the IPC/IRC. I say this because a lot of the apprentices that are getting ready to take their test most likely have been plumbing to the IPC/IRC and now they have take a course to get the answers (which is what they give them at these courses) when all they needed is to study the state adopted code and do what they do every day. Also the house video you did from grounds to top out even that house was mostly plumbed to the IPC/IRC. Seems to me that some of the larger cities are even going to that code. So I don't think we need to test on just one code or a Code that is hardly ever used or enforced in most municipalities.
@@coltsgood99 That 'beauocracy' is what makes it easier in the long run for the service plumber and the homeowner. Main cleanouts, chicago vents, the 135 rule., cross-sectional venting. You need to actually think about what you're doing instead of throwing six VTR's, and a bunch of trash in the walls.
@@dvach6352 I’m not saying a plumber shouldn’t know what they’re doing & have some sort of test for it, let’s just not start mandating all these states have all these different tests and then things become so bureaucratic that you can’t even move around or do anything because the country is just regulation-ridden, even though we’re pretty much there already
@@dvach6352 well I still see that stuff so the bureaucracy isn’t doing a very good job. Also, private institutions create the code and authorities just adopt them. Homeowners can easily hire inspectors. What makes these magic bureaucrats so much more honest than everyone else.
I like the doll house it looks more comfortable to work with because big hands I have trouble with working with small things that house looks bigger and more comfortable to work with maybe will take a little longer but or maybe not since I feel it’s more comfortable to work with
It’s been over 30 days since I passed my written exam and I haven’t got scheduled for my practical, I emailed them and no reply only automated reply, do you know what is taking long? Could you help? Thanks
I wish I knew there was licenses for this when I started plumbing, I have been doing this for 6 and half years. Not to sure if it will benefit me now Ive been pretty busy with work. Maybe there is a way to skip ? lol
Be careful what you wish for. Are you in Arizona? I know they don’t require licenses. We were almost there then Abbott screwed the pooch. They aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. It’s just a way for established businesses to kill competition by adding an expense to it. It cost me over $700 to do all the stuff needed to get my license and I live in Austin so I never had to travel for classes or exam. However all the things licenses supposedly fix still happen. When Texas was considering getting rid of them, the two main things I heard people complain about were that anyone could do plumbing without knowing how and that without a license how do you know the plumber you hire knows what they’re doing. To the first one, there’s tons of handymen out there doing shitty work and some doing good work. We’ve had licensing for almost a hundred years and it still hasn’t stopped them. Maybe all the cost required by the state drives the cost of plumbing up which in turn gives many people little option but to hire a handyman. As for the other point, I’ve seen some pretty bad journeyman plumbers in my day. They didn’t have a clue what they were doing but they had a license. I guess if they show up to someone’s house, they may ruin everything but at least that customer will feel better knowing the plumber spent hundreds of dollars for a little plastic card to carry in his wallet. Everyone just trusts the government these days without ever thinking about whether these things actually solve any problems. On top of that, regardless of who’s doing the work it still has to pass inspection. If someone lives in an area that doesn’t have inspections, there’s plenty of independent inspectors that can look at it. As Milton Friedman once said where do we find all these angels that work in government that perfect at tue their job and have no motivations other than to do good for people.
@@joshcowart2446 I'm in Texas, I haven't tried to get my license since from what I know is that you have to get "hours" and work for someone who is licensed. I am self employed, I would lose to much money going that route if that is the only way to go.
@@littleman2270 there’s ways around that. If you know a master plumber who’s willing to sign for you, the hours are easy. Just write down over 8,000 hours have him sign it with his masters number. Then you just have to take the classes and take the test. For the masters, you don’t have to work at all. You just have to maintain a journeyman’s license for 5 yrs. Then you can take the classes and take the test.
u are required to take continuing ed. they will provide u with all of the study material. bobby doran and johnny kurten are one of the best ones to go to in the DFW area
I don't think I'm ever going to try to get licensed. Tests make me nervous, even when I was in school. There's plenty of commercial new construction companies that pay apprentices very well, so license isn't necessary to make good money in plumbing here in Texas.
In your own dream world it may very well be! But it’s ok, we are used to all you HVAC guys doing nothing but blowing hot air all day long, lol 😜🤪😲😳😂🤣🤬😡🥵
I'm an apprentice from Cali, just moved to Texas, and am working open shop, love these videos helps me stay ahead of the game, plus I'm about to take the tradesman exam soon so thanks again
Took my test in my hometown Austin last June . Don’t be scared, only think that worried me was the rolling offset but it hit me . Remember,DONT OVER THINK IT .
Where can I study for the water heater part
I needed this video two years ago before I went for my Journeyman license. I got it the first time I took the test but it wouldn't help tremendously with that dollhouse cuz I was sweating bullets for 2 hours lol 😆
Why dread it, it’s just another day on the job plumbing any new construction house! Easy Peazy Fredrick
@@1982MCI yep, every time I rough in a new house, I have zero wet vents and run an individual stack for every single drain in the building. I mean other trades love it when you put a bunch of extra pipes in the wall.
I take my journeyman practical tomorrow, passed the written with flying colors so hopefully will get the same results tomorrow
I'm planning on moving to Texas from Illinois and I was going to get into plumping and I hope I meet a guy as good as this guy.
Taking my written exam tomorrow, this video was really helpful to know what I am about to come up against. The doll house wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be, and seeing the examination rooms was kind of a stress relief (knowing is half the battle!)
This video didn’t really tell me what the written exam would be about.
What is it about? Like give me a pretty good idea please.
@King of Games I just took it. The main things are study gas water heaters!!! Study the venting of the water heater!! Also know the proper terminology for a waste and vent system. It's not a main, it's a building drain and 5 feet outside the building its the building sewer. Also know what a stack vent and vent stack are. Study laws of plumbing and know ur scope of practice
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Thanks man!
That’s really helpful. I don’t have a lot of plumbers willing to help me get to the next level.
@King of Games there's 2 versions of the test but some questions I remember are how often should vertical 1 1/4 gas pipe supported. Every 8 feet. How often should horizontal pex pipe be supported. Ever 24 inches. At what height can you revent? 6 inches above the flood rim. All pipe should be reemed.... (to full bore) is the answer. Where can gas water heaters be installed ? Hope this helps some
Taking my tradesman exam through Pearson next Friday. Then get to travel to Waco for the fill house. I have my hours for a journeyman and will be taking that test later this year.
Took my practical exam on Tuesday. I got my results 2 days later. Those were the longest 2 days of my life!!! Iam now a licensed plumber!!!
I went on February 3rd to take my tradesman exam, I felt pretty prepared for everything except for the rolling offset (since I just eyeball those types of things) because I've done all of that stuff before, if you understand plumbing and the fittings, you shouldn't have a huge issue with the doll house, the only thing for me on the dollhouse was the fittings weren't sticking together well and I had forgot what my mentor told me about taking some paper towels to stick in them so they would hold better. When my manager had me practice things before I went he had me braze copper and when I got to the exam I was annoyed with him but the regular solder is easier. I passed and feel great about my accomplishment. I can't wait to go again to get more endorsements.
He probably had you braze because I think they used to require it. The son of the guy who taught me plumbing took his journeyman around 03 or 04 and he had to braze
You "eyeball" rolling offsets lol
@@user-gy7kx8zx8k Yeah, what can I say except that "I'm the best there is and that's all there is to it?" You laughing tells me you're bad at plumbing or you don't know what a rolling offset is. I can teach you how to use your eyes efficiently if you like.
@@denotsosmi8580 ok hack
@@denotsosmi8580 you just went and took your TRADESMEN license 😂😂😂😂 and you say your the best ok apprentice....if you were somewhat good at what you did you would do it the right way and no stove pipe like some rat fuck....i can teach you the formulas if you want
4:18 had a contractor install a 6 ft freestanding Soaking Tub and they were making up & glueing up drain assembly and used Everyone’s Favorite Messy Purple Primer “RIGHT OVER THE TUB” 🤦🏼, and you guessed it….. Purple Primer Dripped on Apron, inside of side and 9n bottom of this $4800 tub part…. DOH!
I worked for a guy who used purple primer he moved from Chicago to KY, where everyone uses clear primer but I can at least say he never took his primer in on fixture setting days where we get the final inspection thank god.. it would be horrible to spill that on finished floor, he would just use only glue to do the adapters on the sinks, and it worked for him but yeah clear is safer in my opinion
@@sekseemarcuskidd couldn’t believe when saw the tub and the vanity, luckily the vanity was custom and had a shellac or varnish on it, not really sure what they used but the purple primer peeled off of that, which was cool. The tub, not so lucky, 🤦🏼
@@sekseemarcuskidd I’ve seen lots of plumbers use only glue on set outs. I prefer clear primer. I’ve never heard of places that don’t require purple as that’s what both codes require. My experience has been that purple is required but inspectors just don’t require it on set outs. I know when I was an apprentice I was working in a brand new vanity and had a small can of primer, brand new. I had cardboard under everything but when I moved I had my elbow on the cardboard and it pulled it and tipped the can over. Luckily the cardboard caught most of it and it only got around it in the corners and it had a dark stain so it was hard to notice. Still lesson learned.
@@joshcowart2446 As far as I know in Kentucky primer is not even required by KRS code, I have worked for some who use PVC cleaner and won't use primer see I don't agree with that because I understand primer heats up the piping to adhere to the fittings
@@sekseemarcuskidd the first sentence answers my question. I assume KRS is Kentucky residential code. I’m basing my knowledge on IPC and UPC which both specifically require purple primer. However I understand not requiring it. In Texas we use 2 things: the code or manufactures instructions. You do whichever is more strict. The glue claims you don’t have to use any primer. It says so on the can. However since we go with the stricter of the two we have to use purple primer. Inspectors will let it slide when it’s finished work. However I don’t use primer when gluing cpvc or pressure pvc with hot glue and I’ve never had an issue so I doubt it really matters.
I’ve only taken the journeyman and overall everything was easy. The only thing I messed up on was the pvc glue up. That’s because it was the first thing I did and the nerves were still there. Of course by mess up I mean my stub out was a little tight because one piece was too short. After that my nerves calmed and it was easy. The dollhouse was pretty easy. I was worried about getting everything in the right spot but I don’t think that really mattered. They’re more worried whether you know what fittings need to be where than whether something is in the right spot. I think I was done around 1.
The two things people seem to be worried about are the dollhouse and the rolling offset. If you know how to do it, it’s easy. Something I see too many plumbers in the field do is eyeball instead of using landmarks. I don’t know if that’s what you call it but that’s what I call it. You have a level floor and plumb walls, use them. So with the offset measure off the top or bottom and side and transfer this to the other side then it’s just a standard offset.
As for the dollhouse, Remember you’re trying to pass a test not actually roughing in a house. I talked to a guy at lunch that was trying to tee off one wall and go to the other on the second floor. He was way overthinking it. Just run a main then one branch for each kitchen sink, one to either side of the window and arm over. Then make one branch for each bathroom wall and put an individual stack for every drain they call for. This isn’t how you’d plumb an actual house but it will pass the test because it adheres to the plumbing code.
I take the test on April 4th. How did you do the rolling offset?
@@jamarleeper8325 you go to the pipe on the left and measure from the back wall to center and from the top of the wall to center. You then transfer those measurements to the right side. That will show where that pipe would be if it ran straight. Then you just measure center to center from your transferred mark to the pipe that’s there and do your offset formula and that’s your answer.
@@joshcowart2446 ok. So after you get the travel piece, do you take off the measurements for the fittings plus the 1/4 inch for the cast iron bands? I got confused when I took it before. They had me find the travel between a 45 and a wye. Is a2+b2=c2 the formula, then you x that by 1.414?
@@jamarleeper8325I was talking about a rolling offset. You’re referring to just an offset. They use the same principals. The rolling offset just means the pipes aren’t in the same plane. You’ll have two of these formulas. The travel is the distance center to center of the two pipes. It’s the measurement you take yourself that you will plug into the formula. Forget a2+b2=c2. That’s just the math formula used to get the formula. So with the 3/4 screw pipe they’ll tell you the travel. It’ll be 6, 7, or 8. Let’s say they tell you 7. 7 is the distance from center to center of the pipes you’re offsetting, also called the travel. In this case it’s 7. You do travel times the offset formula so 7 x 1.414. That is 9.898. This is you’re diagonal or offset piece. Then you have to subtract the leave out. Since the numbers is based on a right triangle it will be from center of fitting to center of fitting so you need to figure out the distance from the center of fitting to where your pipe ends and subtract it. With 3/4 threaded pipe, it’s the pipe size. 3/4 is 3/4, 1 is 1. So you’re diagonal is 9.898 - .75 = 9.148. Now you have to convert that to fractions so let’s say 8ths. Multiply the decimal part by 8 and this will give it to you in 8ths. So .148 x 8 = 1.184. That is 1.184/8. Then just round down and it’s 1/8. So you’re answer is 9 1/8s. The rolling offset is cast iron. Once you transfer the measurement using the way I mentioned earlier, you then measure center to center and multiply that by 1.414. The take offs for that are in a book they provide. It will tell you how much to take off for 2” 45. You’ll look at the dimension from center of the 45 to the end. Then you take two of this number off you’re diagonal and that’s your answer
@@jamarleeper8325 also look up got2learn channel. He does a good explanation for how to do it.
I’m a journeyman in Arkansas, the doll house is pretty cool. We don’t have anything like that. Some old timers said they used to have a little sandbox with miniature fittings and pipe and they would do a rough in with it.
Like everything else in Texas, the tests are bigger too. Done on 12x18 sheets of paper 🤣
For the doll house , how do you plumb the house with fittings? Or is it a written diagram and material list? In New Jersey the 3 parts for The master exam Is on the computer and is multiple choice..
They use 3/4 copper fittings that represent 4": and 3/8 fittings which represent 2" fittings. The pipe is plastic and ate the same sizes as the fittings.
Each person gets a different plan. Then you have to make a material list. They have 3/4, 3/8, 1/4 fittings to represent 4”, 2”, and 1 1/2” respectively with plastic pipe. They’re custom made copper fittings because they have all the drain fittings. You get all the parts you initially asked for. You then get 3 free trips to the supply house. After that you get penalized for additional trips. They also penalize you for extra material so you can’t just get 10 of everything. The studs are notched so you can put pipes in the walls. The joists sit in slots so you can remove them if you need to. It also comes with bread ties to hold everything. The first floor joists and foundation are fixed. The house is lifted in the air. You do all the under floor plumbing then when you’re ready they lower the house and you top it out. You don’t do any vents. You just plumb the drains and then tell them how you’ll run your vents. It’s a pretty neat setup
That doll house has gotten a lot bigger since I took my test😊
I'm a plumber out of AL, I've been trying to find pictures and images of that dollhouse. That thing is cool, I think it's a great practical test.
Live in round rock from Waco and took my tests on Austin wacos looks way to new for us plumbers lol
TSTC plumbing student here. I was actually inside the testing facility watching the meeting.
what do you think about it?
The water heaters are definitely different in Austin, they're piped and installed but still have to identify the problems and you did t mention the 45° offset and rolling 45° offset. If you don't know the formulas you will fail those parts so be sure to practice your formulas.
Whats formula
im not a plumber i also dont plan to be one and i dont live in texas i dont know why im watching this video
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Are you lost ?
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U year to plumb
As a new construction plumber that looks easy.
I'm at the waco tstc campus and helped put everything together and it was the coolest thing. When you said you went to the campus was it for the opening of the testing facility?
Yes, I was there for the ribbon cutting
@@RogerWakefield awe man I wish I could’ve met you! 😄
What do you mean by popped when referring to the water heater? English is my second language. I’m assuming you mean installed?
I’m a journeyman plumber in Washington, but I’m planning to more to Texas, Texas has it way more hands on, here in Washington we just size waste and water, then 100 code questions, bam done, but hands on is way better, it probably illuminates a lot of apprentice journeyman who don’t know what they’re doing
I have close to 15k field hours plumbing in California. Thinking about moving to TX. Do my hours here count for anything in TX?
No I don’t believe so.
No
This is so cool seeing my school haha
Funny thing is that this man right here took many many years to get his license here in Texas lol
What kind of pipe thread method is used on tbe practical test here for the test
literally the easiest test in the U.S. Coming from Minnesota where it's a UPC state and the testing was much more difficult. There are literally people only getting the RMP who have never plumbed that pass the test due to the pass it shops.
Can't imagine how hard Minnesota's exam is. Open book tests are the worst. It's much easier to remember all that code than to look it up in a book that they provide for you. 😂
Also, your last sentence just proves how ignorant you are of the Master's exam in Texas.
I'm an apprentice about to take my OSHA and Residential code classes so I can take the test. My only concern is I've been plumbing for about 2 and half years doing residential service plumbing. Should I get into new construction and get a solid foundation in that before taking my test?
Hi I'm in the same position as you. Were u able to get the information before testing? Any information you could provide me would be great!
u probably probably took it but no. it definitely helps. most of the continuing ed stuff is for new construction. the practical is harder on service guys especially if they’re not being taught. but once u get it down it’s easy
Illinois journeyman plumber exam is nowhere close to that! We don't cut and thread iron pipe for the exam, we have jigs for copper and pvc, when I tested, had to pour a lead joint, and had a drawing of a 2 story building to draw up all the dwv's. I've been offered jobs in Texas, but am not sure about the test. I passed 1st try here, life long plumber in family business, and not used to master plumber classification either! Here a journeyman is the top license you can get.
Can you advise or recommend a good sewer camera? Enjoy your posts very much. Thank you
I like Milwaukee's cameras
Great things are happening for us and future plumbers....... Since you are such an influencer with the plumbing board can you please influence them to update the test to the actual used code by the state. Since the state adopted the IPC/IRC and only a few cities in this state use the UPC seems to me that the test needs to be mostly on the IPC/IRC. I say this because a lot of the apprentices that are getting ready to take their test most likely have been plumbing to the IPC/IRC and now they have take a course to get the answers (which is what they give them at these courses) when all they needed is to study the state adopted code and do what they do every day. Also the house video you did from grounds to top out even that house was mostly plumbed to the IPC/IRC. Seems to me that some of the larger cities are even going to that code. So I don't think we need to test on just one code or a Code that is hardly ever used or enforced in most municipalities.
lmao. imagine cradling to the IPC this hard. It's a joke code, most Texans could never adhere to the UPC.
Less bureaucracy = the better Mr JW Blount, chill out with all that hooplah
@@coltsgood99 That 'beauocracy' is what makes it easier in the long run for the service plumber and the homeowner. Main cleanouts, chicago vents, the 135 rule., cross-sectional venting. You need to actually think about what you're doing instead of throwing six VTR's, and a bunch of trash in the walls.
@@dvach6352 I’m not saying a plumber shouldn’t know what they’re doing & have some sort of test for it, let’s just not start mandating all these states have all these different tests and then things become so bureaucratic that you can’t even move around or do anything because the country is just regulation-ridden, even though we’re pretty much there already
@@dvach6352 well I still see that stuff so the bureaucracy isn’t doing a very good job. Also, private institutions create the code and authorities just adopt them. Homeowners can easily hire inspectors. What makes these magic bureaucrats so much more honest than everyone else.
I just took it today. They said 3 to 4 days for my results. Wish me luck.
Use PEX, no permit required.
I like the doll house it looks more comfortable to work with because big hands I have trouble with working with small things that house looks bigger and more comfortable to work with maybe will take a little longer but or maybe not since I feel it’s more comfortable to work with
Its in Waco now?
It is! at TSTC
Who do you recommend for master exam prep courses in Houston? Thanks in advance
Do you have a link to purchase the plumbing code study guide? I’m apprentice would like to use it for my studying
www.amazon.com/shop/rogerwakefield
Would you consider hiring a tstc student?
It’s been over 30 days since I passed my written exam and I haven’t got scheduled for my practical, I emailed them and no reply only automated reply, do you know what is taking long? Could you help? Thanks
Upc. ?
I thought we in Texas were ipc code?
We use both.
Can a tradesman get an inspector license
I wish I knew there was licenses for this when I started plumbing, I have been doing this for 6 and half years. Not to sure if it will benefit me now Ive been pretty busy with work. Maybe there is a way to skip ? lol
Be careful what you wish for. Are you in Arizona? I know they don’t require licenses. We were almost there then Abbott screwed the pooch. They aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. It’s just a way for established businesses to kill competition by adding an expense to it. It cost me over $700 to do all the stuff needed to get my license and I live in Austin so I never had to travel for classes or exam. However all the things licenses supposedly fix still happen. When Texas was considering getting rid of them, the two main things I heard people complain about were that anyone could do plumbing without knowing how and that without a license how do you know the plumber you hire knows what they’re doing. To the first one, there’s tons of handymen out there doing shitty work and some doing good work. We’ve had licensing for almost a hundred years and it still hasn’t stopped them. Maybe all the cost required by the state drives the cost of plumbing up which in turn gives many people little option but to hire a handyman. As for the other point, I’ve seen some pretty bad journeyman plumbers in my day. They didn’t have a clue what they were doing but they had a license. I guess if they show up to someone’s house, they may ruin everything but at least that customer will feel better knowing the plumber spent hundreds of dollars for a little plastic card to carry in his wallet. Everyone just trusts the government these days without ever thinking about whether these things actually solve any problems. On top of that, regardless of who’s doing the work it still has to pass inspection. If someone lives in an area that doesn’t have inspections, there’s plenty of independent inspectors that can look at it. As Milton Friedman once said where do we find all these angels that work in government that perfect at tue their job and have no motivations other than to do good for people.
@@joshcowart2446 I'm in Texas, I haven't tried to get my license since from what I know is that you have to get "hours" and work for someone who is licensed. I am self employed, I would lose to much money going that route if that is the only way to go.
@@littleman2270 there’s ways around that. If you know a master plumber who’s willing to sign for you, the hours are easy. Just write down over 8,000 hours have him sign it with his masters number. Then you just have to take the classes and take the test. For the masters, you don’t have to work at all. You just have to maintain a journeyman’s license for 5 yrs. Then you can take the classes and take the test.
Need help with the Master test written part only and math part ?
Take Johnny Kurten prep class near Austin guarantee a pass
Anyone have a test date coming up soon?
April 13th in Austin RMP
I thought rmp test was cancelled and all you have to do is pay 225?
Good luck to the plumbers working on the new doll houses without the marks made by previous people 💀
doll house dope as hail
Can anyone recommend study material for the tradesman test?
u are required to take continuing ed. they will provide u with all of the study material. bobby doran and johnny kurten are one of the best ones to go to in the DFW area
Plumb it or plummet the dooky shall fall
Wish they had non union training centers like that in California
I don't think I'm ever going to try to get licensed. Tests make me nervous, even when I was in school. There's plenty of commercial new construction companies that pay apprentices very well, so license isn't necessary to make good money in plumbing here in Texas.
Who has a doll house somewhere!!???
Hvac is better
In your own dream world it may very well be! But it’s ok, we are used to all you HVAC guys doing nothing but blowing hot air all day long, lol 😜🤪😲😳😂🤣🤬😡🥵
@@1982MCI we blow cold air too buddy boy!
Said no one ever . Hvac isn’t as IMPORTANT as plumbing . Yes it’s nice to have cold and hot air but it’s not NEEDED
What do you mean by popped when referring to the water heater? English is my second language. I’m assuming you mean installed?
Piped* lol its my accent 😅