Essential Tools You Will Need When Starting as a Plumber

You asked for it, so we made it. Today, we're talking about the tools you're going to need when starting as a plumber. The tools we're talking about are basic, essential tools. You may need more tools or different tools depending on the type of plumbing you're getting into.

I suggest you ask your boss before your first day what all you need to bring when you show up for your first real day of plumbing. They may require you to supply some tools, they may supply them all for you. It just depends.

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Thanks for watching! I'm Roger Wakefield, LEED AP, The Expert Plumber and welcome to my channel. On this channel I teach homeowners how to save money on their plumbing by doing DIY plumbing projects. I also teach plumbers and plumbing company owners how to be the best plumbers in their area and run successful plumbing businesses. My goal is teach you everything you need to know about plumbing.

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Rechargeable headlamp, rain gear, muck boots, speed wrenches, drywall knife, impact drill bit set and some balls. I love this trade.

[mikephillips]

When I was 18 I got hired on with a small plumbing company I was young and excited so I went bought myself a hammer channel locks tape measure but I bought a tool belt (I didn't know what to expectfirst time doing any type of construction) the boss laughed and said I showed initiative versus the other people he hired and then told me to take off the belt lol

[ilikethesoundofthat]

my first day i wish i would have had a headlamp, we went under a house and i had no light, you can understand the rest lol

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I am first year through college. Then I ran across Roger Wakefields videos, suddenly I find myself searching for tools and making that step into the trades. I wanted to do something different and with work with my hands. Thanks Roger for being a huge Inspiration! Heres to future in plumbing🚽👨‍🔧

[andredamon]

My plumbing instructor told me always have a tape measure on your hip, a torpedo level and a small pad of paper. And a pen and marker

[joeyl]

I would also add a light and a sharpie or something to mark your cuts

[easypeasy]

Channel locks, tape measure, level, box cutter, a white marker and a black marker.

[danieldawson]

Mini channel locks, best tool invented!

[FJBCmonMan]

I’m not even a plumber lol. I work in fire, smoke, water, and mold restoration. But occasionally I have to take sinks and toilets out. Just wanted to polish up my tool kit with the essentials. Thank you

[kevinelliott]

I am currently in an apprenticeship, 6-in-1 screwdriver, tape measure, box cutter, and a Sharpie marker are carried by everyone at work all the time and one of the old guys adds a small adjustable wrench in his leg pocket.

[craigbaker]

Finally got enrolled in a plumbing apprenticeship. Its private (open shop) and Im registered for their classes and 3rd on the dispatch list for work. So these videos are nice, making a list of what to get prior to getting the call and what can probably wait

[Givey]

A marker and a utility knife. A must have in my book. My boss always asks me for a marker, a utility knife and a tape. So I have to be ready! Haha

[guthannight]

My first day was with my best friend and his company because he needed help. Showed up with my whole trailer that had all my car repair tools. Little over kill but hey we used some of them.

[sparkyjones]

The first day of my apprenticeship i brought most of these and so far have only used my tape measure and channel, that said always better to have it and not need it than vice versea

[steakwilliams]

My work provided a head lamp and pex cutters first day. The other thing that would be good is a razor knife (I’m fond of the Milwaukee fastbacks now, but I started with some cheap dollar store or maybe it wa harbor freight thing that rusted in 3 days and I used it for weeks). This is honestly more stuff than I’d personally recommend buying before your first day. But one thing that can’t hurt is a pair of good gloves that allow for dexterity.

[JohnRhodes-lvrg]

When you start getting some power tools, get a flashlight that goes with the batteries you can hang or flex for working in spots. A good pair of rubber boots, for muddy spots. I like a five gallon bucket for several reasons, I can haul the tools I need, trash, water etc. I don’t have to take my tool box in and out and it makes clean up after a job much easier.

[TheYonkel]

Since my first day training in electrical training Every one of these has been worth it to have since the first minute.

[titansd]

Lol I used to have a tape measure then I became a master of you know what I need a piece about 6 feet and then watch your apprentice have his mind blown when your right

Edit: Roger your right I became a much better plumber after I grew my stash