Any advice for someone considering pipe fitting for a career?
I'm in commercial hvac sales Have a couple customers who did the 4 year program at Ferris St, they are both top notch.
On topic, having been around construction and contractors my whole adult life, electricians have it made, hvac is a great field, side work is plentiful and lucrative.
You can get into hvac from fitters or sheet metal union. Fitters make more money.
Hvac is great if you ever plan to work for yourself.
I quit school in elementary because of recess.......too many games --Riff Raff--
August 01, 2019, 06:39 PM
Lord Vaalic
As a former industrial electrician / robot tech being an electrician can be a lot of hard work. Try pulling 300 feet of 4/0 cable through conduit or climbing ladders with 150 foot robot cables on your shoulder. Not to mention the potential to BBQ yourself on 3 phase 480V at 600 amps.
That being said I enjoyed the job and always playing with new robotic tech. As the boss now I sit on my ass now, I miss debugging and learning new stuff.
Don't weep for the stupid, or you will be crying all day
August 01, 2019, 08:00 PM
PowerSurge
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Originally posted by Lord Vaalic: As a former industrial electrician / robot tech being an electrician can be a lot of hard work. Try pulling 300 feet of 4/0 cable through conduit or climbing ladders with 150 foot robot cables on your shoulder. Not to mention the potential to BBQ yourself on 3 phase 480V at 600 amps.
That being said I enjoyed the job and always playing with new robotic tech. As the boss now I sit on my ass now, I miss debugging and learning new stuff.
For a run that long, we always use a wire tugger. But I work for a union shop. And most companies have a no hot work policy for insurance reasons. It’s been years since I’ve worked in any energized equipment at work. Side work is another story though.
——————————————— The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Psalm 14:1
August 06, 2019, 07:07 PM
Lord Vaalic
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Originally posted by PowerSurge:
quote:
Originally posted by Lord Vaalic: As a former industrial electrician / robot tech being an electrician can be a lot of hard work. Try pulling 300 feet of 4/0 cable through conduit or climbing ladders with 150 foot robot cables on your shoulder. Not to mention the potential to BBQ yourself on 3 phase 480V at 600 amps.
That being said I enjoyed the job and always playing with new robotic tech. As the boss now I sit on my ass now, I miss debugging and learning new stuff.
For a run that long, we always use a wire tugger. But I work for a union shop. And most companies have a no hot work policy for insurance reasons. It’s been years since I’ve worked in any energized equipment at work. Side work is another story though.
Stabbing buss boxes on live is a fun exercise! I used to set up weld lines for auto manufacturing, so lots of live equipment, no other choice, sometimes you cant power down. And why use a wire tugger, that's what the apprentices and noobs are for!
Don't weep for the stupid, or you will be crying all day
August 06, 2019, 07:31 PM
Russ59
Which is more recession proof - electrician or pipe fitter? I'd imagine pipe fitter is more dependent upon new construction and strong economy.
P229
August 06, 2019, 07:47 PM
darthfuster
Maybe turn the water off first...
You’re a lying dog-faced pony soldier
August 06, 2019, 07:55 PM
Expat
I strongly recommend you consider an offshoot Journey Craft: Instrumentation. Nice work and solid demand.
August 06, 2019, 08:00 PM
Skins2881
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Originally posted by Lord Vaalic:
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Originally posted by PowerSurge:
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Originally posted by Lord Vaalic: As a former industrial electrician / robot tech being an electrician can be a lot of hard work. Try pulling 300 feet of 4/0 cable through conduit or climbing ladders with 150 foot robot cables on your shoulder. Not to mention the potential to BBQ yourself on 3 phase 480V at 600 amps.
That being said I enjoyed the job and always playing with new robotic tech. As the boss now I sit on my ass now, I miss debugging and learning new stuff.
For a run that long, we always use a wire tugger. But I work for a union shop. And most companies have a no hot work policy for insurance reasons. It’s been years since I’ve worked in any energized equipment at work. Side work is another story though.
Stabbing buss boxes on live is a fun exercise! I used to set up weld lines for auto manufacturing, so lots of live equipment, no other choice, sometimes you cant power down. And why use a wire tugger, that's what the apprentices and noobs are for!
Tugger? Tie that rope to the bobcat and you're GTG.
Non-energized circuits? Not familiar with them, sounds luxurious.
Jesse
Sic Semper Tyrannis
August 07, 2019, 02:57 AM
PowerSurge
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Originally posted by Skins2881:
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Originally posted by Lord Vaalic:
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Originally posted by PowerSurge:
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Originally posted by Lord Vaalic: As a former industrial electrician / robot tech being an electrician can be a lot of hard work. Try pulling 300 feet of 4/0 cable through conduit or climbing ladders with 150 foot robot cables on your shoulder. Not to mention the potential to BBQ yourself on 3 phase 480V at 600 amps.
That being said I enjoyed the job and always playing with new robotic tech. As the boss now I sit on my ass now, I miss debugging and learning new stuff.
For a run that long, we always use a wire tugger. But I work for a union shop. And most companies have a no hot work policy for insurance reasons. It’s been years since I’ve worked in any energized equipment at work. Side work is another story though.
Stabbing buss boxes on live is a fun exercise! I used to set up weld lines for auto manufacturing, so lots of live equipment, no other choice, sometimes you cant power down. And why use a wire tugger, that's what the apprentices and noobs are for!
Tugger? Tie that rope to the bobcat and you're GTG.
Non-energized circuits? Not familiar with them, sounds luxurious.
Bobcat? The hell you say. I once pulled parking lot light feeds in with a Ford Escort.
——————————————— The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Psalm 14:1
