What are plumbers called?

[AlloReg]

We should start to call them PERSONAL DRAINERS

 

[PhoenixServices]

Its an odd one this the times ive been onsite and even when the electrical and mechanical are run by the same firm you think they'l lend you a set of steps for 5 mins !!!


As for what we should be called im sure it has no bearing on many of things ive had shouted at me hahaha

you out ask to borrow them. I just take them even if the sparks are still on them.

 

[turnpin]

Painters were called toshers
Decorators were called stickers
Can`t recall shortened nickname for plumber though ...mind you I am getting older ..regards Turnpin

 

[wetdrip]

I believe plumbers have the same collective noun as Goldfinches.
As in "A charm of Goldfinches."

 

[Ermintrude]

Bunch of rossers, - I asked on sparks forum!

 

[oz-plumber]

Simply.....Plumbers.

The word speaks for itself.

Most other trades have names that are / were / remain derogatory to their trades and ability to work and perform as tradesmen ( or tradespersons to be politically correct )

Unfortunately..in the general consensus, plumbers are highly skilled and not deserved of rudimentary, demeaning or belittling comments about us and our trade.

If this was the case, a universal term would be commonly used and would had been used for many hundreds, if not thousands of years.

We might be as proud of showing the world our bum crack as any aspiring super model showing her bikini bridge.
You don't hear of a carpenters, electrician or painters crack...do you?

It comes down to the fact that we are plumbers - and every other trade is jealous.

They are all 'closet plumbers'

 

[IDCHAPPY]

Cupcakes :lol:

 

[Paulus]

"Smart-asses" or "UKPF addicts" after reading all the posts on this subject.

 

[stratplus]

Bricklayers = brickies

Electricians = sparks

Plasterers = spreads

Customers = custards

Plumbers = ?????

I don't think I've ever heard a slang word, is there one?

If not, can you suggest one?

Pipey springs to my mind.

Loaded? Well off? Rich?

 

[jase158]

when on site most builders call me plumb if they forget my name, then puddles once they get to know me!!