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Offline Fascinated

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Strength needed to be a Plumber
« on: October 18, 2008, 09:10:53 PM »
Hi
How strong do you need to be to be a Plumber?
Careers info details upper body strength, but I'm not sure how much you need.
And for the lifting requirements, what would be needed in a typical day or week.  (if there is one).
And is wrist strength important, or do you just build that up naturally.
Thanks

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Re: Strength needed to be a Plumber
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2008, 09:22:32 PM »
Well, physical fitness helps with anything in life, but I think its more size and flexibility to get under flooors and in and out of roof spaces. Although physical strength does help when lifting hot water cylinders its not essential.

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Re: Strength needed to be a Plumber
« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2009, 08:22:28 PM »
i work with a couple of qualified plumbers who arent physically large by any standard, one of them is only around 60 kilos but he is one of the best craftsmen plumbers i know. i think the physical fitness required to do the job is not too hard to achieve if you are willing to stick with it no matter what body size

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Re: Strength needed to be a Plumber
« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2009, 07:44:10 PM »
Thanks Cayman and Plumbar for your replies


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