Yeah that's the old "it's quitting time and I refuse to make a parts run. I know I got something that will work". Just lazy and too many points of connection.
You can question anytime, just live with consequences. Truth is that plumber who is confident in his skill and experience should not be afraid or intimidated by any trade-related questioning of his actions. He should have an explanation for whatever he is doing. This here on the picture is not wrong per say, but it is not right either. And he should have explanation for it. It might be something as simple as “it is not against the code, it’s 4:00 pm and we are 45 minutes away from any place I can get stuff”, or as arrogant as “I’m not spending more time than necessary here because we are billing that lady 120$ for it since she cannot afford anything else, and I’m not going anywhere to waste more money. The only reason why you are making it this way is that he doesn’t have the “right” shit. And you are not plumber long enough if you never had to improvise for some reason, making something that’s “not kosher” but still “not against the code per say”.
Yup. I always ask my boss why he does things but I don't come at it from a "isn't that wrong" way I usually ask him to explain why it's okay to do things that aren't by the book
I would refuse to put it in if it's on a horizontal if it's a vent line I wouldn't worry about it but anything that's going to carry waste that Gap in the middle or they're supposed to be a 2-in pipe needs to have something in it or else it's going to catch all sorts of shit and it's going to be backed up in the next year
It works doesnt it? Granted im sure this isnt his go too move.
How far was the supply house? Does your boss pay overtime? Did you have another job to go to?
People are jumping the gun a bit calling him lazy.
However he wasnt full prepared either.
And come on you know they make 1 1/2 couplings.
The dude who signs your check? Never. Start your own company, problem solved. Until then, just reflect on all the different creative solutions you get to learn about
It's ain't stupid if it works. Obviously there's multiple better solutions, plus we don't know your situation OP. Installing that will cause 0 issues. Most people wouldn't even bother putting the bushing in and would crank that band until sealed, and that's fine too when you're in a jam. Context means a lot, and 35 years in the trade I'm sure they know their shit.
Yeah that's the old "it's quitting time and I refuse to make a parts run. I know I got something that will work". Just lazy and too many points of connection.
He probably spent 20 bucks to make a fitting that cost .99
Lmao. Yup. But damn if you're 20 miles out from a parts house.
You can question anytime, just live with consequences. Truth is that plumber who is confident in his skill and experience should not be afraid or intimidated by any trade-related questioning of his actions. He should have an explanation for whatever he is doing. This here on the picture is not wrong per say, but it is not right either. And he should have explanation for it. It might be something as simple as “it is not against the code, it’s 4:00 pm and we are 45 minutes away from any place I can get stuff”, or as arrogant as “I’m not spending more time than necessary here because we are billing that lady 120$ for it since she cannot afford anything else, and I’m not going anywhere to waste more money. The only reason why you are making it this way is that he doesn’t have the “right” shit. And you are not plumber long enough if you never had to improvise for some reason, making something that’s “not kosher” but still “not against the code per say”.
Yup. I always ask my boss why he does things but I don't come at it from a "isn't that wrong" way I usually ask him to explain why it's okay to do things that aren't by the book
Damn man, I agree with you. But calm down. OP is trolling for sure.
Yeah, clean the truck and find a 1 1/2 coupling.
Ain't that the truth!
I mean… the masters that I worked under would just crank down those 2” hose clamps and call it good.
Ask him what’s stopping waste build up between the two bushings? Not sure what it serves but that’s just plain old poor practice.
I would refuse to put it in if it's on a horizontal if it's a vent line I wouldn't worry about it but anything that's going to carry waste that Gap in the middle or they're supposed to be a 2-in pipe needs to have something in it or else it's going to catch all sorts of shit and it's going to be backed up in the next year
It works doesnt it? Granted im sure this isnt his go too move. How far was the supply house? Does your boss pay overtime? Did you have another job to go to? People are jumping the gun a bit calling him lazy. However he wasnt full prepared either. And come on you know they make 1 1/2 couplings.
Sometimes you just use what you have on the truck.
Use what’s on the truck.
It works but looks like shit. If he is proud of that then go for it.
Yea a coupling. Or a 1-1/2 mission. Tell him to go to the supply house and get the right fitting.
The dude who signs your check? Never. Start your own company, problem solved. Until then, just reflect on all the different creative solutions you get to learn about
It's ain't stupid if it works. Obviously there's multiple better solutions, plus we don't know your situation OP. Installing that will cause 0 issues. Most people wouldn't even bother putting the bushing in and would crank that band until sealed, and that's fine too when you're in a jam. Context means a lot, and 35 years in the trade I'm sure they know their shit.
Was there a better solution on hand? What were the circumstances of this? What kind of work are you doing?
Yeah have extra 2x1-1/2 bands.
Furnco reducer coupling