Albert Einsten Really Wanted to Be A Plumber

I really wanted to be a Plumber

A Little History About The
Plumbing Trade

Plumbers specialize in the installation and maintenance of water systems. Like electricians, they are required to obtain a license from a trade or vocational school and have a background in various aspects of industrial, domestic, and communal pipe work, water heating (steam- and gas- fitters), water treatment (such as water cleaning and purification), drainage, sewer networking, dynamics of water flow, water storage, temperature adjustment, and dangers of water hazards.

Plumbers get their name from the Latin Plumbum, for “lead,” since the ancient Romans used pipes made from lead. The term therefore refers to the metallic element out of which their main building material is made.
Interestingly, Einstein, the father of modern mathematics, admired the plumber:

“If I would be a young man again and had to decide how to make my living, I would not try to become a scientist or scholar or teacher. I would rather choose to be a plumber in the hope to find that modest degree of independence still available under present circumstances.” – Albert Einstein, The Reporter, 18 November 1954

Not too long after this remark was published, Einstein was granted an honorary membership into the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union, A.F.L., in Washington D.C., which made the genius, in effect, a plumber. The new title pleased Einstein, although he supposedly wasn’t looking for or expecting praise. When it comes to solving the great mathematical puzzles of the universe, Einstein would have been the first to be considered. Who would have known that he would be the person to call to straighten out the water pipes, too?

Plumbers are unsung heroes. These tradesmen and women work hard at very demanding jobs and have crucial knowledge and understanding regarding that basic necessity which every civilization and human being needs to thrive and survive: water! These plumbers make sure that every single person has healthy water to drink every single day and clean water for bathing. They are humanity’s lifesavers!

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Trivia, Toilets & Food For a Friday

First off, I again want to thank all the followers of The Pasadena Area Plumber. All of your comments have been positive.

OK lets get on with it, starting with trivia

Did You Know? One glass of water shuts down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a University study

Lack of water is the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.

Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.

A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or

Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79%, and one is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer.

Are you drinking the amount of water you should drink every day? If not call me and I will install a quality drinking water system that will provide pure drinking water for pennies a day.

OK, lets have some more fun. This next part will definitely bring a grin to you face, maybe even a bout of laughter.

These pictures were taken at a restaurant called Modern Toilet. They are located in Taipei, Taiwan with a modern decor and a full-on toilet theme. All 100 seats in the crowded diner are made from toilet bowls.

Well did you laugh or at least crack a smile?????

When your your plumbing lets you down and make you frown, call the plumber from downtown, Pasadena that is.

The “Customers Bill of Rights”

This blog is a way for me to giving back to my community. I would like to start this blog entry with a big thank you to you for reading and commenting on my blog post about “Tankless water heaters” I had almost 450 views and over 40 comments in a week. I hope I informed you and helped you make a good decision about replacing your water heater with themodel right for your home. Some of the comments were from clients of mine that we had replaced water heaters for. Many were from women and men all over the country who appreciated the unbiased information.
Again thanks for reading and commenting.

Speaking of comments, I would like to thank Don who said “Said on April 30, 2009 at 2:13 pm
I had Kevin Shaw Plumbing install a tankless water heater last month-it was the best decision that I’ve made! Endless hot water, what a difference, my family loves it! Thank you.”

OK, on to this weeks entry entitled “The Customers “Bill of Rights” People, often ask,”Kevin what makes your company special” I like to think that whether a customer decides to do business with me or not, they should deserve to be treated with the “Customers Bill of Rights.” A copy is part of our invoice packet.

Quality service that you have a right to expect from any home repair company.

1. Caring People Answering the Phone
Isn’t it maddening to reach an answering machine when your basement is filled with water or your water heater is no longer providing hot water? Our phones are fully staffed from 7:30am-5:30 pm Monday through Friday. For after hours & emergencies we have a 24-hour staffed answering service and paging system that enables us to respond to your needs 24 hours a day 7 days a week!

2. Polite, Professional Customer Service Representatives
Reaching a live human isn’t much comfort if that person is surly or incompetent. Call us at 626-359-1864 and you will be treated with courtesy and respect. We Guarantee It!

3. Convenient Scheduling
Today, most households have two wage earners. We make it a priority to accommodate your schedule and offer priority scheduling to our Service Partner members. Give us a call @ 626-359-1864

4. Service Agreements
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This applies to your home’s health as well as your own. We offer preventative maintenance agreements that save you time and money! Visit our Discount Club page for more info.

5. Firm Price Quotes
You approve the price before we do the work. We quote you the full price of the job, before we do the work. No more watching the meter run *No Hourly Charges. Plumbers who charge by the hour have no incentive to get done quickly. That costs you money * No Overtime Charges * No Low ball Phone Estimates * No Hidden Charges!

6. Guaranteed Performance
Our written guarantees (most a minimum of 1 year) are the best in the business and we offer extended warranties as well. If anything should break during the warranty period, we will fix it at absolutely no cost to you!

7. Security Protection
With the rampant crime rate these days, you can never be too cautious. Our service technicians wear company uniforms, carry business cards and are ready to show you their ID upon request, so you know who they are. They also park the company vehicle where it is readily available so you know who is at your door.

8. Respect for Your Property
Our service technicians leave your home clean. They arrive, supplied with rubber gloves, booties and drop clothes, entry carpets, vacuum cleaners and cleaning supplies. They use these to protect and respect your property.

9. Qualified Service Technicians
Being a plumbing technician is a lot harder than it used to be. Ever-changing codes, environmental regulations and increasing technology require today’s technicians to receive continual training. At Kevin Shaw Plumbing, Inc. we constantly invest in advanced education and training. A company that does not invest in education for its employees is not a company you want to do business with.

10. Complaints Handled Courteously and Promptly
No matter how good a company might be, human error may rear its head from time to time. We want you to be a customer for life. We promptly and courteously resolve all problems even if it costs us money. You will be satisfied with our services or we will do it over to make it right. We are upfront in explaining that premium service comes at a fee that is more than most but less than some. Unless we make a mistake, we will not entertain a complaint about our fees.

Your local Pasadena Plumber is proud of our services and look forward to meeting you in person.

That’s a wrap of this edition of “Around the House with the “Local Pasadena Plumber”

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