Definitions
- Referring to a person who installs, maintains, and repairs pipes for gas, oil, or other fluids. - Talking about a professional who works with pipelines in industrial settings. - Describing someone who specializes in laying and repairing water pipes.
- Referring to a person who installs, maintains, and repairs pipes for water supply and drainage systems. - Talking about a professional who works with plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, and showers. - Describing someone who specializes in fixing leaks and clogs in residential or commercial buildings.
List of Similarities
- 1Both pipeman and plumber work with pipes and plumbing systems.
- 2Both professions require specialized knowledge and skills.
- 3Both deal with installation, maintenance, and repair of pipes and fixtures.
- 4Both work in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
- 5Both may need to use tools and equipment to complete their work.
What is the difference?
- 1Fluids: Pipemen work with pipes that carry gas, oil, or other fluids, while plumbers work with pipes that carry water and waste.
- 2Fixtures: Plumbers work with plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, and showers, while pipemen may not deal with fixtures as much.
- 3Specialization: Pipemen may specialize in laying and repairing water pipes, while plumbers may specialize in fixing leaks and clogs in residential or commercial buildings.
- 4Tools: Pipemen may use specialized tools and equipment such as welding machines, while plumbers may use tools such as wrenches and pliers.
- 5Industry: Pipemen typically work in the oil and gas industry or other industrial settings, while plumbers typically work in residential or commercial buildings.
Remember this!
Pipeman and plumber are both professionals who work with pipes and plumbing systems. However, the difference between them lies in the type of pipes they work with, the fixtures they deal with, their specialization, the tools they use, and the industry they work in.
