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“Pal” it is.
Unless you are a piper of principle!

Now might be good time to check your resume!

prin·ci·ple
1. a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning
2. a fundamental source or basis of something.

prin·ci·pal
1. first in order of importance; main.
“the country’s principal cities”
synonyms: main, chief, primary, leading, foremost, first, first-line, most important, predominant, dominant, (most) prominent; More

2. (of money) denoting an original sum invested or lent.
“the principal amount of your investment”

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PPL – Process Piping Lead?

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Right lads, this is getting serious!

From what I can see, there isn’t 1 job available here in Ireland at the moment, and not looking too good this side of Christmas either.

All I’m hearing is lads getting let go all over the place, even a job flippin burgers looks appealing right now – if you could get one!

The pipers christmas party this year will be great fun …. if anyone can afford to go out at that stage!

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Does anyone know how many companies in the US (and indeed around the world) look for this qualification when hiring a piper?

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Does anyone know how many companies in the US (and indeed around the world) look for this qualification when hiring a piper?

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Unfortunately, I missed the course in Dublin, and to my cost!

I had an interview with a company in the UK last week, but blew it because of my lack of PDS.

I may look to travel to Cork in February to do the course, work permitting.

Just 2 questions
– Is there much availability / have you started taking bookings for Cork?
– Are there are any plans to do more courses in Dublin in the near future?

(I’m posting here rather than a direct email, as I’m sure I’m not the only one in this boat at the moment.)

Any updates, please let us know.

6DB

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Unfortunately, I missed the course in Dublin, and to my cost!

I had an interview with a company in the UK last week, but blew it because of my lack of PDS.

I may look to travel to Cork in February to do the course, work permitting.

Just 2 questions
– Is there much availability / have you started taking bookings for Cork?
– Are there are any plans to do more courses in Dublin in the near future?

(I’m posting here rather than a direct email, as I’m sure I’m not the only one in this boat at the moment.)

Any updates, please let us know.

6DB

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Why use slip on flange?
This would normally mean having to go elbow-pipe-so flg.

I would suggest it is more appropriate top go with a weld neck flange, fitting to fitting with an elbow, reducer etc.

My 2c worth!

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I’m guessing that this would not be an “off the shelf” item.

You would probably have to contact a supplier for dimensions.

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I’ll be there

How many do you expect to see there?
Anyone for Club M afterwards?

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Can you be a bit more specific?

What kind of information do you require?

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[quote]Piping design is a big (explative) job.There is hardly any intelligence is involved.

That’s a very intellegent quote … did you decide that all by yourself?

Do you have a sound basis for your argument?

Is there good reasoning behind it?

Please back up your statement, and maybe then, we could open it up for debate!

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[quote]The question surely on everyone’s lips….. Who is the Number 1 piper?? Any suggestions……….

Could be the hot topic at this years pipers chrismas do.

Let’s start the suggestions …

I reckon VJC … c’mon, all you Dublin lads know who I’m talking about!!

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….but I was just curious if a welder could get an electrode in there to make one good weld why couldn’t one ell simply be welded to another, with one weld and without any “pup” at all (in effect a minimum “pup” length of about nothing, and which scheme if possible would appear to minimize at least any issues of two close together welds on a very short “pup”)? …..

Fitting to fitting is perfectly acceptable, but not always possible, ie when coming off a rack to a defined height, may require the use of a pup.

Other reasons for “pup” pieces, would be to allow for field fit up, such that only a small section of the design would require modification should field conditions change, due to equipment being set at incorrect height.

The field fit up reason is very important to keep in mind, as many “fast track” jobs require that piping construction isometerics are issued prior to final certified drawings being issued.

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Finding a relevant course to study in the UK is tough, but you have made a good start.
Being from a background of pipe fitting is a big advantage over someone fresh from college.
Also the fact that you have a CAD qualification and have shown interest in progressing in to piping design is also very good.

I would try to get some contact names for piping leads/managers, in local engineering companies, and contact them directly to explain your situation.
Emphasise the fact that you have the hands-on experience of pipe fitting and would like to train as a designer.

You will most probably find that if they are willing to take you on, that you will be starting well down the food chain, so the money won’t be great for a while, but that’s the way the cookie crumbles!

I’m sure some of the others on this forum may also be able to share their knowledge with you also.

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