The Water Sifu

Episodes

1. 29

   Water Sifu #29: 10 Year Reunion

   In this “10 year anniversary” episode, I want to take the time to say thank you, answer some very common questions about the website and the best way to use the material on it, give an update on my life, … Continue reading →

   Jul 28, 2022

   33m
2. 28

   Water Sifu #28: Chemicals in Water Treatment

   Chemicals in Water Treatment In this episode I answer a couple of common questions I often receive pertaining to searching for jobs in the water industry. I discuss a speech I recently gave about this podcast, and then we hop … Continue reading →

   Aug 13, 2012
3. 27

   Water Sifu #27: Membrane Filtration

   Membrane Filtration Membrane Filtration is the wave of the future in the water treatment field. This month I spend a little time talking about my new job and the last State Treatment Exam, and then get into talking about membrane … Continue reading →

   Jul 13, 2012
4. 26

   Water Sifu #26: Never Say Never… Advanced Treatment Audio Flash Cards

   Advanced Treatment Audio Flash Cards (click to listen in a new window) I’m back for three more monthly shows, starting with another audio flash cards show. This is one I initially made for myself, but decided to release because I … Continue reading →

   Jun 12, 2012
5. 25

   Water Sifu #25: Hello and Goodbye

   Hello and Goodbye (click to listen in a new window) I haven’t stopped teaching! … still going strong and still loving it! However, this episode of The Water Sifu is the last in this podcast series. With that in mind, … Continue reading →

   Feb 15, 2012
6. 24

   Water Sifu #24: Your Questions About Certification and Hiring

   Your Questions about Certification and Hiring (click to listen in a new window) This month I let you produce the show, answering some of the most common questions I have received pertaining to certification and getting hired in the water industry. … Continue reading →

   Jan 11, 2012
7. 23

   Water Sifu #23: Pumps and Motors

   Pumps and Motors (click to listen in a new window) This packed full episode deals entirely with pumps and motors. Discussing pumps, we specifically focus on volute and turbine centrifugal pumps, since they are by far the most common used … Continue reading →

   Dec 12, 2011
8. 22

   Water Sifu #22: Water Treatment Techniques, Part 2

   Treatment Techniques, Part 2 (click to listen in a new window) Part 2 of 2 in a series on water quality problems and treatment techniques… I begin this show by talking about my recent meetings with Leo Laporte, “The Tech … Continue reading →

   Nov 11, 2011
9. 21

   Water Sifu #21: Water Treatment Techniques, Part 1

   Treatment Techniques, Part 1 (click to listen in a new window) This episode is the first part of a two part show concentrating on material you need to know for your state exams concerning different harmful or undesirable issues which … Continue reading →

   Oct 11, 2011
10. 20

    Water Sifu #20: Water Chemistry

    Water Chemistry (click to listen in a new window) The meat of this episode focuses on some water chemistry subjects which can initially be difficult to grasp, specifically the subjects of pH, alkalinity, and calcium carbonate saturation. We will discuss … Continue reading →

    Sep 9, 2011
11. 19

    Water Sifu #19: Meters and Valves

    Meters and Valves (click to listen in a new window) In this episode of The Water Sifu, I spend a brief time discussing some things going on in my life, as well as upcoming episodes, and then jump into the … Continue reading →

    Apr 28, 2011
12. 18

    Water Sifu #18: Distribution Review – Audio Flash Cards

    Distribution Review – Audio Flash Cards (click to listen in a new window) With the popularity of the last “Water Treatment” audio flash cards episode, I have had many people request I do another with an emphasis on “Water Distribution … Continue reading →

    Mar 21, 2011
13. 17

    Water Sifu #17: Trenching, Shoring and Water Main Construction

    Trenching Shoring and Water Main Construction (click to listen in a new window) This week focuses on everything having to do with main construction and installation… pipe types, joints, soil types, competent person, trenching and shoring, excavations, pipe laying, back-filling, … Continue reading →

    Feb 16, 2011
14. 16

    Water Sifu #16: Drinking Water Supply

    Drinking Water Supply (click to listen in a new window) The format of this show will be switching to a monthly format, with the episodes primarily focusing on treatment and distribution exam preparation. This week we spend a little time … Continue reading →

    Jan 16, 2011
15. 15

    Water Sifu #15: Water Treatment Exam Prep – Audio Flash Cards

    Water Treatment Exam Prep (click to listen in a new window) I think that creating and using flash cards is an incredible tool for ingraining the knowledge when studying for your water treatment or distribution exams. A major stray from … Continue reading →

    Dec 16, 2010
16. 14

    Water Sifu #14: Passing your Water Treatment or Water Distribution Exam – The First Time

    Passing your Water Treatment or Water Distribution Exam (click to listen in a new window) In this podcast I share my advice on how to best improve your chances of success on your water treatment and water distribution exams. From … Continue reading →

    Dec 3, 2010
17. 13

    Water Sifu #13: Water Math

    Water Math (click to listen in a new window) Knowing your water math is a huge step in passing any state exam. Those that know it have a huge step up and those that don’t are often doomed to fail. … Continue reading →

    Nov 25, 2010
18. 12

    Water Sifu #12: Government Regulations

    Government Regulation of the Drinking Water Industry (click to listen in a new window) In this episode of The Water Sifu, I spend a brief time discussing issues which have gotten in my way of putting out regular weekly content, … Continue reading →

    Nov 2, 2010
19. 11

    Water Sifu #11 – Hard and Soft Water, Iron and Manganese Problems, Nitrification

    Hard / Soft Water, Iron and Manganese, Nitrification (click to listen in a new window) This week I focus on some random, undesirable, issues which may arise in the system and affect water quality… specifically hard or soft water problems, … Continue reading →

    Oct 23, 2010
20. 10

    Water Sifu #10: Biological Contaminants and Disinfection

    Biological Contaminants and Disinfection (click to listen in a new window) Biological contaminants of the water supply have killed millions and millions of people through the years. Today we are going to look at some of these contaminants and show … Continue reading →

    Oct 16, 2010
21. 9

    Water Sifu #9: Implementation of Fluoride Programs (part 4 of 4)

    Implementation of Fluoride Programs (click to listen in a new window) Part 4 of a 4 Part series, this episode will take a look at how fluoride programs are implemented. We will discuss the major players behind pushing fluoridation programs, … Continue reading →

    Oct 9, 2010
22. 8

    Water Sifu #8 – Fluoridation: Safe and Effective ….Really??? (part 3 of 4)

    Fluoridation – Safe and Effective ….Really??? (click to listen in a new window) Part 3 of 4, This episode will focus on the “safe and effective” aspects of water fluoridation. I ask the questions… “Is it safe?” and “Is it … Continue reading →

    Sep 25, 2010

    58m
23. 7

    Water Sifu #7 – The History of Fluoridation (part 2 of 4)

    Water Sifu #7: The History of Fluoridation (Part 2 of 4) (click to listen in a new window) The History of Fluoridation is the subject of this weeks episode. In an attempt to fill in some huge gaps in the … Continue reading →

    Sep 16, 2010

    38m
24. 6

    Water Sifu #6 – Water Fluoridation: The Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread, or an Unnecessary Evil?

    Water Sifu #6: Water Fluoridation Part One (click to listen in a new window) Water fluoridation has long been a hotly debated topic. This episode of The Water Sifu will discuss my initial thoughts about the fluoridation of drinking water, … Continue reading →

    Sep 11, 2010

    43m