It's Your Water

Michael Urbans

Your Water Education Starts Here. Listen to water treatment industry veteran, Michael Urbans, discuss water filtration and treatment options as they relate to specific issues facing consumers and industry. Topics will include information about contaminants such as the Forever Chemicals (PFOS, GenX), industry best practices. Included will be lighthearted Interviews with industry executives, technicians and business owners. read less

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Listen to Michael and Anthony Marchei of Sharp Water Culligan discuss firing the boss and hiring the coach! Transcript Well Managed

Economies of Scale - Antiscalants vs Softeners

Economies of Scale - Antiscalants vs Softeners

Still using a softener ahead of the RO? Mike Urbans and Allan Horner of Impact Water Products discuss how and when to use anti-scalant chemical feed in place of water softeners. Show Notes Stenner Special Antiscalant Math

Resin Refresher Part 2 Anion Resin

Resin Refresher Part 2 Anion Resin

Michael and Bill Koebel continue the conversation about anion resin. How specialty resins for tannin, nitrate, PFAS, perchlorate work. Cleaning anion resin and the problem with silica removal. Transcription Episode 50 Show Notes Episode 50 Resin Refresher Part 2 Anion

The Forever Chemical Revisited

The Forever Chemical Revisited

Mike and Denise provide an update to the latest on PFAS_PFOA, GenX, etc. Are you doing PFAS tank exchanges? Show Notes: The Forever Chemical Treatment Revisited

Resin Refresher - Part One

Resin Refresher - Part One

Mike and Bill Koebel of ResinTech discuss some basics of ion exchange resin: Does color matter?How long does it last?The effects of contaminants such as iron. Show Notes - Resin Refresher

Do It Right With UV Light Part Two

Do It Right With UV Light Part Two

Mike Urbans & Jesse Rodriguez continue their deep dive into UV light and systems. Show Notes Do It Right With UV Light Part Two

Do It Right With UV Light Part One

Do It Right With UV Light Part One

Mike and Jesse Rodreguez of ATS fo a deep dive into UV - what it is & how it works. So deep we had to break it in two! Show Notes Do It Right With UV Light Part One

Filter Cartridges - Debunked

Filter Cartridges - Debunked

What's the difference between string wound and melt blown and carbon block and pleated filter cartridges? Listen to Mike and Brandon of Filtration Parts discuss this topic. Show Notes Filter Cartridges

Customers Near & Far - Making It Work

Customers Near & Far - Making It Work

Mike and Bill Jefferis, owner of Freeman Water, discuss the challenges of operating a service business with a territory that encompasses 5 states. Located in Jackson Mississippi, Bill explains how he adapts to water shortages caused by poor infrastructure.

Mike interviews Dave Roenning of American Water Conditioning. Dave has been using Ozone Generator Systems for many years. He shares his background and knowledge using these chemical free systems to successfully reduce iron, sulfur, manganese, and kill bacteria. Show Notes - Ozone Go Zone

E-Commercing It

E-Commercing It

Mike interviews Serina Casey of Aqua Science in Rhode Island. Serina started in the family business and learned from the bottom up. She can specify, install and troubleshoot well pumps and water treatment systems. Aqua Science is a thriving local and regional business. aquascience.net is the internet business she pioneered. Give a listen!

Trolling Social Media - What’s Happening

Trolling Social Media - What’s Happening

Mike introduces the newest member to the team, his niece, Rachel. As part of her water education, Rachel has been checking out the social media groups on Facebook. In this episode she and Uncle Mike discuss questions and topics trending on Water Treatment Pros Facebook group. Show Notes Trolling Social Media

Reflections of a Career Man

Reflections of a Career Man

Mike chats with soon to be retired Dave Rishell of ATS (Aqua Treatment Service). Dave mentored Mike back in the 80's. (Mike asked all the dumb questions back then.) They discuss the mentoring process, what has and hasn't changed in the industry and the upside of having a career in the water treatment industry.

Don’t Get Crossed Up aka ”Don’t Get Pooh in Your Morning Brew”

Don’t Get Crossed Up aka ”Don’t Get Pooh in Your Morning Brew”

Michael & Bob discuss a situation where a cross connection could have had serious ramifications for the homeowners. Show Notes Don't Get Crossed Up

Test To Impress

Test To Impress

Michael Urbans and Marianne Metzger of Resin Tech Inc. discuss the importance of a water test prior to treatment and the correct methodology for collecting a water sample. Show Notes Test to Impress

Upgrade Your Resin

Upgrade Your Resin

Mike Urbans and Ted Begg of Purolite take a deep dive into SST resins - Shallow Shell Technology or Salt Savings Technology. Yes, it costs more but the payback is fast and it's a way to distinguish your company against the competition. The show notes and transcript are available for this podcast. Transcript - Upgrade Your Resin Show Notes Upgrade Your Resin

Substitution Solutions for Water Treatment Professionals

Substitution Solutions for Water Treatment Professionals

Mike and Denise discuss product substitutions to consider when you don't have or can't find the product you need for a job. Show Notes Substitution Solutions

Is Salt Really Just Salt?

Is Salt Really Just Salt?

Listen to Mike and Bryon Maze of Harvey Salt and learn about the most important ingredient for a water softener. We have solar salt, salt pellets, cube salt, the list goes on and on. What are you offering your customers? Show Notes Is Salt Really Just Salt?

Repair It or Replace It?

Repair It or Replace It?

In this podcast Mike and Denise discuss whether a softener, filter, UV or chemical feed system should be replaced or repaired. Show Notes Repair It or Replace It?

Surviving the COVID Infected Supply Chain

Surviving the COVID Infected Supply Chain

Why is resin in short supply and costing more? Why don't we manufacture anion resin in the US? Cindy Gresham of Thermax discusses these topics from the manufacturer's point of view. She and Mike Urbans warn - Get Ready For Christmas Now! Show Notes Surviving the COVID Infected Supply Chain