the water sifu

This episode of The Water Sifu is the last in the series, so this show is my way of saying goodbye to those who have been listening and hello to new listeners.  I wrap up some topics from last week, throw in a few small rants, talk about what my plans are going forward, and sign off.

In this episode of the water sidu I answer your questions about getting certified and getting hired in the water industry.

This show focuses on pumps and motors, specifically volute and turbine centrifugal pumps.  We go into depth about the types of pumps, how they work, parts of the pumps and motor assembly, and causes of pump failure, focusing in depth on cavitation.

Part 2 of 2 in a series on water quality issues and treatment techniques... In this show we pick up right where we left off on the last show, covering tastes and odors in detail, oxidation, iron and manganese, granulated or powdered activated carbons, air stripping, and trihalomethanes.

Water Treatment techniques are covered in detail over the next two shows, with this being Part One.  In this show we cover Waterborne Pathenogens, Turbidity,Corrosive Water,and Excessive Hardness.

The meat of this episode focuses on some water chemistry subjects which can inititally be difficult to grasp, specifically the subjects of ph, alkalinity, and calcium carbonate saturation.  We will discuss them in detail, explaining how they interact and affect each other.  We will also get into discussing calcium carbonate saturation, and talk about how controlling this, through marble tesing or use of the langolier saturation index, can help control corrosive water or deposition of scale in water systems.

In this episode of The Water Sifu we focus on several different types of meters and valves you will find in a distribution system.

With the poplularity of the last "Water Treatment" audio flash cards episode, I have had many people request I do another with an emphasis on "Water Distribution System" exam preparation.  This week we will do just that....

This week focuses on everything having to do with water main construction and installation... pipe types, joints, soil types, competent person, trenching and shoring, excavations, pipe laying, backfilling, and flushing / bac t proceedures.

This week we spend a little time discussing the direction I will be taking the show in the future, and then jump right into the meat of the show. We discuss drinking water supplies, surface water, ground water, and wells.  All this info is essential for anyone planning to take an upcoming exam.

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A major stray from my normal show type, this week will basically be a study guide on the go for people testing for a Water Treatment Exam.  Think of this weeks show as audio flash cards... which is essentially what it is.  Please send your feedback on this show type to tywhitman@hotmail.com

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This podcast will give my advice on what people should do to improve their chances of success on their water treatment or water distribution exams, and succeed the first time they take it.  From exam prep, to what to study and where to find the best study materials, to how to study and how to test, this podcast has it all.

Knowing your water math is a huge step in passing any treatment, distribution, or waste water state exam.  Those that know it have a huge step up and those who don't are often doomed to fail.  Unfortunately, finding information to teach water math in a clear and easy way, can be very difficult.  This podcast will discuss my new DVD, The Water Math DVD You've Been Looking For, and explain why it will be a very helpful tool for those looking to learn water math the simplest, easiest way. 

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, and then get into the meat of the show, which discusses government regulation of the drinking water industry.  This is a must listen show for anyone studying for a state exam.

This episode of The Water Sifu will focus on some random water quality issues which may arise in the system, that are undesireable... specifically hard or soft water, staining from iron or manganese, and nitrification.

Biological contaminants of the water supply have killed millions and millions of people.  Today we are going to look at some of these contaminants and show how, through chlorination and disinfection, their dangers have been drastically reduced.

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 fluoride implementation, techiques used to push programs, and why they are so successful.

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 effective?" on the way to answering the ultimate question... "Is it worth it?"

Part 2 of a 4 part series, The History of Fluoridation is the subject of this weeks episode.  In an attempt to fill in the huge gaps in the history of fluoridation, as told by promoting groups, I delved deep into this subject.  My research took me into some pretty creepy and unexpected places.  From the influence of big business in early research and promotion, to the selling of fluoridation to the public, to recent trends agains fluoridation, this episode is an eye-opening, must-listen-to podcast.

Is water fluoridation the greatest thing since sliced bread, or an uncesssary evil?  This episode of The Water Sifu will discuss my initial thoughts on the fluoridation of drinking water, what I found when I first started to look into it that really shocked me, and how I've been completely pulled into researching this very intriguing topic.