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76: Quick Tips – Repair or Replace the Softener
Is it time to repair the water softener—or replace it entirely? Not sure whether to repair or replace the customer’s
75: Quick Tips – Why Isn’t the Softener Softening?
A fast field guide for dealers and service techs. In this Quick Tip from It’s Your Water, we cover the
74: Keeping It Young Part 2
In Part 2 Mike and Greg discuss today’s sales challenges, shifting demographics, CRM habits, rising contaminant concerns, and how younger
73: Keeping it Young
Mike and Greg Shannon of Westfair Water, Bedford, NY discuss “intrapreneurship” – someone who joins a business and grows it
72: Start by Reading the Instructions!
Mike and a dealer troubleshoot an unsuccessful install of a newly introduced RO.
71: Microplastics Update
Microplastics & Nanoplastics -Listen to this short update for the latest industry news. Show Notes – Microplastics Update
70: One Tank Wonder
Host, Mike Urbans & Justin Mest of AO Smith discuss HomeShield™, the latest point of entry PFAS reduction system, All
5: Ultrafiltration – What it is, how and where to apply it.
This is a replay of one of our most popular podcasts. Give a listen in preparation for the brand new
4: pH Basics You Need to Know
In this episode of It’s Your Water, Michael Urbans and Justin Mest of Master Water Conditioning, share their expertise on
14: It’s Not Your Dad’s Manganese Dioxide Anymore -Pyrolox Advantage
Mike and Denise discuss oxidation with manganese dioxide treated media – Pyrolox Advantage. The “rules of engagement” for its use,
69: Tackling PFAS with Modular Simplicity
Learn how Aqua America, a large water utility, is reducing PFAS at small community well sites with PFAS Guard. Show
68: A Forever Chemical discussion with Calgon Carbon
Learn why Calgon Carbon’s Filtrasorb brand carbon is a leader in PFAS reduction. Transcription – Calgon Carbon PFAS
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Mike and Denise explain zeolite filter media — what it is, how it works, and when to use it. Learn […]
Is it time to repair the water softener—or replace it entirely? Not sure whether to repair or replace the customer’s […]
A fast field guide for dealers and service techs. In this Quick Tip from It’s Your Water, we cover the […]
In Part 2 Mike and Greg discuss today’s sales challenges, shifting demographics, CRM habits, rising contaminant concerns, and how younger […]
Mike and Greg Shannon of Westfair Water, Bedford, NY discuss “intrapreneurship” – someone who joins a business and grows it […]