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The Water Sifu

Ty Whitman

Turning ordinary water workers into water black belts

Episodes

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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 web...

33:28Jul 28, 2022

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 w...

Aug 13, 2012

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 abo...

Jul 13, 2012

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 au...

Jun 12, 2012

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! Howeve...

Feb 15, 2012

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...

Jan 11, 2012

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 speci...

Dec 12, 2011

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&#8...

Nov 11, 2011

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 y...

Oct 11, 2011

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 d...

Sep 9, 2011

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...

Apr 28, 2011

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&#8221...

Mar 21, 2011

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 const...

Feb 16, 2011

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 pri...

Jan 16, 2011

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...

Dec 16, 2010

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 i...

Dec 3, 2010

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 hug...

Nov 25, 2010

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 ti...

Nov 2, 2010

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...

Oct 23, 2010

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...

Oct 16, 2010