Plumbing Perspective

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With special guest Spencer Brown, on the latest Appetite for Construction podcast, the boys talk to Martin Porte, Summit Plumbing & Gas in Tasmania, Australia. Martin was recently featured on S5E2 of the American Plumber Stories and the guys talk to him about that experience. Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1203956/episodes/16085307

Thank you to all who have served. We thank you.

Friday Funk: The Ganj

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What the heck is PFAS? Well, PFAS have unique chemical properties which make them ideal for use in non-stick coatings, water-resistant fabrics, fire-fighting foams, and many other products. People often refer to PFAS as “forever chemicals” because they do not break down naturally in the environment. This persistence and mobility is why they are showing up in our food and drinking water. Studies have shown that the majority of people tested for PFAS have detectable levels in their blood. Ingestion of PFAS through food or drinking water can lead to serious health issues.

Check out this titillating Q&A with Eric Yeggy with the Water Quality Association through link in bio.

On this week’s Appetite for Construction podcast, the guys talk with Ryan Shikhman — This 19-yr-old has it together as he talks about working in HVAC, HVAC sales, real estate and traveling to industry trade shows and events. Trades Over College is such a great name for a young guy dedicated to becoming an ambassador to the trades. Listen thru link in bio.

Hell to the nah
High above Chicago, a fearless construction worker stands atop the nearly finished Sears Tower in 1972, taking in an unmatched view of the sprawling city below. At this point, the Sears Tower was on its way to becoming the tallest building in the world, a title it would proudly hold for nearly 25 years. The image of this worker captures the scale and ambition behind the skyscraper’s construction, a testament to engineering and courage. With the antenna extending the tower’s height, it would reach 1,450 feet, a true symbol of Chicago’s place on the global architectural stage.

GF Building Flow Solutions Americas (formerly Uponor North America), a global provider of Uponor-branded products, is introducing the latest advancement in PEX-a piping technology with the launch of Uponor ServicePEX™ for water service applications.

Designed for both new construction and the replacement of outdated service lines, ServicePEX delivers clean, safe water from the main to the structure, offering a modern, dependable solution that prioritizes health, safety, and top-tier performance in every installation.
Uponor North America

This week on the Appetite for Construction podcast, the guys catch up with good friend Danielle Laird, Sales Manager - National Accounts at Bradford White Corporation. She talks women in the trades, self-growth, music and Navy football. Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1203956/episodes/16006350

Contractor Spotlight:
Still crushing it 40+ years into the plumbing trade, Susan Jacobs-Marshalsea, Ms. Fix It Plumbing LLC, Foxborough, Mass. says it’s that love of plumbing that still motivates her to this day. And there are really no plans of slowing down as of yet, “It’s probably the adrenaline that kicks in so the physical aspect of plumbing sometimes gets ignored by my body because my brain just tells me to do it.
Read more: https://mechanical-hub.com/for-the-love-of-plumbing-susan-jacobs-marshalsea/

This leaves me with some unanswered questions.

Would you shower back to back with your bestie?

Friday Fail: At least they’re honest!
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New weekly update is up! Keep up with what’s going on with Mechanical Hub, industry events, and other plumbing & HVAC nuggets. To view, link in bio or stop by mechanical-hub.com.

Meet 94-yr-old James Lindsey of Lindsey Brothers Plumbing and Heating in Norfolk, Virginia. He will celebrate the 60th anniversary of his company in 2026. Here, James is being recognized by for his contributions to the association.

This week on the Appetite for Construction podcast, recorded from the PHCC CONNECT show floor last week, the guys talk with Erica Barnes, owner of General Plumbing and Air out of Florida and the incoming PHCC president, Jason Pritchard, co-founder of PRiCOR Technologies out of the Seattle area. Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1203956/episodes/15926487

Friday Fail: Danger! Danger!

That expansion tank tho!

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Have you checked out our weekly update? This week we talk soaring heat pump sales numbers, we unveil an eye-popping number that 43% of students surveyed said they would consider a skilled trade if they had more information, and Milwaukee Tool expands. Watch on mechanical-hub.com or thru link in bio.