Appetite for Construction

By John Mesenbrink, Tim Ward

Mechanical Hub Media's John Mesenbrink and Tim Ward turn up the volume as hosts of this weekly Appetite for Construction podcast. The chat fest digs deep into the building trades industry, and feat

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September 05, 2023Flex Your PEX
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What is PEX piping and when was it introduced into plumbing systems in the United States? Jeff Wiedemann, manager of Product Performance and Technical Support at Uponor, and Aaron Stotko, director of Segment Marketing at Uponor, talk about PEX, new technology, the supply chain and the newly-built Experience Center.
This episode of Appetite for Construction is brought to you by Webstone. Protect the entire system with Webstone’s NEW Sediment Filter. Its spin-down design protects against rust, dirt, sand and other suspended particles, while the multi-mode handle lets you filter, bypass, clean or stop flow. And with Webstone’s Twist-to-Clear feature, accumulated debris can be flushed through the integrated hose drain, making service fast and simple. Plus, G-Union connections help simplify installation.
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37min
September 01, 2023Friday Shorty: Kickin' Off Season 4 of the American Plumber Stories
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Our good buddy Spencer Brown, director of commercial sales, Pfister Faucets, stops by the Appetite for Construction podcast to talk about next week's lid lifter of season 4 of the American Plumber Stories.
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19min
August 29, 2023Talkin' Trades with Matt Blashaw
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Tim and John welcome Matt Blashaw of DIY Network & HGTV fame—with shows that include Yard Crashers and Build It Forward—to talk about his journey into his career, how he met his wife, his work with the Plumbing Education and Research Council (PERC), his enthusiasm for the trades and, of course, his self-diagnosed ADD.
This episode of Appetite for Construction is brought to you by Webstone. Protect the entire system with Webstone’s NEW Sediment Filter. Its spin-down design protects against rust, dirt, sand and other suspended particles, while the multi-mode handle lets you filter, bypass, clean or stop flow. And with Webstone’s Twist-to-Clear feature, accumulated debris can be flushed through the integrated hose drain, making service fast and simple. Plus, G-Union connections help simplify installation.
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50min
August 25, 2023Friday Shorty: The Dawg Days of Summer
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It's been "hot as balls" this past week and John & Tim welcome two plumbing & heating big dawgs—Alan Carlson and Eric Aune—to talk about working in these conditions, and they give some tips on how they handle the heat.
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23min
August 22, 2023They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To
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What's the answer for reliable hot water? This week the boys talk with Ansley Houston, Ariston Group, to talk water heating, heat pumps, electrification, and his relatively new position with the company.
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34min
August 18, 2023Maui Picks up the Pieces with Maui Plumbing Inc.
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An emotional Ray Michaels, president of Maui Plumbing Inc., talks to the guys about the recent wildfires in the historic area of Lahaina. Michaels and his team has been working with vendors and contractors to build intermediate housing for those who’ve been displaced. He's also working with local officials to help his family and friends on the island clean up and rebuild.
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28min
August 15, 2023National Backflow Prevention Day with Gary Parker Jr.
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Did you know that tomorrow is National Backflow Prevention Day? Tim & John talk backflow prevention with Watts' Gary Parker Jr. Gary joined Watts in 2018 with more than 15 years of general contracting and wholesale experience in the plumbing mechanical and construction industries.
National Backflow Prevention Day day commemorates the tragic backflow incident on the same day which occurred at the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair.
The plumbing industry has rallied around this day to assist in recognizing and honoring backflow preventers—the professionals who ensure our available water supply is free of toxins, waste and harmful chemicals. The holiday aims to spread awareness about the importance of backflow prevention and how the technology is used.
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August 11, 2023Friday Shorty: Tankless Fights Back
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Recently, the DOE proposed a new ruling to raise standards for tankless gas-fired water heaters to 91 percent efficiency. Guest Frank Windsor, president of Rinnai North America, says to put it in perspective, Rinnai's non-condensing tankless water heater resides at about 82% efficiency. If passed, the new rule will unreasonably restrict consumer access, limit consumer choice to purchase tankless water heater products, and disproportionately impact middle-income households and small businesses.

The DOE is proposing new energy efficiency standards for water heaters which would potentially save consumers $11.4 billion on their energy and water bills every year. The proposal would require the most common-sized electric water heaters to achieve efficiency gains with heat pump technology and gas-fired instantaneous water heaters to achieve efficiency gains through condensing technology. These standards would take effect in 2029.
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19min
August 08, 2023Boogity, Boogity, Boogity — Talkin' Racing and America's Pastime
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Tim & John welcome in Josh Lipowski, the future son-in-law of Danny G. Josh is a writer for the the Daily Downforce, a NASCAR resource, and he calls games for the local semi-pro Lake County Corn Dogs. We talk racing and baseball. Yeah buddy!
Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team!
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32min
August 04, 2023Friday Shorty: Love/Hate Relationship with the Internet; Brisket Sabotage
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On this Friday bonus edition, Tim And John discuss the websites that draw the most engagement and what apps people are most likely to delete off of their phones. John talks about the curious case of brisket sabotage.
Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team!
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