The Water Sifu
The Water Sifu
Ty Whitman
Turning ordinary water workers into water black belts
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 website and the best way to use the material on it, give an update on my life, … Continue reading →
Jul 28, 2022
33 min
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 water industry.  I discuss a speech I recently gave about this podcast, and then we hop … Continue reading →
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 about my new job and the last State Treatment Exam, and then get into talking about membrane … Continue reading →
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 audio flash cards show.  This is one I initially made for myself, but decided to release because I … Continue reading →
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! However,  this episode of The Water Sifu is the last in this podcast series.  With that in mind, … Continue reading →
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 most common questions I have received pertaining to certification and getting hired in the water industry. … Continue reading →
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 specifically focus on volute and turbine centrifugal pumps, since they are by far the most common used … Continue reading →
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…  I begin this show by talking about my recent meetings with Leo Laporte, “The Tech … Continue reading →
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 you need to know for your state exams concerning different harmful or undesirable issues which … Continue reading →
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 difficult to grasp, specifically the subjects of pH, alkalinity, and calcium carbonate saturation.  We will discuss … Continue reading →
Sep 9, 2011
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