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The Water Sifu

Ty Whitman

Turning ordinary water workers into water black belts

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Water Sifu #29: 10 Year Reunion

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2022/07/28

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 →

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Water Sifu #28: Chemicals in Water Treatment

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2012/08/13

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 →

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Water Sifu #27: Membrane Filtration

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2012/07/13

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 →

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Water Sifu #26: Never Say Never… Advanced Treatment...

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2012/06/12

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 →

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Water Sifu #25: Hello and Goodbye

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2012/02/15

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 →

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Water Sifu #24: Your Questions About Certification...

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2012/01/11

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 →

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Water Sifu #23: Pumps and Motors

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2011/12/12

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 →

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Water Sifu #22: Water Treatment Techniques, Part 2

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2011/11/11

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 →

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Water Sifu #21: Water Treatment Techniques, Part 1

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2011/10/11

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 →

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Water Sifu #20: Water Chemistry

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2011/09/09

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 →

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Water Sifu #19: Meters and Valves

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2011/04/28

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 in my life, as well as upcoming episodes, and then jump into the … Continue reading →

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Water Sifu #18: Distribution Review – Audio Flash Cards

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2011/03/21

Distribution Review – Audio Flash Cards (click to listen in a new window) With the popularity of the last “Water Treatment” audio flash cards episode, I have had many people request I do another with an emphasis on “Water Distribution … Continue reading →

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Water Sifu #17: Trenching, Shoring and Water Main...

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2011/02/16

Trenching Shoring and Water Main Construction (click to listen in a new window) This week focuses on everything having to do with main construction and installation… pipe types, joints, soil types, competent person, trenching and shoring, excavations, pipe laying, back-filling, … Continue reading →

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Water Sifu #16: Drinking Water Supply

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2011/01/16

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 primarily focusing on treatment and distribution exam preparation. This week we spend a little time … Continue reading →

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Water Sifu #15: Water Treatment Exam Prep – Audio...

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2010/12/16

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 the knowledge when studying for your water treatment or distribution exams. A major stray from … Continue reading →

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Water Sifu #14: Passing your Water Treatment or...

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2010/12/03

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 improve your chances of success on your water treatment and water distribution exams. From … Continue reading →

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Water Sifu #13: Water Math

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2010/11/25

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 huge step up and those that don’t are often doomed to fail. … Continue reading →

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Water Sifu #12: Government Regulations

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2010/11/02

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 time discussing issues which have gotten in my way of putting out regular weekly content, … Continue reading →

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Water Sifu #11 – Hard and Soft Water, Iron and...

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2010/10/23

Hard / Soft Water, Iron and Manganese, Nitrification (click to listen in a new window) This week I focus on some random, undesirable, issues which may arise in the system and affect water quality… specifically hard or soft water problems, … Continue reading →

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Water Sifu #10: Biological Contaminants and...

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2010/10/16

Biological Contaminants and Disinfection (click to listen in a new window) Biological contaminants of the water supply have killed millions and millions of people through the years. Today we are going to look at some of these contaminants and show … Continue reading →

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