Tech in the Trades: Smarter Small Businesses In this episode of Make Trades Great Again, Eric and Andy dive into how artificial intelligence, especially tools like ChatGPT, is reshaping the trades industry. They share personal experiences on using AI for everything from generating heat load calculations and troubleshooting boiler issues to crafting proposals and even […]
Frozen Tundra no longer. Mechanical Hub’s Hub on the Road series takes us to Lambeau Field. Lambeau’s mechanical contracting partner, Tweet/Garot, gives us a behind-the-scenes look at Lambeau’s mechanical room, which serves as the epicenter for snowmelt, field heat, and HVAC, as well as its prefabrication facility in Wrightstown, Wis. Source link
The Littlest Plumber, Danielle Browne joins the fun on the Make Trades Great Again podcast to talk Canadian plumbing apprenticeships, licensing, leadership and so much more. Danielle was featured on The Hub Spotlight by our very own John Mesenbrink a while back, check it out here! The Make Trades Great Again podcast streams everywhere, check […]
In what was a first of its kind event at an ISH Frankfurt show, 12 young plumbers/apprentices from eight different countries from around the world gathered at ISH Frankfurt to work together for one single goal: prefab Geberit bathroom plumbing systems on the show floor, which would be eventually transferred off site to bathrooms at […]
Standard anode rods are sacrificial devices meant to protect tank water heaters from corrosion and failure. Annual maintenance on tanks is typically not carried out resulting in the depletion of the anode rod and corrosion buildup in the tank. Either replacing an old anode rod with new or replacing with a power anode rod is […]
Milwaukee Tool has a complete catalog of pex-a pipe expander tools, this video shows each in action. PEX-a pipe and fittings are available in sizes 3/8″ to 3″. Uponor’s f1960 classified fitting and pipe system includes a complete [and expanding] catalog of pipe and fitting configurations along with accessories required to pipe the smaller plumbing […]
The latest ‘Hub On The Road’ road trip has the MH team visiting the world-class Oatey University where contractors from many trades can train on the many products Oatey manufactures for the pros. Watch this and more of our HOTR series videos over on our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3T7gjKIHOTR Thanks to everyone at Oatey for having […]
Eric Aune with Mechanical Hub joins American Plumber Stories for a “Signing Day” special at the Build My Future event, hosted by the Iowa Skilled Trades. Take a look at the exhibitors and the hands-on experiences offered for students considering a career in the trades. Iowa Governor, Kim Reynolds, also presents at the celebration and […]
Here’s a look at some of my most useful and most used accessories that I keep on my plumbing & heating service van. 2-9/16″ Switchblade self-feed bit 48-25-5150 12pc Hole Dozer w/ Carbide teeth hole saw kit 49-22-3090 7pc BIG HAWG w/ Carbide teeth hole saw kit 49-56-9280 5pc Carbide Multi-material dril bit set 48-20-8898 […]
Wall hung toilets are popular all over the world however they’ve not caught on quickly here in North America. Whether its builders, plumbers or both who resist them its too bad considering I’ve installed these many times now and for multiple clients, all who prefer them over a standard floor set toilet. Space savings and […]
Miracle Mechanical was founded by contractor Brent Ridley with the mission of uplifting families and communities through plumbing and HVAC repairs at no cost to recipients. The recent Oatey-sponsored Miracle Mechanical project provided much-needed help to Cindy Koehler, a U.S. Air Force veteran who has battled Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and debilitating physical challenges for the […]