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Huge Commercial Heating System Retrofit!

The Hub is on the road in Missoula, Montana for five days to pipe up 1.2M Btu’s of hot water heating for a 45+n unit condo property. The Hub’s Eric Aune joins the Mickelson Plumbing crew for an intense but fun project in this episode of our ‘Hub On The Road’ series. In this video […]

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Hub on the Road: Lambeau Field – Plumbing Perspective

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

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Make Trades Great Again: The Littlest Plumber

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 […]

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Pressing Large Diameter Copper

Large Diameter Copper Press Altering copper piping systems isn’t usually that exciting but having the right set of tools for the job can make it a lot easier and set you up for success. Master Plumber Eric Aune, owner of Aune Plumbing & Heating shows how he added a 2″ Viega ball Valve to an […]

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Plumbing Champions at ISH Frankfurt – Plumbing Perspective

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 […]

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Battery Powered Core Drill

If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes I wouldn’t have believed a battery powered cored drill could perform like this! Milwaukee Tool’s MX FUEL Core Drill Rig has all the features you’d expect from a top quality core drill minus the cord. The specs are impressive, of course we have not tested the […]

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Water Heater Anode Rods

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 […]

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Pex Expansion Tools Review

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 […]

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Road Trip! Oatey University

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 […]

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Tank vs Tankless? Busting Tankless Myths

After nearly 25 years in the plumbing & heating industry I can say with confidence I’ve heard just about all there is to say about tankless, right or wrong…most of it wrong! In this video I go over 8 separate myths that are commonly said about tankless. With each myth I give facts and opinions […]

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American Plumber Stories in Iowa for Signing Day & Build My Future Event – Plumbing Perspective

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 […]

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Milwaukee Must Have Plumbing Accessories

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 […]

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Wall-hung Toilet Carrier Rough-in Install

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 […]

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Veterans Day with Miracle Mechanical: Khoeler Family – Plumbing Perspective

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 […]