Make Trades Great Again

Send us Fan MailAre gas absorption heat pumps a viable alternative to the electrification of our heating and cooling systems? Mike Cameron is a longtime Canadian friend working in Vancouver, BC. Mike installs and services a lot of the GAHP units, some are only prototypes but all are performing impressively. Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email

Discover the importance of building solid relationships with local suppliers in the HVAC industry. The hosts share personal anecdotes about the challenges of sourcing parts during shortages and the impact of online retail. They emphasize effective communication, respect, and networking as key strategies for contractors. Special focus is on nurturing ties with salespeople to enhance information flow and inventory management. Tune in for insights on navigating today's supply chain complexities and maximizing support for your business!

The discussion kicks off with hilarious listener feedback, setting a lively tone. They delve into evacuated tube solar collectors, highlighting their advantages over flat plate systems. A viral video sparks a conversation about the importance of asking questions in trades. Challenges in heating systems, especially with wood boilers, are examined, including integration with backup systems. The speakers emphasize proper boiler installation practices while sharing personal stories full of practical advice and humor.

This episode dives deep into listener inquiries, featuring clarifications on indirect water heaters and their critical components. The hosts tackle inconsistencies in glycol products and advocate for standardization in the industry. They also discuss challenges with heating equipment, including zone circulator pumps, and the risks linked to older technology. With a focus on plumbing safety, they reveal the advantages of modern mixing valves and best practices for installation, especially in high-risk environments like gyms and hospitals.

Send us Fan MailChad joins the guys to tell the story of a birthday gone bad and it might be all because of an orange bucket…you’ll have to listen to hear the whole story. Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email

Send us Fan MailSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email

The speakers share their humorous struggles with project time estimates while celebrating the year's achievements. They dive into the complexities of installing air-to-water heat pumps and the trust required from customers amid technology changes. Personal stories about navigating outdated heat exchanger designs are shared, emphasizing repair vs. replacement challenges. Light-hearted tool troubles bring laughter as they discuss organization woes. Finally, reflections on the evolution of boiler systems highlight their journey in the heating and cooling industry.

Send us Fan MailBack when we started out it was tough to get the phone to ring. Getting listed on manufacturer’s websites was one way we got our business name out there. Are you doing it? Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email

Send us Fan MailThe guys answer some questions  sent in by listeners Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email

Send us Fan MailThis episode works best as a video, you can watch it over on the MH YouTube channel https://bit.ly/4g4zYXpSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email