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Join Willem Klopper in Episode 130 of The Professional Plumber Podcast, as he chats with Ettiene Venter and Addolf Fox, of NetVendor, a product and service provider at the forefront of technology innovation, and a leader in vending and metering solutions. They will talk about the brand and its products, with specific focus on the Smart Ultrasonic Postpaid Water Metering Solution.

Join Willem Klopper in Episode 128 of The Professional Plumber Podcast, as he chats with Ian Dickie & Co, one of South Africa’s most respected manufacturers and distributors of Construction and Municipal equipment, with specific focus on their drain and pipe cleaning equipment.

Join Willem Klopper in Episode 129 of The Professional Plumber Podcast, as he chats with Herman Strauss and Allen Scholtz about the difference between product testing and certification. They will also delve into both the requirement for and the value of certification, as well as the continual process thereof.

Join Willem Klopper in this episode of the Professional Plumber Podcast, as he chats with Allmech, a leading boiler manufacturer in South Africa, who offers a wide range of electrical, gas and oil-fired boilers and related water treatment solutions, about their products and services. They will focus on the Runxin and F104H Leak detection Shut-off Valves.

Join Willem Klopper and Omega Test House in Episode 126 of The Professional Plumber Podcast, as we discuss the importance, value, and process of product testing and accreditation. As plumbers, we are more informed than our customers, and can therefore make more informed decisions about the products we recommend and install.

In this episode, Willem sits down with Tiaan Pienaar, technical manager of Hansgrohe, to discuss their brand, the aspects that make their products unique, as well as common mistakes installers make with their products.

Join Willem Klopper in this episode, as he chats with Allan Ross-Watt, of Water Components South Africa, about the fact that South Africa is not only a water scarce country, but also that the quality of our potable water is mostly poor. Water Components SA is a leader in quality water filtration equipment supply, design & support, helping us have access to safer water.

Join Willem Klopper in this episode, as he chats with Ajay Jekison, of Power 4 Less, about their innovative Integrated Heat Pump Geyser (IHP), and a fascinating supplementary initiative that can contribute to a massive reduction of power consumption in SA.

Ariston’s products and offerings greatly impacts the plumbing industry, giving more homes access to advanced sustainable comfort solutions using less energy and effort. In this episode Ariston share their invaluable knowledge on geysers and smart control technology, especially the retrofit kit, called “Geyser Connect”. We’ll also delve into decentralized water heating systems, and what Ariston has...

Moxical has been around for over 25 years, establishing itself as a distributors of world-class products. It recently entered the plumbing industry, and in this episode we will discuss this venture and what it is that Moxical offers to this exciting market.

South Africa is a water-scarce country. Various factors contribute thereto, but the fact remains that drastic measure must be implemented now already, to preserve the most valuable commodity on earth. Rain harvesting and its innovative products and systems, is one such a solution.

In this episode, Willem sits down with Shaaz Moosa, CEO & CFO of Supahot Geysers and Emil Claassens, the General Manager of Supahot Geysers.

We always reiterate the fact that having the right tools for the job, is as important than having the correct knowledge and experience. There are many components required for to complete proper plumbing jobs, and Upat offers a few products that are of great value. In this episode, we’ll focus on their Firestop (Fire Protection Solutions) and their Installation Systems (Clamps, Brackets, Hangers).

In this episode, we delve into the Apollo Solar Technology Brand, its origins, its footprint, its product range, and any interesting and exciting information about the company. We will also have an in-studio product display/presentation.

In this episode, Willem sits down with Preyan Arumugam-Nanoolal, Senior Research Scientist at University of KZN and Herman Strauss, to discuss sewage and sanitation.

There lies value in getting to know the company that manufactures the products you use. And even greater value when you have a better understanding about the products. Join Willem and the representatives of Valsir SA, as they discuss and demo some of Valsir's products.

Most plumbers who work for themselves or own plumbing companies, face one common challenge ... admin work. In this episode we chat about a software product that can assist plumbers with aspects like job management, teams management, invoicing, purchasing of supplies, and more.

Our industry is ever evolving, and it's not only important to keep up with new trends and technology, but also an opportunity for us to grow and develop our knowledge, services and business. When the globe faces certain challenges, we can use them as new opportunities. In this episode, Willem and his guests discuss rainwater harvesting, and how that creates opportunities for plumbers, while addres...

In today's episode, Willem will be chatting with Coenie van der Merwe, Product Manager for Standard Hidraulica SA, about their brand and products, as well as some new products recently launched.

In this episode, Willem sits down with Stephane Cloud from Novopress and Elton Panizza from Integrated Pipe Solutions, to chat about their products. It is a fast-growing trend. It's quick and easy, and strangely enough, as effective as soldering pipes together. What are the benefits? What are the different types? And how do plumbers choose?

Having the right tools for the job, is as important as having the correct knowledge and skills. Upat South Africa represents several international companies, to bring a variety of top-quality products to the building industry, at market related prices, ensuring that our tradespersons are supplied with almost everything they need to do their daily jobs. Joining Willem in studio to expand on this, i...

In today's episode, Willem catches up with Craig Miller from Saniflo to discuss what's been happening since their last podcast together, followed by an exciting product demo/showcasing.

In this episode, Willem chats with Richard Wiederhold, founder and owner of Advanced Valves, about their new and exciting products. During the show, Richard also does a few quick product demonstrations, showcasing the ingenuity behind their brand.

In this episode, Willem sits down with Stephane Cloud, sales manager of Novopress South Africa, to discuss their brand, its footprint around the globe, and the process of establishing brand awareness in South Africa.

In this exciting episode, Rendani sits down with Mandy Keil, co-owner and director at UPP Group, where they'll talk about the importance of continuous development, and about plumbers learning additional skills and obtaining additional attributes, so that they can offer greater value to the industry. They will talk about UPP Group and Coach Upp, about what they do and their involvement in developin...