The Professional Plumber Podcast

In this business-orientated episode of the Professional Plumber Podcast, Brendan Reynolds, the Executive Director of IOSPA, joins me for a conversation about the importance and value of Planning Ahead. Winston Churchill once said “He who fails to plan, is planning to fail”, while Dwight Eisenhower said “Plans are nothing, planning is everything.”

In this technical episode Richard Bailie and I discuss the importance of choosing the correct materials for underground drainage, as well as what can go wrong when incorrect materials are used.

Plumbing is an intricate and complex trade that requires much theoretic and technical knowledge and skill. There is a thorough process to follow to become a professional, properly qualified plumber. In this episode I have a discussion with Nick Joubert, of IOPSA, about how to become a qualified plumber and how being properly qualified benefits you.

In this technical discussion, we talk about the Mixing Valve for Stratification in Heat Pump Systems.

Plumbing is an intricate and complex trade that requires much theoretic and technical knowledge and skill. There is a thorough process to follow to become a professional, properly qualified plumber. In this episode I have a discussion with Nick Joubert, of IOPSA, about how to become a qualified plumber and how being properly qualified benefits you.

The famous Dolly Parton once said, “Never get so busy making a living, that you forget to make a life.” In this episode I have a conversation with Debbie Donaldson, a Leadership & Entrepreneurial Coach and Mentor, about the importance of achieving and maintaining a healthy balance between our work-life and personal life.

In this episode we discuss access to drains.

Plumbing is an intricate and complex trade that requires much theoretic and technical knowledge and skill. However, plumbing is a service that is delivered to customers, and customer service and relations are as important to any successful plumbing business, as the technical skills, knowledge, and experience. In this episode we discuss the link between delivering quality customer service and being...

In this technical discussion we talk about Stratification in Heat Pump Systems.

In this technical discussion we talk about Stagnation in Solar Water Heater Systems, to find out what it is, how it is caused, the risk associated with it, and how to prevent it.

In this Technical Discussion Richard Bailie and I discuss Reverse Thermosyphon in a Solar Water Heater Systems. What is it, and how can it be prevented.

In this episode I have a discussion with Brad Boertje, of Borcon, and Steve Brown, of IOPSA, about contracts, to give you, the listener, a better understanding about contracts, how South African Law affects it, how contracts are formed and what can go wrong if proper contracts are not in place.

In this episode we have a conversation with Kabelo Paile and Mosidi Shomang, of the South African Insurance Association, to discuss the importance of having the correct insurance in place, so that you can rest assured that your business is properly protected.

In this technical-themed episode we discuss the Primary Loop of a Solar Water Heater System, to find out exactly what it is, what the requirements therefor are, and what factors to consider when it comes to the primary loop.

In this episode we have a conversation with two experienced business owners, namely Lea Smith, who is also a representative of the PIRB, and Mandy Keil, of the UPP Group, about understanding cashflow and how properly managing it is crucial to the success of our businesses.

In this Technical episode we discuss the Positioning of Components on a Geyser Installation. Although it may seem like the most basic knowledge, auditors reports that they regularly find that many mistakes are made in this regard.

If we don't have a growth mindset, we can easily stagnate in our lives and businesses. In this episode we have a conversation with Anton Venter, of the School of Leadership Africa, and Duncan Keil, of the UPP Group, about the concept of having a growth mindset and the value that it can add to our lives and more importantly, the value it can add to our businesses.

In this Technical Discussion we talk about the Pressure Ratings of Geyser Components, and what is important to consider when installing components.

In this technical discussion we talk about Geyser Wall Mountings.

In this conversation we discuss the Controlling of Solar Water Heater Systems, what can go wrong and what installers should take into consideration.

In this Technical Discussion we talk about the Importance of using a Solar Tank vs a Conventional Tank in Solar Water Heater Systems, as well as complying with the requirements of SANS 1307.

In this technical discussion we talk about the Solar Heater Tempering Valve, its function and the importance thereof.

In this technical episode we discuss the importance of and all the factors to take into consideration for determining the correct sizing of a solar water heater and system.

In this technical conversation we discuss Balanced Pressure, what exactly it is, what the importance is of it being correct, and how it is affected by other factors, like pipe size.

In this technical discussion we talk about Water Pipe Sizing, and the importance of calculating it correctly and the impact of it being done incorrectly.