Pump Troubleshooting [Ep 123]

In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we’re speaking with Sielen Namdar from Schneider Electric about water shortages, integrated water management and digital water adoption. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/V7FgB1_xRVg Pumps & Systems Podcast homepage: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/podcast/ Pumps & Systems Magazine: http://www.pumpsandsystems.com Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski

In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we’re continuing our Industry Veterans special series by speaking with John Merrill, manager of reliability engineering, Americas for EagleBurgmann. He’s going to tell us about his experiences learning on the job in a friend’s startup, what changes he’s seen in the industry over the years, his thoughts on the transfer of knowledge between generations of workers and what he thinks the future might hold for the industry. For more information on our 2026 Industry Veterans of the Year, visit: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/tag/industry-veterans-2026/ Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PkR-LlG6ehI?si=GTxqYHN-9_e0l9Um Pumps & Systems Podcast homepage: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/podcast/ Pumps & Systems Magazine: http://www.pumpsandsystems.com Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski

In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we're speaking with Les Flynn from CAPE HydroTek, who is going to tell us about catalytic water treatment systems and what kinds of challenges that technology can help with. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xmYrtQTSd2A?si=hsGA-RF-XBCr6fLt Pumps & Systems Podcast homepage: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/podcast/ Pumps & Systems Magazine: http://www.pumpsandsystems.com Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski

In this new series, we’re speaking to three industry veterans to get their views on the past, present and future of the pumps industry. In this episode, Cathy Wilson talks about starting out in the 1980s, her advice for newcomers, how the industry has changed over the years and the importance of going above and beyond. For more information on our 2026 Industry Veterans of the Year, visit: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/tag/industry-veterans-2026/ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JhcX1svoBy0?si=tB4468rKLYGTC9Lz Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast! Pumps & Systems Podcast homepage: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/podcast/ Pumps & Systems Magazine: http://www.pumpsandsystems.com Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski

In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we’re speaking with Nick Terranova from Homa Pumps. He’s going to be giving us some pro tips about pump troubleshooting, including first steps and finding the source of the issue. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast! Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/vjGn7G0WAqA?si=GKCbW2JBUt2_75us Pumps & Systems Podcast homepage: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/podcast/ Pumps & Systems Magazine: http://www.pumpsandsystems.com Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski

In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we’re speaking with Guy Voss, president of the Water Collaborative Delivery Association (WCDA). He’s going to tell us about collaborative delivery methods in the water industry - what they are, why they’re useful and how you can learn more. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PEB0hAqACDQ Pumps & Systems Podcast homepage: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/podcast/ Pumps & Systems Magazine: http://www.pumpsandsystems.com Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski

In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we're speaking with Michael Rice from SEEPEX about aftermarket and service work in the pump industry, specifically as it relates to progressive cavity (PC) pumps. We'll also discuss the skilled labor shortage and how to encourage young people to pursue a future in pumps. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/37Z5F8g4U7s?si=QfKvacKEc8HJUe71 Pumps & Systems Podcast homepage: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/podcast/ Pumps & Systems Magazine: http://www.pumpsandsystems.com Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski

In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we’re speaking with Kevin Lysyk, chief technology officer of Aquatic Informatics, who’s going to tell us about AI and digital twins in the water industry. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/i7NV3pnrt70 Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski

In this episode of the Pumps & Systems Podcast, we’re speaking with Jeremy Black from Greene Tweed about sealing in high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) environments. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast! Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vU4BRH0pm3c?si=8ZSFrEajFVYmwwGi Pumps & Systems Podcast homepage: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/podcast/ Pumps & Systems Magazine: http://www.pumpsandsystems.com Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski

In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we're speaking with Chris MacDonald, founder of CPM Pipelines, about pipeline rehabilitation systems - how the industry is evolving, what challenges there are in implementing new technologies and what we might see in the future. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xSntuTsV1KE?si=0nfQmkyc9NVrd0ic Pumps & Systems Podcast homepage: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/podcast/ Pumps & Systems Magazine: http://www.pumpsandsystems.com Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski