Eric Aune

Ever thought about changing trades? How about completely changing the industry or trade altogether? This week the guys take some messages from listeners asking advice about switching careers. Episode 200, hosted by Eric Aune & Andy Mickelson Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune https://bit.ly/mechanicalhubIG Andy Mickelson https://bit.ly/AndyMickelsonIG Read more

In today’s fast-paced world, leveraging the power of online resources is essential for the success of any plumbing contractor. Ferguson.com is that resource. As a busy service contractor, time is of the essence. When I plan out my busy week schedule, resource efficiencies are at a premium, and that includes stocking my truck adequately. Moreover Read more

Sharkbite Max Fittings

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmmczHc9_CY Sharkbite becomes Sharkbite MAX with updates on fitting design that will push the pressure limits, grabbing power all while making them even easier to install. Don’t sleep on these push-to-connect fittings. As stated in the video, Eric uses them for transitioning from existing CPVC to PEX or copper with ease Read more

Until now pipe threading with a battery-powered tool was limited to handheld machines, just one step away from their manual predecessors. While extremely useful and massively powerful, powered handheld threaders are best suited for repairs, small jobs and threading in-place. Production threading for electrical, plumbing, heating or gas piping demands heavier tools however, tools that Read more

MX FUEL Threading Machine

MX FUEL Threading Machine The following information was provided to MH directly from Milwaukee Tool. MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee Tool is resetting the standard in pipe threading performance with the industry’s first cordless threading machine. The new MX FUEL™ Pipe Threading Machine harnesses the power of MX FUEL™ Equipment System’s* REDLITHIUM™ batteries to detach operators Read more