Aaron Loosli

I have worked at McWane Ductile since 2006. As a second-generation employee, I am proud to be a part of the McWane family. I’ve held a number of positions over the years and currently, I am a Sales Representative for Utah and Colorado. I love getting to know the many different people that work with our pipe and cherish the relationships that I have formed both inside and outside of the company. I enjoy spending my free time golfing, hiking, and camping with my family.

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How to Use the McWane Pocket Engineer Flow Calculator – Number 2 in a Series of 11

By Aaron Loosli 07/21/2021 In Products Technical

How much water can I get through that pipe? What size pipe should I use to carry that much water? Two similar-sounding questions that, in truth, are entirely different. Not to mention, both are missing the keyword to consider in resolving each question, that word being "efficiently." The McWane Pocket Engineer (PE) Flow Calculator quickly and easily answers all three concerns - flow rate, pipe size, and flow efficiency.

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How to Use The McWane Pocket Engineer Volume Calculator – the First in a Series of 11

By Aaron Loosli 05/07/2021 In Products Technical

In recent years, an increasing number of locales and authorities have adopted greater controls of the water used in hydrostatic testing, flushing, and disinfection of utility pipelines, post-installation. Whether from a feeder hydrant to be metered, or when there might be a fee applied on the volume of water used, how does an engineer, contractor, or inspector compute the amount of water needed for these tasks? Sometimes it is required to demonstrate during flushing operations that the water inside a pipeline section has been “exchanged” a designated number of times during the specified flushing. So, just how much water does it take to fill or flush 1,500 feet of 12-inch class 52 DI pipe?

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How To Use an OD (Outside Diameter) Tape on Ductile Iron Pipe

By Aaron Loosli 06/25/2020 In Installation Technical

Jimmy sends a text to Bill, "I can't get into the virtual meeting." Bill replies, "You need to click on the link I sent you." Jimmy responds "Where is the link?" A frustrated Bill answers, "In the email about the meeting." A confused Jimmy asks, "On my computer? Bill answers again, "Yes! Is your computer on?" Jimmy fumbles to turn on his computer and texts Bill again, "OK, it is now. How do I get to the meeting?" Does this situation sound familiar to you? Have you ever explained something to someone only to realize that they knew less about the subject than you had previously assumed? In this episode of Iron Strong, we'll cover how to use an OD (Outside Diameter) Tape when measuring Ductile iron pipe.

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A Story of Water

By Aaron Loosli 04/17/2020 In Environmental & Safety Installation Products Technical

Every summer, I go backpacking with my family into the Uinta Mountains of Utah. The Uinta mountain range is enormous, very remote, and extremely beautiful. One of the most scenic areas in the entire range is called Red Castle. In this area of the Uintas rises a towering red monolith with peaks that reach straight into the sky, hence the name. Getting there requires a grueling 10-mile trek, but the beauty and serenity are well worth the effort...

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How to Avoid Frozen Ductile Iron Pipelines Using Electrical Thawing

By Aaron Loosli 03/06/2020 In Installation Technical

Just as we start to feel that spring is just around the corner, Mother Nature reminds us that we are still in the midst of winter and warmer weather may still be days away. Lower temperatures are great for skiing, sledding, and hot beverages by the fire. However, in some parts of the country, a lower reading on the thermometer means trouble for our water lines.
In extremely cold weather, the water in our pipelines can freeze, cutting off supply to our homes and businesses. This inconvenient problem can be remedied in Ductile iron pipelines through the process of electrical thawing

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Acknowledging Our Hidden Responders

By Aaron Loosli 08/09/2019 In Environmental & Safety Services

It’s summertime and it’s HOT! The days are filled with parades, lemonade, fireworks, and HEAT! Unfortunately, some of the days are also filled with wildfires, hurricanes, and other disasters. Luckily, we have an extraordinary group of emergency professionals that respond to these various disasters referred to as “first responders.”

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What is the Purpose of the Seal Coat on Ductile Iron Pipe?

By Aaron Loosli 07/20/2019 In Products Technical

The normal, stocking item for Ductile iron pipe products is lined and coated with a sealcoat that comes in your choice of black. Many water professionals wonder about the purpose of this coating, or paint, that gives Ductile iron pipe it’s familiar appearance. In this article we offer some explanation and history behind the application and advancement of the sealcoat.

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What Is It Like To Tour A McWane Ductile Iron Pipe Plant?

By Aaron Loosli 12/13/2018 In Our Company Technical

Touring a McWane Ductile Iron Pipe plant is a unique and memorable experience. You get the opportunity to see firsthand how we take just a few simple raw materials and convert them into the strongest, most reliable, most time-tested pipe material on the market today.

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Eight Steps for Installing V-Bio® Polywrap (With Video)

By Aaron Loosli 04/06/2018 In Installation

Polyethylene encasement (polywrap) has been used since 1958 to protect ductile iron pipe from corrosion. It is the most popular, economical, and successful method for protecting pipe from corrosion.
A new advancement in polyethylene encasement called V-Bio® adds additional protection by inhibiting the formation of corrosion cells under the wrap. McWane Ductile added V-Bio® polywrap to its line of products in 2015. Adding a few steps to your pipe installation with V-Bio® is an Iron Strong decision that will benefit your pipeline for generations.

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