The Water Table Podcast
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The Water Table podcast is a place to learn about agricultural water management topics that impact our industry. Jamie Duininck hosts thought-provoking conversations with a wide variety of experts on topics such as drainage best practices, product standards, technical answers, conservation efforts, land values, crop health, economic impact, system design, safety issues, and more.
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Beyond the Squeeze Test: How Unseen Variables Cost Farmers
Episode 134 | 21 min
With Guest:
- Paul Schrupp of Prinsco, Director of Quality & Continuous Improvement
In part two of the Perspectives on Pipe Quality series, host Jamie Duininck talks with Paul Schrupp, Director of Quality and Continuous Improvement at Prinsco, about the often unseen factors that determine whether pipe performs for decades or fails in the field.
They discuss why a simple squeeze test can give false confidence, how wall thickness distribution and corrugation design impact performance, and why temperature extremes expose weaknesses in pipe quality. Paul also explains the role of resin science, carbon black for UV protection, and ASTM testing in building products that meet and exceed expectations.
The conversation makes one thing clear: quality is not about doing the minimum. It is about building pipe that farmers can rely on, pipe that delivers long-term value, protects investments, and supports rural communities for generations.
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