[Lab] Laser Update

[Darcy Whyte]

Just don't install anything permanent.

Surely venting to the outside can't be as bad as venting indoors which is
what was happening.



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On Wed, May 22, 2013 at 4:29 PM, Lisa Mibach <heritage1 at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> I have a friend who installed a used submarine exhaust fan for solvent
> extraction-it was mounted on a pivot so it could be closed in bad weather.
>
> You will likely need advice/certification from health and safety
> officials-I am not sure who they are but an engineering company would know.
>
> Lisa
>
> From: Henri Kuschkowitz <henri.kuschkowitz at gmail.com>
> Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 3:58 PM
> To: Britta Evans-Fenton <technical at artengine.ca>
> Cc: lab <lab at artengine.ca>
> Subject: Re: [Lab] Laser Update
>
> hey britta,
>
> I have a friend that created a vortex for their cmc machine at industrial
> design carleton. i am frequently in contact and can ask some questions if
> you like.
>
> cheers,
> Henri
>
>
> On 2013-05-22, at 3:22 PM, Britta Evans-Fenton <technical at artengine.ca>
> wrote:
>
>  Hello All,
>  I have another laser update for everyone.
>  We are currently having filtration problems again, which has lead me
> securing a space near our space that has an external wall.
>  PRO: we can now exhaust outside.
>  CON: we now have to build something to vent outside
>  CON: we will be limited to only engraving all items after work hours.
>  PRO: we will no longer have to worry about someone booking the lab to
> discourage the use of the laser.
>  Also we have brought up the question as to whether we need to filter for
> the acrylic.
>  Is it better to fill the air with plastic or our landfills with the HEPA
> filters full of it.  Especially at this rate, we are going through one a
> month or so.
>  Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
>  Also is anyone interested in helping the design and build of the
> exhausted if it goes ahead.
>  Please do not use the laser for the time being, I will update you shortly.
> Britta
>
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