[Lab] Laser Update

[Andrew Post]

Hi Lab Awesome People,

To move venting forward,
Do you have permission from the landowner? Typically installation would be
through a wall. Google map shows the building with a thick stone exterior.
A mason would take a few hours to properly install a louver, which would be
permanent.

Do you have a budget for this installation? Exceedingly rough,
$600 - Mech Eng to verify building airflow
$600 - Mason, wall penetration
$600 - HVAC installer's time
$250 - painted louver (not including HVAC installer markup)
$150 - snap lock pipe, reducers, elbows, screws (not including HVAC
installer markup)
~$2,200

Pieces required are available from HVAC suppliers in Ottawa;
EH Price - Louvers
Noble Trade (bought Don Park) - Piping, elbows,  screws

For the very near term it could be vented out a window. It doesn't look as
nice, however it may become the only option if the landowner does not
approve cutting the stone.

I can help install the inside HVAC, and advise wall penetration but not
complete it. If anyone is interested in the fan I picked up, I would love
to drop it off.

Sincerely,
Andrew Post
Mechanical Engineering Student
(613) 608 - 2556


On Sun, Jun 2, 2013 at 6:52 PM, Lisa Mibach <heritage1 at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> Thanks for this Andrew,
> I think a professional should be involved in the installation-lots of
> hazards, lots of liability…
>
> Lisa Mibach
>
> From: Andrew Post <AndrewPost at AndrewPost.ca>
> Date: Monday, May 27, 2013 11:13 AM
> To: Matthew Bells <matt at mbells.ca>
> Cc: Modlab <lab at artengine.ca>, <jweisberg at sympatico.ca>
>
> Subject: Re: [Lab] Laser Update
>
> Hello all,
>
> I'm Andrew, an undergrad Mechanical Engineering student at Carleton. I'm
> new and haven't visited the lab yet. A few ideas and comments after a few
> summers of HVAC installation.
>
>  - I picked an 8" inline fan during the Glebe garage sale. ~$350MSRP for
> $20 used, ~580 cubic feet per minute. Elicent AXC 200B Data sheet here:
> http://www.elicent.it/upload/allegatiprodotti/axc.DYN4eb29f21cc79e.pdf
> - Most fan types will work for venting the laser. Shorter duct runs, with
> higher radius turns are preferred.
> - Use aluminum foil tape to seal the joints (surfaces need to be fairly
> clean), available at hardware stores. Duct tape disintegrates after a few
> months. Alternately a more permanent seal can be created with duct sealer,
> (borrow from an HVAC guy, see http://www.ductmate.com/product.aspx?id=23).
>
> I can help build a hood if the laser doesn't have a build in air
> collection system.
>
> Sincerely,
> Andrew Post
> Mechanical Engineering Student
> (613) 608 - 2556
>
>
> On Thu, May 23, 2013 at 11:10 PM, Matthew Bells <matt at mbells.ca> wrote:
>
>> One of the important things that kwartzlab learned is the blower should
>> go at the exhaust end of the pipe… if you put is near the laser, it will
>> pressurize a leaky pipe with noxious fumes.****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> Also, you probably want a blower if you don’t already have one to make
>> sure the lenses don’t get buildup of smoke residue.****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> -Matt ****
>>
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