[Lab] Laser Update

Mon Jun 3 11:37:27 EDT 2013

Ok So I've just like to clarify all!

The laser seems to be up and running again.  I'm going to do the test on it
today and send out an email by the end of the day confirming this.

We will be moving the laser into the other room some time in the future but
not this week and it will be venting outside through a window, not a wall.

Andrew: that building looks like the one across the street from us, due to
the construction that will be happening soon, we will not be punching any
holes in the walls, as that room will be someone's office in the next
couple of years.

I will get back to you on all this soon.

Britta
TECHNICAL COORDINATOR

On Sun, Jun 2, 2013 at 9:36 PM, Darcy Whyte <darcy at siteware.com> wrote:

> For my laser I just took a pipe, a blower Michael Grant gave me and I made
> an acrylic plate to mount in the nearest window. I can take it on and off
> the window in a few seconds whenever I want.
>
> I'm not sure what's involved with the lab laser since I don't know where
> it's being installed. I've not seen a picture or a location.
>
>
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> On Sun, Jun 2, 2013 at 9:26 PM, Andrew Post <AndrewPost at andrewpost.ca>wrote:
>
>> 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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