[Lab] Laser Update

Mon Jun 3 11:43:18 EDT 2013

So you mean it's running with the original filter and the new blower is for
the future location which is near a window?

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On Mon, Jun 3, 2013 at 11:37 AM, Britta Evans-Fenton <technical at artengine.ca
> wrote:

> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Darcy Whyte
>>
>> Art+ inventorArtist.com | Aviation rubber-power.com | Software Since '88
>> siteware.com | Contact: darcy at siteware.com | 613-563-3634 by appointment
>> | Canada N 45° 25'03.1" W 75° 42'21.4"
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> 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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