[Lab] Laser Update

Mon Jun 3 11:52:06 EDT 2013

Yes, the laser is running with the original filter.  And the blower is
being planned and worked on.

Britta

On Mon, Jun 3, 2013 at 11:43 AM, Darcy Whyte <darcy at siteware.com> wrote:

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