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Forum: Safety 2012-08-25, 6:29am
Replies: 18
Views: 7,446
Posted By JoeDeM
The vortex is not that loud, but it's not silent,...

The vortex is not that loud, but it's not silent, it's really the air being sucked in that's making all the noise, the 10" is rated at 790cfm, I was lucky and picked it up used from Craigslist. So...
Forum: Safety 2012-08-24, 3:22pm
Replies: 18
Views: 7,446
Posted By JoeDeM
I guess that depends on the torch, if you are...

I guess that depends on the torch, if you are running a Red Max/Red Rocket vs a Minor, I don't think most torches put out enough BTU's to make it an issue. But I do agree that the harbor fright fan...
Forum: Safety 2012-08-24, 12:25pm
Replies: 19
Views: 6,844
Posted By JoeDeM
here's a thought I had, your bucket may have a...

here's a thought I had, your bucket may have a clear coat on it and when you torch you are heating it up, I only say this because you said it smells like plastic.
Forum: Safety 2012-08-23, 1:02pm
Replies: 10
Views: 3,255
Posted By JoeDeM
The depth of the funnel has no effect, the...

The depth of the funnel has no effect, the distance is from the end of the flame, or you can measure from the torch face 12" to 14". There is a trade off of going too wide your FPM drops & your CFM...
Forum: Safety 2012-08-22, 6:38am
Replies: 10
Views: 3,255
Posted By JoeDeM
You can't go wrong with bigger, get a quote for...

You can't go wrong with bigger, get a quote for 16" or 18". 16" will give you a 324cfm per foot of opening, and 18" will give you 257cfm per foot of opening.

Some info
There are 3 thing to...
Forum: Safety 2012-08-20, 10:42am
Replies: 10
Views: 3,255
Posted By JoeDeM
I would go with round over square, 12" should be...

I would go with round over square, 12" should be fine. If you are having it made I would ask about having a safety edge or rolled edge done on the 12" end, less chance of getting cut if you...
Forum: Safety 2012-08-16, 11:13am
Replies: 4
Views: 5,585
Posted By JoeDeM
That fan is not good enough, when using a Funnel...

That fan is not good enough, when using a Funnel type system, you need to use a brute force approach, I would look at Vortex type inline fans. The fan you mention is rated at 266 free air, I would...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-09-02, 7:07pm
Replies: 9
Views: 3,652
Posted By JoeDeM
for bead making, it really doesn't matter, but...

for bead making, it really doesn't matter, but for welding where you are melting the metal it's important. L low carbon is what we in the trade call food grade.
Forum: Safety 2011-09-02, 4:58pm
Replies: 26
Views: 11,287
Posted By JoeDeM
The beauty of using a BBQ tanks, is that even on...

The beauty of using a BBQ tanks, is that even on the weekend you can get it filled, and I usually have an extra filled one on stand by.
Forum: Studio 2011-09-02, 12:15pm
Replies: 3
Views: 2,858
Posted By JoeDeM
I agree, I went the same way, upgraded the house...

I agree, I went the same way, upgraded the house to 200 amp, with a pony box of 100 amps in the studio.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-09-02, 10:22am
Replies: 9
Views: 3,652
Posted By JoeDeM
if you are making large core beads 3/16" or...

if you are making large core beads 3/16" or higher then you can use 304L. "L" stands for low carbon.
Forum: Safety 2011-09-01, 7:25pm
Replies: 16
Views: 6,055
Posted By JoeDeM
Cheryl, you don't need a sheet metal license to...

Cheryl, you don't need a sheet metal license to buy sheet metal, try contacting Don Park, they have location all over Ontario, you need to ask for 10" snap lock. You need a license to install hvac.
Forum: Safety 2011-08-31, 12:20pm
Replies: 31
Views: 10,051
Posted By JoeDeM
you want something like this, with a better fan. ...

you want something like this, with a better fan.

http://i56.tinypic.com/2ues2me.jpg
Forum: Safety 2011-08-31, 11:31am
Replies: 31
Views: 10,051
Posted By JoeDeM
The easiest fix would be to bring the duct down...

The easiest fix would be to bring the duct down to where the torch is, and add a 12" cone in front of the torch. The hood is way to large, you have spread your capture zone too thin and away from the...
Forum: Safety 2011-08-31, 11:01am
Replies: 31
Views: 10,051
Posted By JoeDeM
There are 3 problems, first your hood is not...

There are 3 problems, first your hood is not really a hood, you need to make it smaller and lower it closer to the torch, and add sides to it to increase the capture zone. The second is the fan, it...
Forum: Safety 2011-08-31, 10:43am
Replies: 26
Views: 11,287
Posted By JoeDeM
it comes from the welding industry, it's more a...

it comes from the welding industry, it's more a problem with internal mix torches, but with reverse flow check valves and flashback arrestor, this problem has pretty much disappeared.
Forum: Safety 2011-08-22, 9:58am
Replies: 16
Views: 7,554
Posted By JoeDeM
I did this once, I was working on a ventilation...

I did this once, I was working on a ventilation system at a local mall, and it sucked my blue print in, had to go up on the roof and unclog it from the fan, then had to explain to my boss why I...
Forum: Safety 2010-12-15, 1:34pm
Replies: 20
Views: 6,900
Posted By JoeDeM
One other thing, is those inline fans are not...

One other thing, is those inline fans are not very good, they were design as a duct booster fan, and may not have enough cfm's to pull all the products of combustion out, I would seriously consider...
Forum: The Dark Room 2010-12-14, 12:19pm
Replies: 17
Views: 6,271
Posted By JoeDeM
you mean better glass (L-series) ;) P.S....

you mean better glass (L-series) ;)

P.S. I'm in the Nikon camp, but I lust over some of that L glass.
Forum: The Dark Room 2010-12-14, 12:09pm
Replies: 9
Views: 3,814
Posted By JoeDeM
The feature you want to look for is...

The feature you want to look for is Autobracketing, this will allow you to take 3 or more shots with different EV settings, most cameras can do 3, but some of the higher end cameras can do 7....
Forum: Safety 2010-12-14, 10:36am
Replies: 20
Views: 6,900
Posted By JoeDeM
just a thought but, where are you getting fresh...

just a thought but, where are you getting fresh air from? . Are you using an oxy-con?
Forum: Safety 2010-11-11, 8:06am
Replies: 8
Views: 4,370
Posted By JoeDeM
I would get a vortex or a Fantech fan the vortex...

I would get a vortex or a Fantech fan the vortex 8" is a 747 cfm, but it really depends how far you are going to run the duct. The fan in your picture is a terrible fan, and should only be used as a...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-11-10, 8:09am
Replies: 21
Views: 4,363
Posted By JoeDeM
I run a minor on a 5lpm Oxy/Con, and I use BE90...

I run a minor on a 5lpm Oxy/Con, and I use BE90 which is stiffer, and it has no problem melting it, in fact I find it melts 104coe too easy.

Oxy/Con is the only way to go, there is nothing worst...
Forum: Safety 2010-10-27, 11:32am
Replies: 5
Views: 3,651
Posted By JoeDeM
I'd be more concerned with safety shields of some...

I'd be more concerned with safety shields of some sort. If you are only running the torch for a few minutes at a time you should be OK. if you plan on running it all day, you need to direct the...
Forum: Safety 2010-10-05, 9:40am
Replies: 10
Views: 4,127
Posted By JoeDeM
Nothing beats a good barley box setup with make...

Nothing beats a good barley box setup with make up air, that said as long as you stay in the capture area of the cone you are safe. People use large CFM as a brute force method to ensure capture of...
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