In a message dated 4/28/00 7:49:21 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
dkrehbiel@kscable.com writes:
> I have a coupla questions regarding shop configurations. Maybe some of you
> can help..
>
> I still need a little more confirmation that my idea of using two single
> stage air compressors in tandem will work to double the capacity. The other
> thing is, I have been priming all my sheet metal in the garage portion of
my
> building. Its 6600 sq ft and the fumes and primer dust get into the rest of
> the building and really dust the place. This is unacceptable for the
> businesses we are in and I need to fix the problem. I am using a respirator
> but have no ventilation in the garage. When the air gets too thick to see,
I
> normally just open the garage door. Problem is, we have lotsa wind here in
> Kansas and between that and the humidity, I wont be wanting to open doors
> for the epoxy and urethane coats.
>
> What kind of ventilation can i use? My thought is to buy a ventilation fan
> and install it in the garage wall. You know, the ones with the louvres that
> open and close so that you can close off the hole when you arent using it.
> Since I own the building, I have no problem cutting a hole in the wall, but
> I need some input. Like WHERE do you install it? High or low? Its a 14 foot
> ceiling. Seems the fumes collect high, but maybe someone knows more about
> this?
>
> Thanks for the input!
>
> Deve
> 50 3100
> 49 3600
Deve,
You should use a non-explosive or explosion proof (forget the actual name)
exhaust motor. I've heard that a normal exhaust motor could light off the
solvents in the fumes. Something to think about.
MIke
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