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  1. 72mattski

    Brick Building Preservation

    Good morning all. I manage a production facility in Baltimore. Our building is brick building built in the 1940's. The brick and mortar are deteriorating. Reapplying mortar seems easy enough. Is there a recommended coating to be applied to the brick that would help preserve it? I...
  2. 72mattski

    Light weight ducting for humid air.

    I am re-installing ducting and dedicated exhaust fans to the vent ports of an industrial tunnel washer (a washing machine on serious steroids). There will be three headers and dedicated exhaust fans for the three different process zones (wash, bleach and rinse). The air in all three zones will...
  3. 72mattski

    3-1/2" Pipe fittings source

    LittleInch: The building was built in 1944 as a wood treatment and cabinetry shop. There are A LOT of things that were done an used in that time frame that are long since forgotten. However, to answer your question, it is malleable steel. The pipe fittings are cast with 3 1/2 on...
  4. 72mattski

    3-1/2" Pipe fittings source

    I have to modify an antiquated water header. It is made up primarily of 3-1/2" pipe. 4" and 3" fittings are not a problem......3-1/2" fittings and pipe......well.... not so easily found. Does anyone have a source for fittings and pipe of this size? Matt Merrick Chief Engineer
  5. 72mattski

    KNOCK OUT

    As always, great feedback. I love this website. My original suspicions confirmed, I think I will go the way of the jig saw. Thanks to all you guys. Matt Merrick Chief Engineer
  6. 72mattski

    KNOCK OUT

    I need to make several, ten to be exact, 2.15" x 3" rectangular holes in a new control panel door, about 16 gauge thick. This is to mount some Red Lion, Cub5 counter/rate meters. Is there an inexpensive way to do this with out completely disassembling the panel door or buying a die...
  7. 72mattski

    Temporary support of a load bearing column

    AnthonyDeramo, Thanks. Great idea. I can ge the scaffolding rep to put together a package that should do the job. Also keeps me from having to purchase the steel. Thanks for the ideas. Hats off to you guys!! Matt Merrick Chief Engineer
  8. 72mattski

    Temporary support of a load bearing column

    Bridgebuster, Thanks. I had thought of the idea of using a shorter column with a jack, I had hoped there was a way to get around buying the steel column, but I think you are right on. Thanks again. Matt Merrick Chief Engineer
  9. 72mattski

    Temporary support of a load bearing column

    Good morning fellow engineers, technicians, and jacks of the trade. This is not my typical forum but I need some advice. I have to move a steel round column supporting a load bearing I-Beam. I have already had the structural design evaluated and got the design engineers go ahead to move this...
  10. 72mattski

    Water hammer

    I hope it is ok to ask what brand you would recommend.... I have multiple hot water (160 F), tempered water (115 F), and cold water lines of varying size (2", 1-1/2" and 1") through which flow is controlled by normally closed, 120 VAC solenoid valves. The header pressures are close to 40 psi...
  11. 72mattski

    Power source interlock question

    OUTSTANDING!!! Thanks guys. You can make a pretty smart fellow like me feel not so smart as the solution truely is quite simple: Three sets of two contactors. Each set has a mechanical or electrical interlock to prevent both from being shut. Two (the primary two) are powered from the two...
  12. 72mattski

    Power source interlock question

    Good morning, I have a question that I am sure I could figure out, but I also know I do not need to re-invent the wheel and there is A LOT of expertise on this site...so I thank you ahead of time for your help and hopefully constructive comments. To the situation: I currently have two 480VAC...

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