Powering your Leister Varimat V2

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We’ve discussed the power requirements for the Leister Varimat V2 (230V, 4600W).  We’ve talked about the right generator for your V2 (recommended minimum 12kW).  But what if you’re on a job that has “house” power? We know that most generators run single phase 230, so it’s not a problem.  But when you’re running your power…Details

AQMD Rule 1147

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We’ve been deluged with roofers calling and faxing asking about AQMD Rule 1147, and how it applies to their roofing kettles.  Briefly summarized: Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Rule 1147 – Nitrogen Oxide Reductions from Combustion Sources “applies to various types of equipment which burn fuel, such as ovens, dryers, dehydrators, heaters…and other combustion equipment…Details

2010 in review

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The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how this blog did in 2010, and here’s a high level summary of its overall blog health: The Blog-Health-o-Meter™ reads This blog is doing awesome!. Crunchy numbers A Boeing 747-400 passenger jet can hold 416 passengers. This blog was viewed about 1,700 times in 2010. That’s about…Details

Are You Into Solar??

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As government regulations change and more people are adding solar panels to their roofs, we receive calls asking what products we have to make installation of solar panels easier and/or cheaper.  A product we’ve been selling for over a year is the brainchild of another product (CommDeck): SolaDeck. SolaDeck is a prewired roof-mounted base that…Details

Permanent Horizontal Lifelines

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Word on the street is OSHA is going to make building owners responsible for permanent fall protection on their buildings, instead of whichever contractor uses the roof.  Needless to say, there is tremendous push back from building owner associations, arguing the burden shouldn’t be on them.  OSHA (may) counter that building owners have the simplest…Details