From my experience as a formulator of solvent borne coatings and adhesives, even the best designed and constructed fume hood will not function efficiently if it is not installed properly, including proper design of the infrastructure (e.g., make-up air of the laboratory and facility).
Richard Swanson
TheChem
Greater Chicagoland Area
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Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2013 5:35 PM
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Subject: [DCHAS-L] Chemistry Fume Hood Experience
Good Afternoon,
I would like to start a discussion on current experience with chemistry fume hoods related to overall quality, best value, interior construction, coatings/materials of construction, installation issues, air flow alarms, order lead time, energy saving features plus anything else that comes to mind.
Thank you,
James S. Johnson Ph.D., CIH, QEP
JSJ and Associates
Pleasanton, CA 94588