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Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] flammable refrigerator vs. Explosion proof refrigerator
Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 23:27:03 -0400
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Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] flammable refrigerator vs. Explosion proof refrigerator
Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2013 10:34:59 +0000
Author: Kohler, Christopher E

From: Edward Movitz <movitz**At_Symbol_Here**OLEMISS.EDU>
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] flammable refrigerator vs. Explosion proof refrigerator
Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2013 02:30:59 +0000
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Wayne,
Simply put : An explosion proof refrigerator must be hard wired into an explosion proof junction box in a room with only explosion proof lighting, ventilation and switches. If you put a plug on an explosion proof refrigerator and put it into a normal lab area, it is a flammable refrigerator (sealed relays, no open compressors, magnetic locks) . 

So, a flammable refrigerator prevents explosions or sparking fires within the unit, explosion proof are guaranteed to not start a fire inside or outside the unit.

We do not recommend our students or employees working in flammable atmospheres, so we do not use/recommend explosion proof refrigerators/labs.

Hope this helps.

 


Edward M. Movitz

Health & Safety Officer / FSO

The University of Mississippi 

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From: DCHAS-L Discussion List [dchas-l**At_Symbol_Here**MED.CORNELL.EDU] on behalf of Wayne Phan [Wayne.Phan**At_Symbol_Here**POMONA.EDU]
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Subject: [DCHAS-L] flammable refrigerator vs. Explosion proof refrigerator

Hi,

What is the difference between flammable refrigerator vs. Explosion proof refrigerator?  Which one do you recommend for storing mostly flammable chemical.

 

Thanks!

 

Wayne

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