From: Kristi Ohr <kohr**At_Symbol_Here**UMASS.EDU>
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] flood prevention question
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2019 21:54:07 +0000
Reply-To: ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety <DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**PRINCETON.EDU>
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Hi Melinda,

 

Check out air condensers like these.

 

https://chemglass.com/condenser-high-efficiency-air-condenser-waterless

 

I would definitely make sure you evaluate these for your particular process before letting them go overnight though.

 

As you say, recirculators are a great option as well.

 

All the best,

 

Kristi

 

 

Kristi Ohr, Ph.D.
Chemical Safety Services Manager

Environmental Health and Safety
UMass Amherst
40 Campus Center Way
Draper Hall
Amherst, MA 01003
Office: 413-545-5117

Cell: 413-800-4408

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From: ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety <DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**PRINCETON.EDU> On Behalf Of Melinda Box
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2019 4:15 PM
To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**PRINCETON.EDU
Subject: [DCHAS-L] flood prevention question

 

Hi, all,

 

We recently had a flood due to an insecurely attached hose on a water-cooled condenser set up overnight.

 

So I am on the hunt for ways to reduce this risk, besides attaching the hose more securely.  I know there are recirculating system options, but I don't know what's suitable for overnight cooling.

 

All input welcome,

Thanks,

Melinda Box, M. Ed.
Organic Chemistry Lab Supervisor

Chem Dept Safety Officer

North Carolina State University

Department of Chemistry

Fox  328

Tel: (919) 515-2537

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