DCHAS-L Archives ยท Post dated December 18, 2007
From: Denise Dubois <ddubois1**At_Symbol_Here**UVM.EDU>
Subject: Flammable Storage Cabinets
Date: Dec 18, 2007 19:32 UTC
Reply-To: Denise Dubois <ddubois1**At_Symbol_Here**UVM.EDU>
In-Reply-To:
We have 45 gallon flammable storage cabinets with clogged flash arrestors, so they're not exhausting properly (or at all in some cases). I spoke with the manufacturer who informed me that the arrestors are not replaceable and should be cleaned with a mild detergent solution every 6 months. This has proven to be a challenge in the past because the cabinet design makes the arrestors difficult to access and the recommended detergent solution is not effective. Has anyone experienced any similar situations or have any advice for cleaning and maintaining the arrestors and/or cabinets? Thanks in advance, Denise Denise DuBois Laboratory Safety Coordinator Environmental Safety University of Vermont McAuley Hall - Room 103 250 Colchester Avenue Burlington, VT 05401 802-656-3321(phone) ddubois1**At_Symbol_Here**uvm.edu(email)