Cleaning Fusible Links Exhaust Cleaning

JohnB said:
I guess that would make me just pretty good since I have only done this for 20 years right LOL..... Don't ya just Luv it.... I love cleaning Hoods and yep i clean the links as well .. and if they are really bad I disarm the fire system just to be sure it wont fire when I hit them with 3000 psi .. but since I am a recognized and certified fire system person I can disarm the fire system (( It's in the code ))
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:eek:k::eek:k::eek:k::thumbup2:Yes your right now i have 13 years under my belt on my own and 20 years knowledge.:clapping:All i use is 1250 psi 3.5 gpm to clean a system and i havnt poped a link yet and ,God forbids,a link pops i have a few certified fire companies ready to come out when i need them.:eek:uttahere: One of the companies also cleans hood systems but admits i am simply the best,huh? So he gives me work.Then an "ikca" company decides to give up hood system cleaning and choose me to take over all his account,huh?Heck stuff happens what can you do but the fact is you have to clean a system in its entirety.:angel:And hood system detailing is my life and love as well.It feeds my family and provides all our wants so no complaints,heck i love this work so much i cant wait to get another chinese or a system that has been neglected for years thats what i live for.:clapping::joyful:
Marko:agree:
 
JohnB said:
I guess that would make me just pretty good since I have only done this for 20 years right LOL..... Don't ya just Luv it.... I love cleaning Hoods and yep i clean the links as well .. and if they are really bad I disarm the fire system just to be sure it wont fire when I hit them with 3000 psi .. but since I am a recognized and certified fire system person I can disarm the fire system (( It's in the code ))
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I agree with you John. Although I typically won't touch another persons system unless I really feel the need to.

I also have a issue with Mr Acklands statement. 30 lbs of pressure is alot. I will have to dig out my install books from all the main manufacturers and from Brooks, but if my memory serves me correctly, Aghh gotta check. I will have to re visit the specs.

I know that the actual ansul brand fuseable links are rated at 30 or 32 lbs tensil strenght, but the over the counter ones from Brooks are only rated at around 12 lbs I think. LIke I said I have to look it up.
 
For the record Phil cleaned kitchen exhaust systems for 20 some years before he started teaching.

BIOGRAPHY OF PHIL ACKLAND
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Born: March 13, 1959
Dual Citizen of both U.S.A. and Canada
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
February 1971 to September 1993
Owner and president of Commercial Vent Cleaning Co. Ltd.
Vancouver, BC, Canada
April 1976 to present
Owner and president of Phillip Ackland Holdings Ltd.
Summerland, BC, Canada
1989 to 1992
Founder and first president of the International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association
November 1991 to present
President of Ducting Entry Systems Company Inc.
Atlanta, GA, USA
October 2003 to present
Owner and president of Phil Ackland and Associates LLC
Summerland, BC, CANADA
 
mbryan said:
For the record Phil cleaned kitchen exhaust systems for 20 some years before he started teaching.
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OK, but is he certified by God?
 
While I do not share the same enthusiasm on cleaning a restaraunt hood like a chinese restaurant that has not been cleaned in years like Marko... I have alot of new accounts that I will definitly charge extra if the hood has been neglected.. While my fusible link test was just something to do because I was bored that day.. It sort of proved that it will take alot to bust a fusible link using caustic or even leaving caustic on it for a set amount of time.. I have learned that Battery acid however will eat the crap out of a fusible link pretty quick , thank god I dont have to clean with that... Anyway the weather was wrong tonight said it was only gonna be 30 degrees but outside on my little thermometer it says 28 already .. The job I have is one that the exhaust fan is on a white rubber roof , I just didn't feel like I ce Skating tonight so I guess I will just take a break.. Heck I only have 13 more jobs to do before the end of the year.. I will just have to double up..
 
thanks thad, good point

"I am on the field i didnt learn to be what i am from you or anyone here.It was me and me only." marko

Proverbs 27:1
Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.

rando
 
cleanhoods said:
No i didnt pull my head out of anything Lou it just makes me wonder why an "expert" cant answer a simple question.You have to clean the entire system period,do you? I know i do and i make sure of it as well.
Marko:nhl_checking:
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OK, so your doing what your suppose to do. So put down the bullhorn.

Let's see some pics!!
 
mbryan said:
For the record Phil cleaned kitchen exhaust systems for 20 some years before he started teaching.

BIOGRAPHY OF PHIL ACKLAND
Z.jpg

Born: March 13, 1959
Dual Citizen of both U.S.A. and Canada
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
February 1971 to September 1993
Owner and president of Commercial Vent Cleaning Co. Ltd.
Vancouver, BC, Canada
April 1976 to present
Owner and president of Phillip Ackland Holdings Ltd.
Summerland, BC, Canada
1989 to 1992
Founder and first president of the International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association
November 1991 to present
President of Ducting Entry Systems Company Inc.
Atlanta, GA, USA
October 2003 to present
Owner and president of Phil Ackland and Associates LLC
Summerland, BC, CANADA
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So you agree Matt that you shouldnt clean the link area?Or how about this Matt that your not supposed to get on the equiptment to clean the hood?Heck we shouldnt be on the hood as well it is not safe.lol Matt Matt:drag: Phil is claiming to be this expert on hood cleaning but advises not to clean,hemm.:to_pick_ones_nose3:
Marko:dirol:
Marko
 
Ron i am having problems.Everytime i do a tread or move any where i am asked for my screen name and pass code i am trying to upload phots nd it is doing the same not letting me unless i log in but it is not keeping me logged in. thank you in advance.
Marko:warning2:
 
marko...polo...marko...polo

"Phil is claiming to be this expert on hood cleaning but advises not to clean,hemm." marko

i personally have never known phil to claim that he was the expert on hood cleaning. it is just a title that this forum recognizes him as because of his experience. you are the only one that i have known to claim to be the expert on hood cleaning.

"One like i said i am the expert and two i am the industry expert and i am an expert to my peers." marko

go find a chinese restaurant,

rando
 
rando said:
"Phil is claiming to be this expert on hood cleaning but advises not to clean,hemm." marko

i personally have never known phil to claim that he was the expert on hood cleaning. it is just a title that this forum recognizes him as because of his experience. you are the only one that i have known to claim to be the expert on hood cleaning.

"One like i said i am the expert and two i am the industry expert and i am an expert to my peers." marko

go find a chinese restaurant,

rando
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:crying:Now rando stop the whining. Your just upset cause i am not talking to ya.:slap: The fact is i am an expert at what i do just like Ron is an expert at what he does and Russ is an expert at what he does and Anthony,Matt and so on. Now you are a part timer is all you are so i guess you are a part time expert:nono::joyful:.I am just calling out Phil cause i feel he is wrong to agree with such a rule.:nhl_checking: And the fact is even though this bbs labeled Phil as an expert Phil accepted the label. And finally yes i will find me a chinese restaurant to clean cause i am an expert at that.:dance3:Marko
 
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