Pics for Kmjt

[Parker]

I didn't want my hard work getting lost in my "4000 or 5000 psi" thread so here are some pictures you asked about.

I posted this one a couple weeks ago, look at the fuse link! This is where the higher psi (hence the reason for my 4000 or 5000 psi thread) comes in handy. It's a little risky shooting the high pressure on the fuse link (we inspect the ansul system before shooting) but is there one joker here who can tell me they would rather scrape that fuse link rather than shoot it?

By the way I have set off two systems in 13 years, both when I was scraping and none from psi. Now don't get too excited about thinking I don't scrape also. This system took 3 hours of scraping and one hour of pressure washing, set-up and take down for a total of 6 hours. But now we will come in here and have this system done in two hours!

If any of you want a real alternative to scraping you should know I have been working with a rep from Bosch. They have actually built me a "special" grinder and a "special" belt sander with numerous attachments for removing carbon and char build-up. It has cost thousands of dollars but well worth it for the power tools. I have 5 different specialty power tools for applications in removing carbon or char without damage to the exhaust system.

I should quit talking about this on this board and go get my patents!

 

[Parker]

Here are some more where the higher psi has definately helped!

And the power tools too, but sometimes you still can't beat a good scraper!

 

[Parker]

Here's one that will give you some bad dreams!

The pictures don't show good depth but this grease is 1/2 to inch thick!

 

[Parker]

Last but not least!

In pic 1, 4000 psi was the minimum needed to clean those baffles up! Scraping was not really an option with so many different angles and limited accesibilty as far as leverage is concerned.

So, a lot of soaking in sodium hydroxide, a lot of heat and about 4000 psi and thank you very much. Initial services like these come with an initial charge that at least double what their regular charge is. This makes them realize the importance of proper intervals for cleanings!

 

[mbryan]

Nice work Parker. Let me know if you want to sell any of those tools for a very small profit.

By the way, there is this new invention called a "digital camera" . It is really quite unique, it saves the time of scanning in the Polaroids and puts the picture right in to your computer. Go to your local Walmart and ask them if they have heard of this new technology.

 

[John B]

Nice Work Parker .. That Hood Was pretty Bad .... ( But it looks Great. )

 

[Phil Ackland]

Parker
I would like permission to use some of your 'before and after photos' in our AHJ "Inspecting Kitchen Exhaust Systems Seminars", to show what can be done if an exhaust cleaner makes the effort to do it right.
Phil Ackland

 

[Parker]

Mbryan,

How dare you! I just upgraded picture technology. We used to bring in a small slab of concrete, a hammer, and a chisel, and although it took several hours we "carved" our pictures out by hand. If the managers of the stores wouldn't have kept dropping the finished picture on the floor and shattering the the whole thing, we would still be doing the same thing today.

Seriously though, on a first service we take polaroids so we can leave sets of pictures at the stores for our new customers. From there on it is digital pictures all the way. I have seen a new digital camara however that can be connected with a small "mobile" printer, so we may install these printers in our vans and then we could print digital quality pics on the spot.

I will have to ask the "tards" at Wallyworld if they know anything about that printer!

 

[Parker]

Phil,

Before I give you persimmons, do you or anybody your affiliated with compete with me in any of the areas I work in, in ANY way shape or form?
Will these pictures pass from one company to another until some company in my area gets a hold of them? Will a "national" company get their hands on them and use them? I doubt it but just want to ask anyway!

I appreciate your courtesy in asking, but the one thing I am interested in is my own pictures (i.e. hard work) not working against me.

I have seen some of you jokers out there STEAL some peoples wording, phrasing, and pictures for your own personal use- some even claiming the work as their own. I have only one thing to say to you- LOSERS!

How long do any of you who would use such underminded practices actually think you can stay in business? If your lack of ethics allow you to steal someone elses work then what else are you willing to steal?

By the way Phil, don't think that my little rant on losers is my opinion of you an any way, shape, or form! I am very familiar with your work and integrity in this industry and it is respected. I just want to make the point that those who "do it right" in any business, take a situation like this (wanting to use some pictures from another company) and have enough courtesy and ask first. Those who don't thieve their way through until they either put themsleves out of business or end up in jail! I wonder how Dennis (the former Tyco ceo) is doing these days!

 

[Phil Ackland]

Parker
I thought I posted a reply to you "Dirty Pic 4" earlier, but don't see it. I would like your premission to use this (and another pictures you'll approve) for our Phil Ackland Inspecting Kitchen System Seminars for the AHJ?
Will that be okay?
Phil Ackland

 

[kmjt1021]

Parker, nice work but I think I was referring to pictures, of the prespray tree you mentioned.

 

[Phil Ackland]

Dear Parker
I understand your concern with theft of intellectual property, such as photographs and written material. It happens to me all the time.
Our "Inspecting Commercial Kitchen Systems" seminars provide the fire, insurance and property management communities with information on how both exhaust and suppression systems should be installed and maintained.
Your pictures are an illustration of how exhaust cleaners can do it right if they make the effort.
There is a hugely negative prejudice against the exhaust cleaning field held by many of those we teach. They only see the damage the fly-by-nights and low bid type companies create. They need to know that there are conscientious companies.

We will credit you with for these pictures, just let me know the name (company or personal) that you want used.

 

[mbryan]

C'mon Parker, give the guy a break, he's Canadian.

 

[kmjt1021]

Canadian! No way ay

 

[aph111]

Not to put you down in any way ,but me and my guys can clean a hood and fan like that with no scraping.The ducts are a different story,we razor pole scrape every one,over saturate with chemical,let dwell, keeping it wet wih chems and then spin it.All with 2800psi 3gpm and the burner maxed out.I have yet to see a need for 4000psi

 

[John B]

Well you know I do A pretty good Job Too...

 

[dodsonish]

John B-

What kind of camera are you using? Most of your pictures come across pretty hazy. A good quality picture can make your good quality work look even better.

 

[cgibson]

It may be the editing software when John is resizing the photos.
My photos get messed up somtimes during this process.

Or the quality setting is just to low to begin with on the camera.
John - are the photos shot at 640 x 480??

 

[dodsonish]

I resize everything in paint, from large to small. If I increase the size then it gets a little messy. If I need to edit the picture I use Ulead.

 

[John B]

Vivitar Digital Camera 2.1 mega pixel
1600X1200
Resized in MGI Photosuite

The Camera sort of sux in a way..
The photos come out dark and when I lighten them up they jsut look this way.
Also I have to shrink them to fit on this board so that makes some difference to

I had a reall nice Digi at one time but now I am Just stuck with the 99.95 Cam..

Arcsoft and MGI Photosuite are good though for doing some fine tuning to your photos..