Monday, November 7, 2011

EPA's Lead RRP HEPA Vacuum

Valuable HEPA vacuum information from our partners at Nilfisk CFM!

EPA's Lead RRP HEPA Vacuum

Do you remodel or renovate homes built before 1978?


On October 1, 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead RRP (40 CFR, part 745, Subpart E) went into effect. The new rule requires contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978 to be certified and follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination. Among these required work practices are the use of a HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner, to minimize dust and thoroughly clean the work area.

According to the rule:
  • Walls must be cleaned starting at the ceiling and working down to the floor by either vacuuming with a HEPA vacuum or wiping with a damp cloth.
  • Remaining surfaces are to be cleaned by thoroughly vacuuming all remaining surfaces and objects in the work area, including furniture and fixtures, with a HEPA vacuum. The HEPA vacuum must be equipped with a beater bar when vacuuming carpets and rugs.
  • The use of machines that remove lead-based paint through high speed operation such as sanding, grinding, power planing, needle gun, abrasive blasting, or sandblasting, is prohibited unless such machines are used with HEPA exhaust control.
So, what does the EPA mean by a HEPA vacuum cleaner? In 40 CFR 745.83, the EPA states:      

“HEPA vacuum means a vacuum cleaner which has been designed with a high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter as the last filtration stage. A HEPA filter is a filter that is capable of capturing particles of 0.3 microns with 99.97% efficiency. The vacuum cleaner must be designed so that all the air drawn into the machine is expelled through the HEPA filter with none of the air leaking past it.”



While the EPA does NOT currently approve or certify any manufacturers’ vacuums or HEPA filters, Nilfisk HEPA vacuum cleaners exceed the EPA’s definition of a HEPA vacuum and are adequately equipped to safely collect hazardous lead dust generated during renovations.

  • Equipped with multi-stage filtration, including a tested and certified HEPA filter, Nilfisk HEPA vacuums safely capture 99.97% of debris, down to and including 0.3 microns.
  • Nilfisk HEPA vacuums for lead abatement can be equipped with optional turbo and/or power nozzles (only available on certain models). These are floor tools equipped with a carpet beater bar to dislodge heavy lead particulate that may be embedded in the carpet.  
  • Nilfisk HEPA vacuums can be used in conjunction with vacuum-assisted power tools to collect hazardous lead debris at the source. 


 We've got your VAC!   That's right, Conservation Strategies carries a full line of Nilfisk HEPA vacuums and accessories!   Click here to view the most popular HEPA vacuums for lead abatement; each one exceeds the requirements for safely collecting lead debris as outlined in the RRP.  

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Friday, October 28, 2011

NEW!! TECTrainer

   

HOT OFF THE TEC PRESS...TECTrainer from The Energy Conservatory.



BLOWER DOOR TESTING:The TEC Trainer is an excellent way of displaying the setup and operation of the Blower Door system in a classroom setting.  It can also be used to give students some hands on practice setting up and running a Blower Door test.  You may want to use the DG-700 Simulator software (available from the TEC website to project the DG-700 on a screen during your demonstration.





Tests can be performed by using the Blower Door to either pressurize or depressurize the Trainer enclosure. Blower Door tests should typically be done without the flex ductwork installed inside the enclosure.

DUCT LEAKAGE TESTING:
The TEC Trainer can be used to demonstrate both Total Duct Leakage tests, and Duct Leakage to Outside tests. Duct Leakage testing requires installation of the flex ductwork assembly that came with the TEC Trainer. The flex ductwork assembly consists of a 32” section of flex ductwork with a black square transition piece attached to either end. The ductwork assembly contains a small non-adjustable hole (approximately 1” x 3”) located in the middle of ductwork. 



Tests can be performed to either pressurize or depressurize the ductwork.


The TEC Trainer includes the following:
  • A folding frame with carrying case
  • A red nylon cover with adjustable hole sizes
  • A flex duct assembly for duct testing
  • Duct attachment plate for easy connection to the Duct Blaster
  • Zippered access panel
  • Ring C for the Blower Door
  • The hose kit provides all of the color coded, properly sized hoses that you need for testing
  • A gauge bar to hang your Duct Blaster controller and gauge on the Blower Door frameA complete instruction manual that gives you recommended test configurations and the range of expected results.
  • Carrying case for all parts
Click here to learn more: ConservationStrategies.com!

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Sexy CFL's - we got 'em!

The Problem: Some of our wx clients found that their clients did not care for the look of standard spiral CFL's (the squirrel's as one gentlemen nicknamed them).

The Solution:  A-shaped bulbs!

These sexy bulbs offer the efficiency of the spiral bulbs combined with the sleek style of the traditional incandescent bulbs. These A-shaped bulbs can be used in place of the traditional incandescent bulbs in lamps and fixtures, based on wattage equivalency of course.  They meet the ENERGYSTAR guideline for energy efficiency!

We currently carry A-Shapes by Overdrive 15w (60w equivalent) & 7w (40w equivalent) in soft white.




Interested in more info?  
Need something else you can't find?
Call Tracy 1-800-989-6686

 

Monday, October 24, 2011

Multi-Family Audits Made Easy w/TECLOG2


Multi-Family Audits Made Easy With
TECLOG2 by The Energy Conservatory  
Click Here for Blower Doo Sale!TECLOG2 - Learn more! 

This FREE software system gives you remote control of up to 16 individual Minneapolis Blower Door fans through one laptop computer. Each Blower Door and DG700 gauge talks to the laptop through CAT5 computer cable & USB hub connections. This software system allows you to capture test data of all the fans in real time. Using this software in your Multi-fan testing can reduce the stress of communicating via walkie-talkie, allowing more efficient and accurate data.



We carry the full line of Shop TEC! equipment & parts at fabulous prices!


 TEC Duct Blaster TEC Duct MaskTEC Flow Meter 

Monday, August 1, 2011

Froth-Pak gun hose - Don't trash it!

Did you know that you can reuse your Froth-Pak gun hose assembly on different kits?! Check out this video from Windlock on how easy it is!

Call CSC if you need further assistance on product info and/or replenishment!
1-800-989-6686