If You Braze, You Have GOT TO SEE THIS!

[Grizzly]

It Has been used in York Engineers training Sessions for years.
But never before released into the Public Domain.
Personally I think every Fridge Engineer should see it!
Because It could happen to any of us!
And as a result of seeing it?
Maybe next time you will get a permit to work and carry out a proper risk assessment?
But for the grace of God.
This could happen to any of us.
Sorry about the poor quality, apparently it was all filmed from a site security camera.
I have uploaded it from the original Real Player format into the more widely used .wmv (Windows Media Player) format.

Anyway enjoy
Grizzly :eek::eek:

http://www.mediafire.com/?boj9y29ndgy

Sorry Guys but this was the only way I could present it to you.
So you will have to download it from my link and run it.
Well worth it though.

If it is any Help?
I have just added a version in Realplayer format,
Please see link below.
Grizzly
I would post it on youtube but I am not sure as to wether I would infring copywrite or something?
http://www.mediafire.com/?xmkztmg3dwx

I hope it helps?

[nh3wizard]

Is my math correct? All that in 2:04 secs

[al]

Class video!!

Al

the insulation on those units especially with oil on them made them a tinder box:eek:

[Grizzly]

Class video!!

Al

the insulation on those units especially with oil on them made them a tinder box:eek:

Yep Al and it is worse now with the synthetic oils!!!

So everyone look and learn!!
Basically if we deem it necessary whenever armaflex and synthetic oils are concerned "we" will have a second engineer there as fire watch.

Ice, only an American would count the Min's and seconds!

I suppose you can do it faster?? You need a different model of chiller then.
Mind you I could name a few candidates.
Steve

Cheers Grizzly

[glenn1340]

Link`s gone dead this end:-(
another one to see is under "welding accidents" on youtube. Show`s the importance of doing a gas test in a confined space

Glenn

[Grizzly]

Link`s gone dead this end:-(
another one to see is under "welding accidents" on youtube. Show`s the importance of doing a gas test in a confined space

Glenn


It is still working Glenn maybe you had a bad connection.
There has only been 18 downloads so far!
Grizzly

[Brian_UK]

I like the quick exit from the event.

It does show that you really should have some fire fighting equipment nearby; either the extinguisher that he came back with was empty or too small for the size that the fire reached.

Still he appears unhurt and that's the main thing.

[US Iceman]

That is a good reminder of why we need to be aware of what we work on. Things a way of turning very badly, very quickly.

[Latte]

Glens not the only one not being able to upload, i just get the google homepage saying that page is unavailable

[nike123]

It appears that server has some difficulties. Be patient, this server is good one from my experience.

[glenn1340]

I installed some split units in a sports shop the other year, some of the pipe connections had to be in the store room piled high with their stock. My boss asked why I was using compression fittings not soldered, I`d liked to have had that vid to show `im.

Glenn

[Grizzly]

I installed some split units in a sports shop the other year, some of the pipe connections had to be in the store room piled high with their stock. My boss asked why I was using compression fittings not soldered, I`d liked to have had that vid to show `im.

Glenn

You can save the download and replay it to anyone Glenn.
In fact I think some of the trainers on this site may like to dwell on that thought.
By the way I am glad you managed to download the file.
Grizzly

[allnatural]

Thanks for the video.

Do you have further info on the site? What refrigerant was being used, etc?

Thanks in advance

[monkey spanners]

Thanks for the link, Grizzly

Years ago i set some cobwebs alight in a barn while brazing. The barn was block built to just above where the pipework was and then corrugated sheet, the fire went up behind the sheeting so i ran round to see what was on the other side and found a barn full of straw, i managed to chuck a bucket of water over it before it caught.
I have a fire extinguisher and a bucket of water with me whenever i braze now :D

[marc5180]

Wow thats scary, i was waiting for him to be blown across the car park.
Thats exactly why you need a fire watcher.

[airconadam]

i had a scare when working at canary wharf in barclays bank!! 2 of us in a riser with a load of pipes and armaflex,abit caught fire and woosh it was away tried one fire extinguisher and nothing happend luckily we had another and we got it out how many of us take 2 to a site with us??? just so unexpected!!

great video tho

adam

[frostedflake]

thanks for sharing this video
this is why safety comes first right?

[Silhouette]

Similar thing happened a couple of years back with a multi-scroll pack on a supermarket roof. Engineer was repairing cracked discharge line and oil caught fire, lit up the pack insulation. Had signed fire permit and had extinguisher with him, but still New pack required!!!

[old gas bottle]

good vid, takes a bit of explaining to the customer who only rang up about his chiller being a bit to warm.:D

seriously though,take care,life can change in a heartbeat.;)

[chillerman2006]

Grizzly

Excellent video, plus luv the background music
have kept a copy on my usb stick to show any sites that do not want to pay for two men when soldering
I fancy they will change their tune rapidly
Cheers chillerman

[chillerman2006]

It Has been used in York Engineers training Sessions for years.
But never before released into the Public Domain.
Personally I think every Fridge Engineer should see it!
Because It could happen to any of us!
And as a result of seeing it?
Maybe next time you will get a permit to work and carry out a proper risk assessment?
But for the grace of God.
This could happen to any of us.
Sorry about the poor quality, apparently it was all filmed from a site security camera.


Hi Grizzly
Been doing some digging
The Firestarter is now OEM Service Manager (NOT YORK)
And his buddy (the producer)went to site and got it from security and added the music.
The producer's Nickname is spelt backwards - top engineer, now multi millionaire, small world yet again:o

[Grizzly]

Hi Grizzly
Been doing some digging
The Firestarter is now OEM Service Manager (NOT YORK)
And his buddy (the producer)went to site and got it from security and added the music.
The producer's Nickname is spelt backwards - top engineer, now multi millionaire, small world yet again:o

Hey chillerman.
You have got some interesting contacts haven't you!
The guys in question seem to of done well.
Interesting to note that they no longer work for York.

OK so was the nickname Uncle something?
I had got that far.
Steve aka Grizzly

[Kh1971]

Thanks for the Link

[chillerman2006]

Steve aka Grizzly

Hi Grizzly

can I take it your surname is the same as a well known place in the usa and your very well off:D

[Grizzly]

Hi Grizzly

can I take it your surname is the same as a well known place in the usa and your very well off:D

You got me there mate?
It's really simple.
Adams is the Surname ...Grizzly is the nickname!

Could you explain for a thick ageing engineer like me!
Grizzly:D

[chillerman2006]

You got me there mate?
It's really simple.
Adams is the Surname ...Grizzly is the nickname!

Could you explain for a thick ageing engineer like me!
Grizzly:D

Sorry Mate you share your first name with the producer of the video and when i see steve i come up with 22:)

[AlexLPD]

That video make me thing in the fire extinguisher close.... very close!!!!