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    If You Braze, You Have GOT TO SEE THIS!



    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

    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?
    Last edited by Grizzly; 02-01-2009 at 10:01 PM.



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    Re: If You Braze, You Have GOT TO SEE THIS!

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

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    Re: If You Braze, You Have GOT TO SEE THIS!

    Class video!!

    Al

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

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    Re: If You Braze, You Have GOT TO SEE THIS!

    Quote Originally Posted by al View Post
    Class video!!

    Al

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

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    Re: If You Braze, You Have GOT TO SEE THIS!

    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

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    Re: If You Braze, You Have GOT TO SEE THIS!

    Quote Originally Posted by glenn1340 View Post
    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!
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    Re: If You Braze, You Have GOT TO SEE THIS!

    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.
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    Re: If You Braze, You Have GOT TO SEE THIS!

    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.
    If all else fails, ask for help.


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    Re: If You Braze, You Have GOT TO SEE THIS!

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

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    Re: If You Braze, You Have GOT TO SEE THIS!

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

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    Re: If You Braze, You Have GOT TO SEE THIS!

    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.

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    Re: If You Braze, You Have GOT TO SEE THIS!

    Quote Originally Posted by glenn1340 View Post
    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.
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    Re: If You Braze, You Have GOT TO SEE THIS!

    Thanks for the video.

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

    Thanks in advance

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    Re: If You Braze, You Have GOT TO SEE THIS!

    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

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    Re: If You Braze, You Have GOT TO SEE THIS!

    Wow thats scary, i was waiting for him to be blown across the car park.
    Thats exactly why you need a fire watcher.
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    Re: If You Braze, You Have GOT TO SEE THIS!

    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

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    Re: If You Braze, You Have GOT TO SEE THIS!

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

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    Re: If You Braze, You Have GOT TO SEE THIS!

    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!!!

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    Re: If You Braze, You Have GOT TO SEE THIS!

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

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

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    Re: If You Braze, You Have GOT TO SEE THIS!

    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

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    Re: If You Braze, You Have GOT TO SEE THIS!

    Quote Originally Posted by Grizzly View Post
    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

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    Re: If You Braze, You Have GOT TO SEE THIS!

    Quote Originally Posted by chillerman2006 View Post
    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
    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

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    Re: If You Braze, You Have GOT TO SEE THIS!

    Thanks for the Link

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    Re: If You Braze, You Have GOT TO SEE THIS!

    Quote Originally Posted by Grizzly View Post
    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

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    Re: If You Braze, You Have GOT TO SEE THIS!

    Quote Originally Posted by chillerman2006 View Post
    Hi Grizzly

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

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    Re: If You Braze, You Have GOT TO SEE THIS!

    Quote Originally Posted by Grizzly View Post
    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
    Sorry Mate you share your first name with the producer of the video and when i see steve i come up with 22

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    Re: If You Braze, You Have GOT TO SEE THIS!

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

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