New lab build... - Page 1
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author: norEL
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 26, 2011, 11:06:25 pm
content: *UPDATE*Been some while since my last update and there have been some changes to my new lab in the mean time(pic`s).A bit messy now because I am moving in on the same time as I do project`s, but soon finishedMariusI`m building a new lab in my Dark Norwegian Cellar from before 1900 sometime...Going to post photos of my progress here.Comment`s are welcomeMarius*Image one: the cellar is messy of all sort`s of thing that is stored for the winter, but here will my new lab be. Believe it or not.*Image two: the wall between the lab and the rest of the cellar is rising.*Image three: all the wall`s are getting insulation and new look`s. And the floor where it was potato storage room in year`s back in time have got 10cm insulation and moisture protection underneath ( have not decided floor type yet ) .*Image four: The insulation in place and the wall panels are soon finished.*Image five: Paint job. Three wall`s white and one black.*Image six: building new work bench*Image seven to ten: the room is filling up. A bit messy still, but in good progress to be soon finished.

author: hacklordsniper
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 27, 2011, 05:32:22 am
content: Do you expect moisture problems? Or will you isolate the walls?

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 27, 2011, 07:06:12 am
content: At least he wont have to worry about static electricity

author: hacklordsniper
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 27, 2011, 10:59:01 am
content: Quote from: Psi on October 27, 2011, 07:06:12 amMoisture is quite large worry. Especially in health reasons

author: norEL
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 27, 2011, 05:35:51 pm
content: Quote from: hacklordsniper on October 27, 2011, 05:32:22 amThe cellar is luckily dry like a dessert. Even after a rainy season it is dry. All the wall`s get insulation and new look`s to them. This is going to be a new lab and not an old cellar with bad smell and dirty wall`sAnd there will be good ventilation!

author: norEL
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 27, 2011, 05:38:10 pm
content: Quote from: Psi on October 27, 2011, 07:06:12 amThe only static electricity in that cellar is from the old spirits that live there

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 27, 2011, 05:52:35 pm
content: Quote from: norEL on October 27, 2011, 05:38:10 pmyou are going to annoy them. they dont like electromagnet.

author: Conrad Hoffman
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2011, 03:40:34 am
content: FWIW, I run a small dehumidifier in my lab at all times, though it doesn't turn on in the winter. Your equipment will thank you for keeping the humidity low by lasting longer! This is especially true for older tube equipment. I believe it was Jim Williams that said, no home is complete without a lab.

author: hacklordsniper
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2011, 09:13:59 am
content: Quote from: Conrad Hoffman on October 29, 2011, 03:40:34 amAre you running electric or chemical dehumifidier? I opted for the second but its verry anoying sometimes.

author: Unknown
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timestamp: October 29, 2011, 12:37:03 pm
content: Lowering humidity will also makes static discharges more likely, decreasing the average life of your DUT.

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2011, 02:25:46 pm
content: Quote from: alm on October 29, 2011, 12:37:03 pmmake it around 60-90%. buy a hygrometer to stay alert, very cheap china cheapo one will do. i just checked Arizona's RH is worst around 14-40% where i'm informed by a friend is the worst ESD case...http://www.shorstmeyer.com/wxfaqs/humidity/rh.htmltoo low RH = ESD, too high + cold (>95% like in a toilet or washroom) you'll risk bronchitis or pneumonia.

author: norEL
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2011, 08:01:09 pm
content: Quote from: Conrad Hoffman on October 29, 2011, 03:40:34 amThank you for the tip. I have been thinking about dehumidifier, but I will first measure the humidity when the lab is done and see if there is need for one before I buy.I agree with Jim Williams

author: norEL
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2011, 08:02:57 pm
content: Quote from: Mechatrommer on October 29, 2011, 02:25:46 pmThis is good info too have in mind! Thanks for sharing

author: norEL
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 20, 2011, 07:58:54 pm
content: UPDATE

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 20, 2011, 10:45:11 pm
content: i only have one question, what goodies do you have locked up in that cabinet with the keylock

author: norEL
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 21, 2011, 08:56:28 am
content: Quote from: Psi on December 20, 2011, 10:45:11 pmNothing exciting in that cabinet..I store all my glue, etchant, unprinted pcb`s (dark place in the cabinet), thermal paste and other chemicals in there, so my two kid`s don`t touch it. There will be a sign on the cabinet soon as I get one.Think all with kid`s should have a locked cabinet for storing chemical`s