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  1. 01-21-2009, 04:35 PM #1
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    inlet damper to ahu unit

    this was a funny picture of what you can do with the proper size 2X4!!!! LOL LOL Was doing regular pm's in building and found these dampers this way. thought it would be funny to post.. If my link does not work please post and ill try to fix. thanks

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  2. 01-21-2009, 05:15 PM #2
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    Nice.

    Typically I see a short piece of 2x4 jammed in between the blades. From the look of it they could "fix" several units with that one piece.
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  3. 01-22-2009, 12:25 PM #3
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    economize that!
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  4. 01-23-2009, 12:06 AM #4
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    Sweeeeeeeet!

    Is that an exotic african hardwood and what degree setting is used.
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    is that drawing outdoor air?
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  6. 01-26-2009, 02:20 AM #6
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    How'd you get that picture?

    I was gonna fix that next week, I swear...
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  7. 01-27-2009, 09:32 PM #7
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    Found some 2X4s jammed in fire dampers in a school once. maint guy said he couldnt get the fusible link in so he used 2X4s
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  8. 01-27-2009, 09:46 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by chriskmb5150 View Post
    Found some 2X4s jammed in fire dampers in a school once. maint guy said he couldnt get the fusible link in so he used 2X4s
    It'll work! after the 2x4 burns, it will close.
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  9. 01-28-2009, 07:05 AM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by chriskmb5150 View Post
    Found some 2X4s jammed in fire dampers in a school once. maint guy said he couldnt get the fusible link in so he used 2X4s
    thats crazy i cannt beleive that someone would do that to fire dampers? Crazy stuff
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  10. 01-28-2009, 10:09 AM #10
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    Those wood damper links are a great way to save money, way cheaper than service calls and oem parts!
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