[SEL] Foundry Question

[peter ogborne]

Thanks Rupert...I will discuss the sound barrier idea with Danny .
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rupert" <rwenig2 at xplornet.com>
To: "The SEL email discussion list" <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 8:58 AM
Subject: Re: [SEL] Foundry Question


> Hello Peter,
> I just re-read your original message about the noise factor. A thought
> might be to put together some portable noise shields using foam or sound
> barrier panels to place between the neighbor and the furnace. And, place
> the furnace where there isn't a good reflective surface behind it. A
> reflective surface will reflect noise very well. Just a thought.
> I did a noise test on the Monster burner when I first built it. My old
> foundry shed where I had the furnace set up for use in cold weather was
> lined with OSB with a vent hood over the furnace. The reading I got on
> the DB meter was 85. That's about as much noise as a lawn mower with a B
> & S engine makes.
>
> Rupert
>
> peter ogborne wrote:
>
> (snip)
>
>> .Cast Iron has been limited but has been successful. But now this noise
>> problem has come up .As Danny lives in close proximity to his neighbors 
>> we
>> must solve it otherewise he may have to cease. Any advise or help would 
>> be
>> verymuch appreciated.
>
> (snip)
> -- 
>
> yvt
>
> Rupert Wenig
> Camrose, Alberta, Canada.
>
> email: rwenig2 at xplornet.com
>
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