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Below is a new section that is going in the Cleaning Manual. Would like some comments from you "shutterbugs." What else might be mentioned (this is not an editioral opportunity) What would you pass on to an interested student? Note: the formating did not come over very well, please ignore...

To assist exhaust cleaning companies we are adding a new feature to our New Worker DVD. It will now include a "New Applicant Orientation test. Companies should sit the new applicant down (before they even hire them) make them watch the New Worker Video and then take the test. With the help of...

Just finished chatting with an expert from the suppression side of things. He was talking me that fusible links should never be cleaned. They should be replaced. Also -- that no chemical is supposed to be put on the link (NFPA 96 11.6.7) Seriously, what are you guys doing to deal with this...

Okay, with the exception of some pictures that we are still looking for, the fourth edition is ready for Peer Review. If you are interested let us know by emailing us. We will send you a couple chapters and see how it goes. There will be instructions on how to do this properly in the response...

Guys We will be publishing the latest (4th) Edition of the Cleaning and Certification Manual in the next few weeks. One of the big improvements over past manuals will be an increase in pictures. But we are in need of some specific shots and thought some of you might like to help. We are...

FYI -- I recently talked with Gary Baros the manager of Flame Gard. He tells me that because of fuel and raw material prices, the price of all Flame Gard's products are going up. That includes their filters, roof grease containment systems and access panels -- Everything. He told me to...

Below is a note from the Head of the Fire Safety Division of Minot AFB North Dakota about the series of 2 day Fire Inspectors Seminars we just delivered. I could not go, so My Ace Partner Jim Roberts of DPW did the job. FYI -- We have another three sites looking at us for dates. And Lord...

FYI -- I was hoping to have a teleseminar with a Mr. Ron Musgraves but I can't seem to find him :rolleyes: Anyone runs into him, they might let him know I've been trying to reach him for about a month

The Future Is In Sight Kitchen Fire Safety is taking a giant step forward. From Phil Ackland I just returned from the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) convention in Denver. I saw a number of old friends and met several new ones. The IAAI is the lighting rod association of...

Sorry guys but we have to cancel the Thursday teleseminar. Vivi has been trying to post the new Certification chapter this afternoon, so you could read it, but she just can't get on. Will keep trying. Look out for it and we see about a reschedule once people have a chance to read it.

Today at 1 pm EDT we will be having the first of the Phil Ackland Interviews... Seminars. Today we have John Lentini A fire investigator and the author of the Scientific Protocols for Fire Investigation. This format is going to be different from the Ask the Guru. It will be an interview with...

This week we are going to explore something different (again). Everyone in this field knows that you have to keep good and consistent records if you want to be able defend yourself against a fire -- Or to ensure that all your "bring forward files" and accounting systems are accurate. But...

Will How was a dumb Canuck, staying Mexico supposed to know that all your Yankee government types were going to take Monday off to "celebrate presidents" (Man there must be some material for Letterman and Leno there) Anyway. Those with a guaranteed pay check get the day off. So we have no...

WE have a very (I'll use the word) "Empowering" teleseminar coming up on the 22 of Jan 1 EST 10 PST. this one is for any contractor who wants to take control of more than just his business. Enough said for now. Stay tuned for details on this thread. Ps we are having web problems so our...

Well here's your chance to finally ask the Guru that burning question you have always wanted answered about Commercial Kitchen Systems. Beginning the first of the year (second week of Jan 08) we are starting a teleseminar series over the net. More details to follow -- but first tell your...

Hello all. The following is an excerpt from the Cleaning and Certification Manual. I came across it while doing a final check on the next edition that is coming out shortly. Thoughts? Phil Editorial Comment To Install or Not to Install? There are some exhaust cleaners who feel that...

In the next few days we (Phil Ackland) will be coming out with information that will be of interest to all exhaust cleaners.

Just for fun I thought you all might like to attend this one NFPA Conference Mexico City Nov.16th 11:00 am – 11:45 am R3.2 Investigación de incendios en sistemas de cocinas comerciales Esta presentación explora los diversos orígenes y causas de los incendios en las cocinas comerciales. ¿Qué hace...

Sounds like Matt and Chris are blowing smoke. Would smoke be counted as powder or foam? Many years ago, back when powder was in (before pressure washers!) I developed a "powder" that was actually a soap. We would spray it up into the duct and left it. The next time we came back, we hosed (as...

Insurance One of the biggest worries for an exhaust cleaning owner is insurance. These people seem presently to come with knives and happily cut their way through your bank account. But the issue is really a lot more sophisticated than plain thief. The insurance industry is in a state of...