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Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Utility panel modification inside fume hood
Date: November 8, 2012 9:42:30 AM EST
Author: "Michael E. Richardson"

From: Mary Ellen A Scott <mas35**At_Symbol_Here**CASE.EDU>
Subject: [DCHAS-L] Utility panel modification inside fume hood
Date: November 8, 2012 9:26:40 AM EST
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Hi,


Has anyone ever altered their their fume hood? Here's my issue:



Many of our researchers use a vacuum pump under the fume hood and plumb the vacuum hose through the utility panel in order to connect to the glassware inside the work area.

This leaves the panel off or ajar inside the hood disrupting the vortex and permitting harmful vapors to enter inside the hood and possibly the surrounding area.

We would like to drill a hole into the utility panel to permit vacuum hose to enter snugly and permit the hood to function properly..

Would there be any special safety concerns in cutting out a hole in the panel due to the while poly resin material?

Would you have a better idea on how to get the hose into the hood?


We have drilled through the work platform in the past but most researchers use the utility panel entry. It seems that entry through the front of the hood interferes with worker use, leaves sash open and takes up more space.

Thanks in advance for any advice.


Mary Ellen



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