Routine mantanence on one of the big mixers

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A user shared an incident during routine maintenance on a mixer where the top cover blew off due to a gas buildup from spray lubricants, resulting in a bright flash. Despite the scare, the user managed to patch the cover and confirmed everything is functioning properly. The conversation shifted to safety practices, emphasizing the importance of wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) during maintenance tasks. Another participant mentioned experiencing tinnitus, highlighting the risks of noise exposure. The discussion also touched on the lingering effects of gas, with one user humorously commenting on the safety concerns related to a chili recipe, suggesting that gas dispersal can take longer than expected. Overall, the thread underscores the importance of safety measures and awareness during maintenance work.
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I did some routine mantanence on one of the big mixers to night, switched it on and Kaboom,
the top cover blew off with a bright flash, i forgot how much gas was in these spray lubes,
any way i patched the cover up and every thing works okay, so only you guys know.
 
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sssssshhhh! i'll never tell, woolie!:wink:
 


You wear PPE for this "routine" maintenance, right Woolie?
 


berkeman said:
You wear PPE for this "routine" maintenance, right Woolie?


I should wear ear protectors, i have a touch of tinitus now.
 


Your secrets safe with us. Glad you didn't get hurt, that must of been a startling noise, how high did you jump?
 


hypatia said:
Your secrets safe with us. Glad you didn't get hurt, that must of been a startling noise, how high did you jump?

I just froze for a few secs thinking What the heck happened, then remembered it can take 5 mins for gas to disperse.
 


wolram said:
then remembered it can take 5 mins for gas to disperse.

That's optimistic; with the chili recipe that I prefer, you're not safe for at least 2 days.
 
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