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50 kilos of fondant is tiped down the drain? 10 points for part 1 of answer,
20 if the the end result is predicted.
20 if the the end result is predicted.
Integral said:2 questions.
What is fondant?
What is tiped?
Truly, America and England are two countries separated by a common language!
Well, I would imagine that it would set up at some point and clog the pipe. The pipe could rupture.wolram said:50 kilos of fondant is tiped down the drain? 10 points for part 1 of answer,
20 if the the end result is predicted.
brewnog said:Hooray!
I guess the last bit was just the icing on the cake.
Aaaarrrrrgggghhhhh...brewnog said:I guess the last bit was just the icing on the cake.
Not precisely the sort of accident that one likes to think of as occurring in a food-production facility.wolram said:every one spent hours cleaning EVERYTHING in the factory
Watch for that big sale on cakes in the very near future! :yuck:Danger said:Not precisely the sort of accident that one likes to think of as occurring in a food-production facility.
wolram said:It was almost as Astro said only a lot messier, i got a call about water comming out of a drain, when i arrived there were two people with buckets
trying to bail the place out, when i noticed there was loo paper in the water
i told them to leave it and went to phone dyno rod, next thing the loos started over flowing when flushed and solid matter was observed floating about the factory, dyno rod arrived and did what they do, the water drained away and a huge clean up went into swing, every thing was all most spik and span when the waters started to rise again, the next 3hrs was taken up with dyno rod having no success clearing the bolockage, i had hired a pump to keep levels down, trouble was i had to put the out let pipe through a window as it was not long enough to reach the main sewer, next we had a water tanker with a high pressure (snake) to blast the blockage out, gradually large lumps of white stuff started comming up in the main sewer and the factory started to drain, a huge sigh of relief all round and second clean up starts, i am just about to put the drain cover back on when i notice it is filling up, we lifted the cover in the road down stream from the factory, causing a bit of traffic chaos as it was in the middle of the road, that was allso filling up, so now the whole estate had no drainage, our fondant had blocked the local pumping station.
Astronuc said:Gee, Woolie, sorry to hear about your misfortune at work.
Were you the bloke who put the fondant down the drain?:
Time to review process outlines and instructions for production and in-process control.wolram said:Not me, the cleaners decided the kettle needed cleaning but some idiot had left it full, it was full ready for the next days production, it takes ages to heat.
Hmm...my interpretation is that the kettle was supposed to be full, but the cleaners were the ones who thought otherwise. Why would you dump a full kettle without being specifically told to do so? What a waste of icing! I'm so sorry you had to witness and endure that nightmare, Wollie. Spilled fondant, unlike spilled milk, apparently is something to cry over!Astronuc said:Time to review process outlines and instructions for production and in-process control.
1. Don't leave the kettle full!
Astronuc said:Time to review process outlines and instructions for production and in-process control.
1. Don't leave the kettle full!
2. And if it is (i.e. if someone fails to follow instructions) - report situation to responsible production supervisor or manager.
In-process Control!
Does you company use TQM or CQI?
Were the cleaners employess of your company, or are they empolyees of an outside contractor?
Fondant is a type of confectionery made from sugar, water, and other flavorings. When it is poured into a drain, it can solidify and clog the pipes, causing potential blockages and damage to your plumbing system.
It is possible that pouring such a large amount of fondant into your drain could cause an immediate blockage, especially if the fondant solidifies quickly. This can lead to slow draining or complete blockage of your pipes.
It is unlikely that your drain can handle such a large amount of fondant. Most household drains are not designed to handle large amounts of solid materials, and pouring fondant down the drain can cause serious clogs and damage to your plumbing system.
The long-term effects of pouring fondant down the drain can include recurring clogs and damage to your pipes. The solidified fondant can create a build-up in your pipes, making it difficult for water and other waste to flow freely.
The best way to dispose of excess fondant is to let it cool and solidify, and then dispose of it in the trash. It is also important to avoid pouring any amount of fondant down the drain in the future to prevent damage to your plumbing system.