Pushing Air to New Heights

We are beginning to move into a new direction with our tank head space equipment.

The majority of Fuller Sterile Conditioners will now come equipped with Eckstrom/ Schultz Baffles. ES Baffles were designed over 14 years ago by Ron Schultz and William Eckstrom.

The primary function of the ES Baffle, back then, was to move all outbound air in a Photochemical Ozone Generator directly across the ozone lamp surfaces. This, in conjunction with Barrier Lamp Walls, would keep the ozone a little more stable, providing a longer residual time and a more favorable destruct rate.

Ozone producing lamps generate 185nm wavelength ozone, but generate more wavelength energy in the range of 254nm.  This wavelength is unfortunately known for destroying ozone. The key is to generate the ozone and move it quickly away from the lamp surfaces. If ozone lamps are within 3" of each other, the amount of ozone produced would be less than if they  were 5"-8" apart.

Back to the Baffle. The ES Baffle works along the lines of moving the majority of the air to within .750" of the ultraviolet lamp surface. Forcing all inbound air that close to the lamp surface increases the intensity factor.

It is also important to consider that the air is being injected at many points across the entire length of the lamps, not in one particular location. For example, many tank systems force all tank bound air into a 3", 4" or 6" diameter outlet, prior to entering the tank head space. Fuller ES Baffles channel all air into .750" holes dispersed down the length of the lamps. Not only is the air forced across the lamp surface (primarily), but also travels to within 1 1/4" of the lamp surface for the remainder of the time in the lamp chamber (secondary).

This Baffle will be incorporated into more applications, as can be implemented.

Never Say Never

Im a runner and have been, on and off, for the last 15 years. I have been cursed to where the Clydesdale status as I've been over 200 lbs. since I've started.


This morning I ran my second, 3 mile race of the year. It was a nice course, well planned and executed. The goody bag and shirt were pretty cool. It was called the Run 4 Rehab.


I trimmed my time by 3 minutes from two weeks ago, finishing this race at a pace of 10:03.  Two weeks ago, at Chicagoland Speedway, it was an 11:00 mile pace. I'm 46 years old and weigh about 215, so to me this is a great feeling moving my pace forward that quickly.


12 years ago I ran my last marathon (2nd total), never to figure on running another one again. Our kids were young then and putting them into a "running stroller" was a great way to accommodate their need to get out and my training regimen. 


Now that there're older and work now presents the possibility, it has crossed my mind to try another one. 
Back then, the rush of being there, outweighed the exhausting daily workouts. 
But the training really sucked, day in day out. I can't do it, I don't want to do it.


So I've opted on a different physical rush, namely Adventure Racing. I've done 4 Muddy Buddy races over the years and thoroughly enjoyed them. Something about getting full of mud while running and biking gets the blood pumping. This year, on Fathers Day, my son and I are doing the Warrior Dash. It is a 5K course with all sorts of obstacles designed to bring out the "Warrior" in you. Fire pits, rope and wall climbing, crossing ditches filled with cold, muddy water are just a few tasks on the course.

If this race works out well and I come out of it rejuvenated, the Spartan Race in October may be my "Marathon" this year. It looks like a pretty damned serious adventure race with only the strong and strong willed in mind. 8 miles of grueling physical and mental challenges designed to either crush you, or give you the adrenaline rush of a lifetime. 

Plus, there's beer at the finish line.


If anyone out there over 40 has done the Spartan Race, please tell me your story. I'd like to hear how it went for you.


Keep you posted.

Tiger 5K at Chicagoland Speedway. Start line at pit road.

First Post- My UDS Smoker

Trying Something New

I hope to dedicate my blogs mainly to the use of ultraviolet germicidal technology for use in water, air and surface applications. However, as my interests indicate, running, biking, hiking, grilling and smoking, these topics may find they're way onto these pages.

Any interest that these above listed items may generate will be appreciated, and any input helpful.

This First Post is dedicated to my homemade 55 gallon smoker. I'll attach a photo of it here.

My UDS Smoker

This was an old stainless steel drum that was used for testing the effects of photochemically ozonated water onto the surfaces of cucumbers. The theory was to enhance the look of the product surface, while destroying any pathogens that may have been attempting to grow.

After the testing was complete (which was very successful), the drum was shelved for over 15 years. One day, when the shop was getting a major cleaning, I saw the drum, and thought what a great smoker this could be.

The add-ons:

Casters

1900 Watt Strip Heater

17" x 8" x 6" H. Smoker Box

Rheostat for Temperature Control

Access Door for Smoker Box

Two Tiers 1) Water/ Catch Pan 2) 22 1/2" Dia. Grating

Access Handles for Top

Flue

Additional Stainless Steel Walls for Insulation

On this UDS (ugly drum smoker), I have made:

Briskets

Baby Back Ribs

Spare Ribs

Chicken (Legs, Breasts)

Whole Turkeys

Hams

My Best Brisket Yet. Mustard anchor with Tailgater Toby Rub.

7.5 lbs. Trimmed. 9 Hour Smoke.

All of these meats were smoked with great success. 

Some future blogs may be featuring some recipes, hopefully.