1	The MeCHIPs Forum / MeCHIPs News & Announcements / Foam Insulation Presentation  on: Dec 12th, 2007, 2:21pm
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At the December 3 meeting a presentation on 1/2 lb and 2 lb foam insulation was made.  Here is the link to download the 2 lb powerpoint presentation:  www.mechips.org/public_files/slideshows/foam_presentation.zip .

2	Discussions and Chat / Test Zone / MeCHIPs meeting presentation  on: Dec 2nd, 2007, 9:02pm
Started by Phil Petroska | Post by Phil Petroska
This is a test message for discussion purposes at the next MeCHIPs meeting.   Topics for Discussion: -------------------------- MeCHIPs Website MeCHIPs Directory MeCHIPs Member Website Bulletin Board Site      Navigating      Creating a message.      Replying to a message.      Attaching a picture. Questions               Chat room

3	The MeCHIPs Forum / Consumer Advisories, Recalls / Carlon Outlet Boxes Recalled  on: Apr 21st, 2007, 9:49am
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The CPSC has announced a voluntary recall of about 100,000 Carlon drop-in floor electrical outlet boxes. The boxes are wired incorrectly resulting in reverse polarity, posing a shock or electrocution hazard.  Manufactured by Lamson & Sessions of Cleveland, Ohio, they were sold under the Carlon® brand name and have a brass finish cover approximately 3 1/2 inches in diameter. “Carlon” is stamped into the plastic above the receptacle and the model number is located to the left of the receptacle. Model numbers E971FBDI and E971FBDIB are included in the recall.  The units were sold nationwide between January '05 and March '07.  Call Lamson & Sessions at (866) 636-1531 or visit www.lamson-home.com for additional information.   --submitted on behalf of Bill Flanders

4	The MeCHIPs Forum / MeCHIPs News & Announcements / April 4 Press Release  on: Apr 11th, 2007, 1:19pm
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Attached is the press release that I distributed to the Portland Press Herald, Bangor Daily News and Lewiston Sun Journal.

5	The MeCHIPs Forum / Consumer Advisories, Recalls / NY Thermal Inc. Recalls to Repair Gas-Fired Hot Wa  on: Apr 5th, 2007, 8:52pm
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NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs   Washington, DC 20207     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 5, 2007 Release #07-151     Firm's Hotline: (800) 688-2575 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908   NY Thermal Inc. Recalls to Repair Gas-Fired Hot Water Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard   WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should contact the firm to arrange for a free repair.     Name of product: NTI Trinity Gas-Fired Hot Water Boilers   Units: About 4,800   Distributor: NY Thermal Inc., of Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada   Hazard: Acidic liquid in a drain line can cause a fitting in the boiler to leak, posing a risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning to consumers.   Incidents/Injuries: NY Thermal Inc. has received one report outside of the United States of a leaking fitting resulting in a CO alarm activation. No injuries have been reported.   Description: The recall includes NTI Trinity gas-fired hot water boilers with model numbers Ti100, Ti150, Ti200 and Ti400. The boilers were manufactured between November 28, 2005 and January 8, 2007. The Ti100, Ti150 and Ti200 are wall-mounted units, and the Ti400 rests on the floor. The boilers are gray in color and "NTI" appears on the front cover. The model number and date of manufacture are located on the ID label inside the front cover of the boiler.   Sold by: Plumbing and heating contractors nationwide from November 2005 through February 2007 for between $3,000 and 8,500, depending on the model.   Manufactured in: Canada   Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact the firm for instructions and to arrange for a free repair.   Consumer Contact: For more information, contact NY Thermal Inc. at (800) 688-2575 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.nythermal.com.     To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07151.html     *************************************************************

6	The MeCHIPs Forum / Consumer Advisories, Recalls / Venmar Ventilation Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Vent  on: Mar 30th, 2007, 12:04pm
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NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs   Washington, DC 20207     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 29, 2007 Release #07-143     Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 441-4645 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908   Venmar Ventilation Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire Hazard   WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.     Name of product: Heat Recovery Ventilators   Units: About 75,000   Manufacturer: Venmar Ventilation Inc., of Quebec, Canada   Hazard: The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard.   Incidents/Injuries: Venmar Ventilation has received four reports of ventilator motors overheating resulting in fires causing extensive property damage. One incident in Michigan reportedly resulted in about $1 million in damages.   Description: Heat Recovery Ventilators are designed to exchange air between the inside and outside of a home in order to provide fresh air. The recall covers units made from 1991 through 2001, and have the following brand names and model numbers:   Brand: Models   Venmar: AEXX, EARC, 1XX, 30X, 40X, 40XXX   Venmar: AVS 1.X, 2.X, 30XX, 55XX   Flair:  30, 30XX, 55, 55XX, 85115   vane: 10, 1XX, 100X, 20, 20XX, 30XX, 90   Conformax: 300, 350, 400   NuTone: NUTR130   Carrier Bryant:VXXXXXXXXX, ERVXXXXXXX or HRVXXXXXXX   Payne Day & Night: VXXXXXXXXX   Heil: HEILXXXXX   York: 5263554XXXX   Sears Brand: OPTIMUM   Guardian by Broan: 100X, 200X   Rheem, Ruud, Protech, Weatherking: 84-ERV100, 84-ERV200, 84-HRV100, 84-HRV200     The model numbers are written on a silver or black label on the outside of panel. The "X" digit used in the model numbers can be either a letter or a number.     Sold by: Heating, plumbing and building supply distributors nationwide from January 1991 through December 2001 for between $700 and $2,500.   Manufactured in: Canada   Remedy: Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug their ventilators, and contact Venmar to receive instructions on how to participate in the recall. Venmar will provide a free safety device that will shut off the ventilator if the motor overheats.   Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Venmar Ventilation toll-free at (866) 441-4645 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.venmar.ca   To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07143.html

7	The MeCHIPs Forum / MeCHIPs News & Announcements / April 3, 2007 Meeting Notice  on: Mar 16th, 2007, 1:59pm
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Attached is the meeting notice for April 3, 2007.

8	Discussions and Chat / Talk It Up! / Home Inspection Nightmares  on: Mar 16th, 2007, 1:35pm
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Here's a slide show that was sent to me that contains some pretty wild stuff discovered during home inspections:  Home Inspection Slideshow   It's a MS PowerPoint file, here's the link to download the free player if you need one:  PowerPoint Viewer 2007

9	The MeCHIPs Forum / MeCHIPs News & Announcements / Well Water Safety Presentation  on: Feb 19th, 2007, 11:23pm
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At the February 6 meeting. presentations were made by Eric Frohmberg, state toxicologist with the Maine Center for Disease Control, and Jon Dyer, Technical Director and owner of A&L Laboratory in Auburn.   Eric Frohmberg (left) with MeCHIPs members Len Westra and Bill Flanders.   Jon Dyer with Bill Flanders.   Here is the link to Mr. Frohmberg's presentation.

10	The MeCHIPs Forum / Consumer Advisories, Recalls / Maytag Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard  on: Feb 1st, 2007, 6:45pm
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Maytag Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard   For more information, visit:   http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07094.html