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Arc Welder Used to Thaw Frozen Pipes
Author(s) -
Nelson LaVern M.
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
opflow
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1551-8701
pISSN - 0149-8029
DOI - 10.1002/j.1551-8701.1984.tb00148.x
Subject(s) - arc (geometry) , environmental science , forensic engineering , gasoline , engineering , waste management , mechanical engineering
This paper describes the use of gasoline‐powered DC arc welders, rated at at least 450 A continuous duty, for thawing of frozen pipes in Madison, Wisconsin during the winter of 1976‐1977. Equipment, procedures, and time factors are discussed, and the need for proper training and safety practices is emphasized.