Yes it can be done I'm sure but it wouldn't be suitable in this case. The food product that is being made here is unique in the market and requires dehydrating in a controlled manner. My client has been developing his methods for some time and has tried various commercially available machines...
Thanks for your input, I have now read some of your earlier posts and am in total agreement. I always had reservations over my involvement in that aspect. We now have touched base with another forum member who is willing to help.
OK dumb might be a bit harsh but really your second suggestion is at least daft. The first suggestion is more like it but out of the scope of this scenario.
Thanks again for all replies, I think I knew the types of response I would get, so no great surprises...Still, if there is anybody out there who thinks they could assist with some genuine informed practical advice. Please PM me, it would, I'm sure, be rewarded and appreciated.
Thanks for your time on this, believe me , all your concerns have already been voiced and the client does appreciate them, we are just looking to navigate a path..
yeah, he has 2 of those already...how can I put it...they don't really work... well not consistently, for his application at least...hence embarking on this project
I can see , reading back why you might have thought that! sorry if I didnt get my aims across adequately. Fact is he has pressed ahead with this project with massive determination and already overcome many technical & practical obstacles to get to where he is, and I admire that greatly. He will...
Thanks to all for responses on this thread. To reiterate, I am seeking a way of helping to produce a safe machine that my customer & his staff can use with controlled risk without having all the relevant type approval etc carried out which is something only a volume manufacturer could afford. My...
Which is exactly what we are trying to achieve...I am just recognising my own lack of experience in this particular area (product development) and trying to seek the advice of those better informed
To be absolutely clear. He does have regard for safety.
I am looking for a way to ensure safety to the highest possible standard without going down the road of costly product approval that would be undertaken for a mainstream commercially available product. I am sure there must be a way to...
So then, does anybody know or can recommend somebody who could assist with the electrical compliance aspect of this project? Somebody that is who would not expect the kind of remuneration that a mainstream appliance manufacturer would provide!
He does want to do the job 'properly' but the costs of going down a 'complete approval' route for this small scale product would likely be prohibitive. This won't be a commercially available product that can be purchased, just for use in his own premises.
Yes, this was my initial thought so as to avoid any liability, however the customer is a good guy and has given me plenty of interesting work in the past so I am keen to help him get this off the ground. I am pretty sure he won't follow any recognised route to product compliance but will assume...
I have done all of the electrical installations for this customer for a while and he has asked me for help with this. I appreciate what you are saying and my lack of knowledge on product standards and so on is notable..He has said that he will take responsibility for the final product but wants...
Hi All, With some trepidation I am throwing this one out for comments / advice from members.
I have been asked by a customer to provide 3 phase supplies for some 'machines' that are under development by my customer.
The machines are basically cabinets for dehydrating food items , that have been...
I guess you don't need it cos its not exposed? Oddly enough the sample pack I was given of the 'switch & load' variety comes with a tiny 5mm bit of brown sleeving!
Have just received a sample pack of Quickwire connectors from Joe Garton of Quickwire after reading this thread on Saturday.
Have to say initial impression out of the box is good, excellent sophisticated design and build quality and I can see them being fast and neat to use supplied with a...
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