[sudo-discuss] Re: Proposal

That was my original proposal some months ago, but that was veto’d because the spoiled fridge is a really nice model On Tue, Jan 25, 2022 at 09:48 Autonomous &lt;autonomous666(a)gmail.com&gt; wrote: > Maybe just start over? > > https://sfbay.craigslist.org/search/zip?lat=37.79793283605427&lon=-122.… > > On Tue, Jan 25, 2022 at 9:31 AM David Keenan via sudo-discuss < > sudo-discuss(a)sudoroom.org&gt; wrote: > >> I defer to your judgement patrik re the uv-c; however I think it could >> be done safely? if: >> >> - eyeglasses protective against UV-c are worn the entire time the UV-c >> bulb is being handled or used. >> >> - while being handled, the uv-c bulb is attached to an extension cord >> that is physically unplugged in to the wall. >> >> - the uv-c bulb (attached to the unpowered extension cord) is placed in >> a fridge compartment with all shelving removed, and the compartment door is >> closed as much as possible (is left open just a crack allowing the cord >> through.) An electrostatic air purifier could be run at the same time. >> >> - 2 tarps are placed over the entire fridge, with a sign taped on front >> stating for safety reasons, stating not to touch tarp / DNH unless you are >> the person cleaning the fridge. >> >> - with the fridge thusly tarped, only then is the extension cord >> powering the UV-c is plugged into wall, powering on the uv-c light. >> >> - the fridge is directly monitored by the person working on the fridge, >> for 1-hour per fridge compartment, who could work on their laptop or >> another task while this was happening. >> >> - the extension cord is physically unplugged from the wall prior to >> shifting the light from one compartment to another, and prior to lifting >> the tarp for any reason. >> >> - after it is finished, with the extension cord unplugged, the bulb is >> also immediately disconnected from the extension cord and placed back in a >> box well-labeled with warning etc. >> >> Do you think such precautions would be adequate? >> >> David >> >> On Tue, Jan 25, 2022 at 05:40 Patrik D'haeseleer &lt;patrikd(a)gmail.com&gt; >> wrote: >> >>> I don't think a UV-C bulb is the best way to go - those things can be >>> bloody dangerous for anyone looking at them without the proper goggles - >>> but we do happen to have one in CCL. >>> >>> I would recommend getting a good mask rated for mold spores - an >>> N95/KN95 should do - and liberally spraying down the interior with bleach. >>> >>> I support paying Lovi if that is what it takes to get it done, and I'd >>> be happy to pitch in for an hour or two. >>> >>> Patrik >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Jan 25, 2022, 4:13 AM David Keenan via sudo-discuss < >>> sudo-discuss(a)sudoroom.org&gt; wrote: >>> >>>> I texted with Lovi the other day, who is still a pending member of >>>> Sudo, and Lovi mentioned they would be willing to deep-clean Sudo's >>>> deeply-spoiled fridge, if paid $25/hr cash and supplied with the >>>> various means to do so. >>>> >>>> To my knowledge, no Sudoer has voluntarily pursued cleaning this >>>> fridge for the last four months or so after the request went out. It was >>>> also insisted that the fridge be kept and not dumped (Patrik thought it was >>>> unsalvageable due to the near-certainty of mold growing in inaccessible >>>> places.) The fridge incubated a large quantiy spoiling food, unplugged, for >>>> an unknown number of months during the pandemic. >>>> >>>> Anyway - as Lovi is not yet a Sudo member, as a Sudo member I would >>>> like to propose that Sudo take Lovi up on their offer, and supply: >>>> >>>> - an electrostatic air purifier, and a UV-C light bulb to help >>>> passively de-mold in the first pass in all compartments. The total cost for >>>> both is expected to be <$80. >>>> >>>> - bleach, cleaning agents, sponges, paper towels, etc in the second >>>> pass. Expected cost is <$20 in the event Omni's cleaning closet lacks these >>>> items. >>>> >>>> In terms of active labor I believe at least four hours should be >>>> budgeted at a minimum, = $100. >>>> >>>> Expected cost: $180. >>>> Contingency: $20. >>>> Total: $200. >>>> >>>> In return - if Lovi still has capacity and inclination to engage with >>>> this task - I would propose that Lovi provide a do-by date to complete the >>>> work, for the benefit of all sudoers who wish to once more preserve edible >>>> food in a sanitary fashion. >>>> >>>> If anyone objects to this proposal, lmk..? >>>> >>>> Best, >>>> David >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>>> sudo-discuss mailing list -- sudo-discuss(a)sudoroom.org >>>> To unsubscribe send an email to sudo-discuss-leave(a)sudoroom.org >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >> sudo-discuss mailing list -- sudo-discuss(a)sudoroom.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to sudo-discuss-leave(a)sudoroom.org >> >