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Test Method |
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Calcium Chloride Moisture Vapor |
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Emission Rate Testing |
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ASTM F1869 |
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Rapid RH® 4.0 |
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with Touch-n-Sense Technology |
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ASTM F2170 |
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Materials Needed |
MVER kits; surface grinder, vacuum, scrapers, precision gram scale |
Rapid RH Easy Reader and Smart Sensors; 3/4-in drill bit and drill; brush and vacuum
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Prepare test locations |
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Clean the floor: scrape and grind to remove debris and make a clean surface |
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1 hour 5 minutes |
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Prepare the test |
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Check integrity of sealed calcium chloride packages. Open packages, weigh dishes, record weight, date and time. |
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1 hour 5 minutes |
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Place the test |
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Remove tape from dishes, remove cover and invert, place on concrete, install domes, press to seal, check if seal is airtight. |
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1 hour 5 minutes |
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Drill Holes |
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Vacuum dust |
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Insert |
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1 hour 5 minutes |
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Protect the test |
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Install CAUTION tape, build wooden frame, or otherwise mark to avoid damage |
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2 hours |
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Obtain results(after required 72 hours)
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Check air tightness of seals; cut open domes, retrieve dishes, invert covers, re-tape, weigh dishes, and calculate results. |
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2 hours 10 minutes |
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Insert Easy Reader. |
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3.5 minutes |
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Cleanup |
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Scrape sealant from concrete; dispose domes, dishes, used calcium chloride, sealant |
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20 minutes |
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Trowel one tablespoon patching compound into each hole. |
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7 minutes |
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Material costs for 13 tests |
$147.95 (13 kits) |
$600 (includes 15 Smart Sensors + 1 Easy Reader) |
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Total time required to obtain readings on first 13 tests |
72 hours |
2 hours |
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Total time required to obtain additional testing data |
78.5 hours |
10 minutes |
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Material costs to obtain additional testing data |
$147.95 (13 kits) |
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Total Time |
158 hours 15 minutes |
3 hours 25.5 minutes |
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