New lab build...

[norEL]

*UPDATE*

Been some while since my last update and there have been some changes to my new lab in the mean time(pic`s).
A bit messy now because I am moving in on the same time as I do project`s, but soon finished  

Marius



I`m building a new lab in my Dark Norwegian Cellar from before 1900 sometime...
Going to post photos of my progress here.
Comment`s are welcome

Marius


*Image one: the cellar is messy of all sort`s of thing that is stored for the winter, but here will my new lab be. Believe it or not.

*Image two: the wall between the lab and the rest of the cellar is rising.

*Image three: all the wall`s are getting insulation and new look`s. And the floor where it was potato storage room in year`s back in time have got 10cm insulation and moisture protection underneath ( have not decided floor type yet ) .

*Image four: The insulation in place and the wall panels are soon finished.

*Image five: Paint job. Three wall`s white and one black.

*Image six: building new work bench

*Image seven to ten: the room is filling up. A bit messy still, but in good progress to be soon finished.

[hacklordsniper]

Do you expect moisture problems? Or will you isolate the walls?

[Psi]

At least he wont have to worry about static electricity

[hacklordsniper]

At least he wont have to worry about static electricity

Moisture is quite large worry. Especially in health reasons

[norEL]

Do you expect moisture problems? Or will you isolate the walls?

The cellar is luckily dry like a dessert. Even after a rainy season it is dry. All the  wall`s get insulation and new look`s to them. This is going to be a new lab and not an old cellar with bad smell and dirty wall`s 
And there will be good ventilation!

[norEL]

At least he wont have to worry about static electricity

The only static electricity in that cellar is from the old spirits that live there 

[Mechatrommer]

The only static electricity in that cellar is from the old spirits that live there 

you are going to annoy them. they dont like electromagnet.

[Conrad Hoffman]

FWIW, I run a small dehumidifier in my lab at all times, though it doesn't turn on in the winter. Your equipment will thank you for keeping the humidity low by lasting longer! This is especially true for older tube equipment. I believe it was Jim Williams that said, no home is complete without a lab.

[hacklordsniper]

FWIW, I run a small dehumidifier in my lab at all times, though it doesn't turn on in the winter. Your equipment will thank you for keeping the humidity low by lasting longer! This is especially true for older tube equipment. I believe it was Jim Williams that said, no home is complete without a lab.

Are you running electric or chemical dehumifidier? I opted for the second but its verry anoying sometimes.

[alm]

Lowering humidity will also makes static discharges more likely, decreasing the average life of your DUT.

[Mechatrommer]

Lowering humidity will also makes static discharges more likely, decreasing the average life of your DUT.

make it around 60-90%. buy a hygrometer to stay alert, very cheap china cheapo one will do. i just checked Arizona's RH is worst around 14-40% where i'm informed by a friend is the worst ESD case... http://www.shorstmeyer.com/wxfaqs/humidity/rh.html
too low RH = ESD, too high + cold (>95% like in a toilet or washroom) you'll risk bronchitis or pneumonia.

[norEL]

FWIW, I run a small dehumidifier in my lab at all times, though it doesn't turn on in the winter. Your equipment will thank you for keeping the humidity low by lasting longer! This is especially true for older tube equipment. I believe it was Jim Williams that said, no home is complete without a lab.

Thank you for the tip. I have been thinking about dehumidifier, but I will first measure the humidity when the lab is done and see if there is need for one before I buy.
I agree with Jim Williams 

[norEL]

Lowering humidity will also makes static discharges more likely, decreasing the average life of your DUT.

make it around 60-90%. buy a hygrometer to stay alert, very cheap china cheapo one will do. i just checked Arizona's RH is worst around 14-40% where i'm informed by a friend is the worst ESD case... http://www.shorstmeyer.com/wxfaqs/humidity/rh.html
too low RH = ESD, too high + cold (>95% like in a toilet or washroom) you'll risk bronchitis or pneumonia.

This is good info too  have in mind! Thanks for sharing

[norEL]

UPDATE

[Psi]

i only have one question, what goodies do you have locked up in that cabinet with the keylock

[norEL]

i only have one question, what goodies do you have locked up in that cabinet with the keylock

Nothing exciting in that cabinet.. I store all my glue, etchant, unprinted pcb`s (dark place in the cabinet), thermal paste and other chemicals in there, so my two kid`s don`t touch it. There will be a sign on the cabinet soon as I get one.
Think all with kid`s should have a locked cabinet for storing chemical`s