User:Brett Wuth/Running Notes/2011-04

2011-04-05
documents:

2011-04-10
Marking retired ropes:

http://www.voea.vic.edu.au/publications/e-news/2007/may2007.html http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:stGebTb1NvEJ:www.oeasa.on.net/pdf/journal/on25-4.pdf+marking+retired+rope&hl=en&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEEShgRDzvfe1_MTWmohJXs-SZOb_2vCLjrw5ZlU5BWBDz88p1Uj4xyaJRWdkBwfjGjzpI2PwANmCwN92UbNq1foHsHLy8Kpf3pmvTdQe4bhudfsvzNzhs0Fk-mD16VSgAg_R6-O1S&sig=AHIEtbTLJZbx_I-feiVKNkAATcLfzyruzQ http://www.livestrong.com/article/110759-retire-rock-climbing-rope/ http://www.etsca.com/convention04/Ropes%20Course%20Manual.doc
 * no holes punched in it - in service rope does have
 * dipped in red paint
 * wrapped in black electrical tape
 * red electrical tape
 * carabiners marked in red tape

Markers on rope:
 * purpose markers are sold by manufactures
 * http://www.dailyclimbingtips.com/gear/5-ways-to-mark-the-middle-of-your-rope/
 * UIAA warns against using other types of markers
 * http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en-us/journal/climb/qclab/qc-lab-can-i-use-a-sharpie-to-mark-the-middle-of-my-rope
 * http://wiki.tradgirl.com/Will_using_a_magic_marker_to_mark_my_rope_weaken_it%3F
 * Blue Water recommends a Sharpie"rub a dub" laundry marking pen
 * http://www.bluewaterropes.com/home/faqs.asp

Safe Working Load to MBS translation:
 * http://www.sterlingrope.com/media/document/techmanual.pdf

2011-04-11
documents:

2011-04-17
documents:

2011-04-20
13:35 call into Telus system

line has to be terminated

$31/month currently

land line with advanced call forwarding option $84/month

one time fee $75/month

10 business days to set up

$25 for one time change.

2011-04-20 14:04

Telus

Heather

updated for Friday.

$25 charge.

2011-04-26
Researching Petzl I'D


 * http://www.petzl.com/en/pro/self-braking-descenders/id-l
 * "I'D L"
 * red
 * 11.5 to 13 mm rope
 * won't handle our 11mm rope
 * NFPA 1983 G
 * http://www.petzl.com/files/all/technical-notice/Pro/D20L-IDL.pdf
 * rated for rope ascess descent and belaying
 * rescue evacution (pg 4)
 * belay max 100kg load (pg 5) or 272kg (pg6) but unclear whether valid for belay lowering or only belay raise
 * requires 2 operators for 2 person lower (100kg) (pg 6) compare pg 4 (150kg)
 * http://www.petzl.com/en/pro/self-braking-descenders/id-s
 * gold
 * 10 to 11.5 mm rope


 * http://www.firehouse.com/forums/showthread.php?t=104769
 * good discussion of use in rescue belay

2011-04-27
Confirmed 2262 forwarded to correct number.

2011-04-30
CMC Rescue MPD The MPD looks very interesting. My concerns:
 * http://www.indyarocks.com/videos/The-MPD--CMC-Rescue-Multi-Purpose-Device-1278741
 * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hnKLj9NpUI&feature=related
 * http://www.cmcrescue.com/product.php?CatalogID=1&dept_id=20660&rootNode=0&pid=3&PHPSESSID=839a59a27a0ec9e47c0aea5706e67e04
 * http://www.cmcrescue.com/prod_instruction/3330X0.00.042011.pdf?PHPSESSID=839a59a27a0ec9e47c0aea5706e67e04
 * only 13mm and 11mm versions
 * http://www.cmcrescue.com/prod_techinfo/MPD%20User%20Manual%203330X0.00.030711.pdf?PHPSESSID=839a59a27a0ec9e47c0aea5706e67e04
 * pg 6, share tension lowering, suggested belay requires active intervention
 * $650
 * each model fits only one size of rope
 * cost $650
 * I wasn't seeing how easy it was to adjust tension on a lower