Water Fundamentals
What happens if you don't extract carpet properly
Without proper extraction carpet and pad will take longer to dry, delaying our process.
Insurance adjuster may argue paying for stated time, labor and materials billed.
How do you prevent crawlspace contaminants from entering the living space?
Negative air
What Does the letter C stand for in our core values as a company? And what is our definition of that?
Compassion:
We treat our customers and each other the way we want to be treated
In what year was the BZN contents department born?
2019
Why did the scarecrow win a Nobel Prize?
Because he was outstanding in his field
What does CFM stand for?
Cubic Feet per Minute
When checking drying progress of concrete what type of meter do you use?
Hygrometer
What is the primary tool brand used around the BZN shop?
DeWalt
What does the P stand for at the end of contents job numbers?
Example: 622036P
P stands for Personal Property
What is a 'Moonquake'?
Just as earth has earthquakes, the moon has—you guessed it—moonquakes. Less common and less intense than the shakes that happen here, moonquakes are believed by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists to occur due to tidal stresses connected to the distance between the Earth and the moon.
What is the ventilation general rule of thumb?
Its better to have too much ventilation vs too little
How can you dry a crawl space when clearance is limited to set equipment in?
Containment outside of access
Cut a hole in subfloor
Use layflat ducting
How many man doors are located in the bozeman shop?
20
When considering the amount of time, effort, & cost that is appropriate for cleaning a content item, what values does the restorer consider before restoring vs non restoring?
Monetary Value & Sentimental value
How fast was the first person ever to be convicted of speeding going (mph)?
8MPH!!
According to Guinness World Records, the first person to be charged with speeding was Walter Arnold of the English village of Paddock Wood, Kent. On Jan. 28, 1896, Arnold was spotted going four times the speed limit in his 19th-century Benz—but since the speed limit at the time was just two miles per hour, that meant he was not going too fast by today's standards. The constable had to chase him down on his bicycle, eventually catching him and issuing a ticket!
When running power continuously from an outlet, you can expect for your available amp draw to be reduced by ___ % capacity.
20%
What is a critical step to efficiently dry out unfinished areas?
Contain affected area and establish temperature control.
What does the letter A Stand for in our core values? And what is our definition?
Alignment:
We work with each other and our customers toward a common cause through careful communication and collaboration
The finest grade of steel wool used to clean fire damaged contents is what?
0000
What year was the smallest reptile discovered and reported?
2021
Those who think everything on the planet has already been discovered might just not be looking close enough. A tiny chameleon discovered in northern Madagascar and measuring just 28.9 millimeters is believed to be the smallest reptile on Earth. The itty bitty chameleon was recently discovered and reported in the January 2021 issue of Scientific Reports.
When leaving equipment running overnight, best practice is to use a __ gauge extension cord, that is no longer than ___ feet.
12 gauge, 50 feet
What are the three principles for a Category 3 water loss?
Contain, decontaminate, then dry.
Approximately, How many jobs have we (BZN) serviced this year?
approximately 78
Our highest job number is 622078
When transporting Surfaced furnishings whether in Boxy or Pricilla Content technicians should always avoid _______ to ______ ________!
Surface to Surface Contact
Loxodonta is the scientific name for what animal?
Elephant