Dipslides

[Jaeger_S2k]

Do any of you use these?
They're for testing machine lubricant/cooling water for bacteria.
I never knew they were a thing, for machining/engineering.
I can understand the need, especially for larger operations that have large capacity troughs sitting for long periods.
It makes you think, if you haven't already.

 

[Bullet2012]

I tend not to drink the coolant, saves the cost of buying them

 

[indykid]

I tend not to drink the coolant, saves the cost of buying them

Don't breathe the mist either

Unless you're using it daily, I'd just avoid it altogether or mix small batches and make it single use

 

[badabec]

My son uses them when fracking, I think in the coolant reservoirs.

 

[dave h 2]

Might work for diesel bug in boats

 

[Parm]

This gives you all you need to know

https://www.ukla.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/UKLA-HSE-Good-Practice-Guide-for-Safe-Handling-and-Disposal-of-Metalworking-Fluids.pdf

Infrequently used machines are the worst offenders

 

[Barking Mat]

Might work for diesel bug in boats

That's what I want to know, please.

 

[Hitch]

We use them at work.
Weekly tests on 2 bandsaw.
Drill and lathe were too skanky apparently. So now forced to use coolant in bottles rather than flood coolant.

HS&E manager marches in at 8.15 every Monday morning straight to them and tests it like it's a matter of huge urgency.
Right up there with taking photos of the contents of the bins regularly

 

[frank horton]

seem to remember there's a new type of sol oil that has anti Bac already in it...
My thoughts....
the last 25 tub of coolant oil was over 200 euro's and a 2 hr drive to get it......
25lt of No 46 Hyd oil is less than 70euro's and I drive past the store at least once per week...
so with the cost and the rust factor I will use Hyd oil from now on...
I have 5 machines with coolant.Two as new Myfords (old Stock) S7 and a VMF mill.....they have only ever seen Hyd oil .....
The old Student and the Bridgeport will also get Hyd oil thats pumped....
lastley the band saw....It dribbles so much coolant it never lasts that long so will stay with the milk...
all a bit more than hobby use...
all floors smooth and painted so reg mess get cleaned up with a mop n bucket.....I hate messy floors....
I'm sad and suffer OCD.....