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Title: color coded Lead blankets???
Post by: scooter on Jan 27, 2006, 01:36

Is there a "standard" color code scheme for various thickness of lead blankets?

Title: Re: color coded Lead blankets???
Post by: Rad_Toy on Jan 27, 2006, 02:02

I have been in the field 27 years, and other than the new permanent lead that is covered with a gray material, all lead blankets are yellow.  No coding.

Title: Re: color coded Lead blankets???
Post by: JessJen on Jan 27, 2006, 02:11

well dont forget the varying thickness of grime you find on some.....it can change the color a bit lol

Title: Color coded Lead blankets???
Post by: Fermione on Jan 27, 2006, 02:41

Sounds like a good idea.  I remember thinking I was grabbing a low density blanket and throwing it over my shoulder only to find it was a high density one.  That extra five pounds per square foot can add up in a hurry.  :o  Would be a great way to differentiate between the two.

Fermione now residing in Jersey.  What exit?

Title: Re: color coded Lead blankets???
Post by: ageoldtech on Jan 30, 2006, 02:18

I just ordered some blankets in beautiful TVA blue, for use in shielding exit portals during movement of old steam generators. It doesn’t distinguish between high or low density. It’s mostly a perception is reality thing. (and it didn’t cost anything extra).

Title: Re: color coded Lead blankets???
Post by: Melrose on Jan 30, 2006, 02:52

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