This is a special purpose fire extinguisher for fighting a fire in a high magnetic field. Yesterday we received training on how to fight a fire in our MRI facility. This extinguisher is non-magnetic and contains an extinguishing agent that won't further damage the equipment.

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Have you ever wondered what's behind those louvres you see on the outside of buildings? It's called the plenum space, and this is where fresh air is pulled into the building. (Medical research building.)

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Before compact, cheap electronics and data networks were available, if you wanted to have two way control and communication with something, you needed pneumatics. This is a decommissioned 60s era control and monitoring system for HVAC.

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One of two diesel generators for a new hospital tower. 16 cylinder, quad turbo, 2400 horsepower. Requires 500 liters of coolant and 200 liters of engine oil. These same engines are often used in commuter trains and boats.

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The metal box is a 'diverter' which is exactly like a router for internet data, except this one routes physical stuff. It routes the carriers (cylindrical plastic containers) around the pneumatic tube system so paperwork can be send around the building.

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The laboratories in this building are plumbed with glass pipes. This is to prevent reactions with discarded chemicals (which would corrode metal pipes).

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