Re: [T2] re: Window Replacement

[George Lyle <glyle@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Fri, 14 Sep 2001, Jim Mowreader wrote:

> Smith sends:
>
> > With the thinking cap on: I work in a heavily computerized office, where the
> > floor is actually a platform of 24"x24" tile raised perhaps a foot from the
> > real floor (allows for fantastic air conditioning). We have these little
> > sucker-thingy's, basically a handle with two giant suckers on them (pulling
> > the trigger releases the tile). I imagine that using one of these puppies
> > might make things a bit easier for the sole window-popper.

Pro glass people use suction cups as well.  I've used suction cups on
raised floors (back in the days when the _terminals_ as well as the
mainframe were cooled by under-floor air!) and note that they had a bad
habit of losing their suction right when you were holding the 10-pound
floor panel over your big toe.  I wouldn't use them on glass unless I
tested them under tension for several minutes, and even then I'd put
Vaseline on the lip of the cup.

I wish I had those floors in my house.  It makes plumbing and electrical
work a snap!  :)

George Lyle