WQ0002284_ORC Communication_20220111 (3)

Strickland, Bev
From: michelle obxh2o.com <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2022 3:37 PM
To: Tankard, Robert
Subject: [External] Fw: Kinnakeet Clarifier and Filter repair items
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Good afternoon,
I am just getting back to my desk. This was one of the e-mails I sent to Mr. Hollowell trying to clarify
equipment components. The last section should read "not calling when" letting Robert Tankard into the
plant. Ray was upset we did not notify him prior to your entering the plant. This morning, after we received
your call, we texted and called Mr. Hollowell to let him know of your inspection.
Thank you,
Michelle Pharr
From: michelle obxh2o.com
Sent: Monday, November 22, 2021 7:55 AM
To: ray hollowell <[e-mail]>; Mark Bissell <[e-mail]>
Subject: Kinnakeet Clarifier and Filter repair items
November 22, 2021
Mr. Hollowell,
Clarifier repairs:
Gear/ Speed Reducer
This is the part that operates the clarifier rotating arms. This part is no longer made.
We initially used the interior clarifier's gear box to repair the external clarifier.
We have rebuilt the box two times before the shaft broke.
Attaching pictures of the gear reducer. Originally made by Perfection Gear. They
Were purchased by Winsmith Company.
I have also referred to these parts as clarifier motors and clarifier drives.
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David is searching for the replacement part.
The Gear/Speed Reducer is a side feed and the shaft comes out the top. Reducers available have the
shaft coming out the bottom.
We need two Gear/Speed Reducers
I have attached pictures 1,2,3,and 4 of the information I have on this part.
Return Pumps
The clarifier return pumps return sludge from the bottom of the clarifier back to the head of the
treatment process.
We have used the pumps at the plant available to replace.
David installed a temporary pump in the clarifier that is returning the sludge.
Attached are pictures 5 and 6 identifying one of the pumps.
This is the pump that I was told to call Elizabeth City Electric Rewind for rebuild and to have one more
like it sent to have two pumps available for both the internal and external clarifiers.
My e-mail I sent said motor not pump when identifying a repair through Eliz. City Elect. Rew. We have
been talking for months on finding an immediate repair for the Gear/Speed Reducer or as I have said in
the past Clarifier Motor. I am not aware of a release of the repair of the pumps. If I confused the two, I
apologize.
Financial relationship with Elizabeth City Electric Motor Rewind.
He rebuilt the Dory Lift Station Pumps
He rebuilt one or two blower motors
The last transaction was that we purchased a new blower motor through him and took more
than 60 days to pay. It may have gone close to 90 days. He was not happy and was calling twice
a week at the end.
I would appreciate that you contact him directly and advise us on how to facilitate the delivery.
Filter Repairs
Pictures 7, 8, and 9
The space available between Clarifier and exterior wall 11.5 feet
The garage door opening, with the door cut loose, would be about 11.5 by 11.
There appears to be enough space to bring in a vacuum truck t remove media. David will have a price
on the removal of media and solids from the filter by today or tomorrow.
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You will need to have Mark Bissell provide the filter sand specifications for the replacement media. HE
will have to determine and approve if your sand from the sand pit can be used.
Not Calling to let Rob Tankard in the plant
Robert contacted David, David was only thinking about when he could accommodate Mr. Tankard.
If you want to make arrangements to meet with Mr. Tankard or have David co-ordinate a meeting either
on site or in Washington, David would be glad to accommodate.
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