Trouble Shooting and Testing
These are two reasons we’re the best at what we do.
Firstly, we know that the process of buying or refitting a firing range is fraught with issues. So our approach is to troubleshoot any problems before they arise.
Secondly we’re a results based team. When it comes to making big decisions, there’s nothing better than having rock solid evidence of excellent results.
So we put our system to the test against those of industry leaders and measured the results using the industry compliance guidelines.
In particular, the Lead & Hazardous Contaminant Count Laws that OSHA & EPA have set forth.
We tested the air for pollutants at two firing ranges and a large retail centre, at separate locations both with and without our systems.
The Results
Rushing Air Systems are the most energy efficient, compliant and reliable systems on the market. It’s what makes us the best.
Here’s what we found out..
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The amount of lead in the air at the two fire ranges was too high. They were both not meeting compliance levels at rates of 190µg/m³ and 73µg/m³. These were the ranges with industry leading re-circulating air systems.
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The amount of lead in the air at the shopping center was 42µg/m³. This is just under the industry regulations for air system action levels. Again this complex had an industry leading re-circulating system.
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The amount of lead in the air at the third range, where the Rushing Air 100% fresh air system was installed was only 11µg/m³. This is a clear marker that 100% fresh air HVAC systems are the only way to go and a warning to those who’re running ranges without them.
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Then we tested the energy costs of running all three ranges and discovered another flaw in traditional systems. The average range – with ten lanes – will cost you an average of $5 per lane, per hour to run. While the energy costs of a Rushing Air System are between $0.80 and $1.40 per lane per hour. Over 30 days a Rushing Air System will save you just under $10,000 in energy costs.
* Comparison calculated at $1.40/$5 an hour per lane for 9 hours per day over 30 days in a ten lane facility.
Then we looked at the predicted maintenance costs of all three ranges. The range with Rushing Air had drastically lower filter costs because it met the requirements for lead compliance and employee safety. This meant that owners with traditional ranges are spending between $4,000-$6,000 extra on maintenance costs per month due to to purchasing of HEPA, Secondary & Pre-Filters for a ten lane range. Plus the range has to close lanes every time a filter needs changing. Leaving more down time where the range is not open to paying shooters.
Lastly, of the ranges we tested only the Rushing Air was compliant with Federal Regulations. Which means the threat of costly fines is present each quarter for those ranges that haven’t got 100% fresh air HVAC systems.
Overall Rushing Air systems out ran leading industry competitors in the following areas.
- Air contamination.
- Federal Compliance
- Energy Efficiency
- Maintenance Costs
What further evidence could you need that we are the best choice for your indoor firing range?
To learn more about what we can do for you, contact us today!
