Topic: Epoxy

2 chapters across the catalog

No Jet No Deal
Episode 1679 1:10:49 - 1:14:24

1679: No Jet No Deal

John C. Dvorak's Career as a Can Inspector

John C. Dvorak recounts his early career working as an inspector at a Kaiser Aluminum can factory. He describes the technical process of spraying epoxy coatings inside cans to prevent phosphoric acid in sodas like Dr Pepper from dissolving the aluminum, and admits to occasionally letting uncoated "silver" cans through the line as a prank.

His Name is Nimrod
Episode 953 1:45:49 - 1:47:27

953: His Name is Nimrod

Ford Explorer Exhaust Leaks, Police Equipment, Carbon Monoxide

A "boots on the ground" report suggests that carbon monoxide leaks in police Ford Explorers may be caused by aftermarket equipment installations. Technicians drilling holes in the floorboards to mount police gear may be using defective epoxy that fails to seal out exhaust fumes. This report adds a new dimension to the ongoing investigation into officer illnesses linked to the vehicle model.