Chemistry Maintenance/Pump Shop (CHEM)

Overview of Services

Maintenance Shop

This group provides an array of repair and renovation services. Among the items that are accepted for repair: stir plates, shakers, balances, water chillers and miscellaneous test equipment. The Maintenance Shop also handles laboratory and office renovations. They can do painting, carpentry and some electrical work. They install laboratory equipment and will remove old items that need to go to surplus. The Maintenance Shop is also the first place to call for all building maintenance and janitorial related issues such as heating or air conditioning problems, no lights, power or other electrical problems, leaks, etc. To reach the Maintenance Shop during normal business hours (Monday - Friday) call 867-2857. Emergencies occurring after regular business hours should be reported directly to the OPP service desk at 865-4731.

Pump Shop

Our pump shop can provide all your vacuum pump needs. Anything from a minor preventative maintenance oil change to a major complete vacuum pump overhaul is in our area of expertise. We service many types and manufacturers of vacuum pumps, including: rotary vane, oil, scroll, diaphragm pumps made by Edwards, Welch, Savant, Pfiffer and many more. Please stop in and see us in our shop in 22 Pond Building, just inside the concrete ramp. We are open Monday through Friday from 7:30 am until 4:00 pm. Tim Hillard is our vacuum pump repair technician. If you would like to call and make an appointment or just have a question our phone number is (814) 865-7952. The supervisor of the pump shop is Larry Johns and he can be reached at (814) 867-2857 or ljj5@psu.edu. We would like to thank you in advance for your support.

Leadership

Larry Johns | Maintenance Shop Manager

Location and hours of operation

Links and Resources

• http://chem.psu.edu/directory/maintenance-shop
• http://chem.psu.edu/directory/pump-shop/pump-shop

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