OC Collections
Event Vice Coordinator Kenneth Garvin
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2025 Collections Event Description *Updated 3/26/25*
Changes highlighted in Yellow
2025 Collections Judging Sheets *NEW 3/26/25*
The judging sheets are provided primarily for event coordinators and judges information only. They are not part of the procedures or the rules of the event. They are for reference only and do not govern; the event descriptions govern. They are updated periodically and are subject to change at any time, without notice. They may not be used in any form of protest or question. There may be actions that are penalties that are not explicitly listed as an example on the penalty sheet.
Collections Event Tutorial
Tutorials should be used as an overall suggestion not 100% accurate
EQUIPMENT INFORMATION
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| INSERTA TEE | Inserta Tee Rep, Daniel Lockart at Daniel.Lockart@adspipe.com | |
| HAND DRILL | McMaster-Carr Ratchet-Bit Brace Hand Drill: https://www.mcmaster.com/#hand-powered-drills/=16q283i | |
| Part number for the arbor/pilot hole drill bit that will fit into the McMaster-Carr ratchet bit brace hand drill and accommodate the Lenox 4.5 inch circular cutting blade | ||
| BIT BRACE | A 3/8 shank will fit in the braces. The part number we use at Nationals is the Lenox Tools 1779805 6L arbor. This arbor is a quick change arbor, It has a 3/8 shank and a bit that is approximately 3.25. There are other manufacturers available as well. Please note that at Nationals, most of our bit braces have been welded so that the shank cannot be removed from the brace, but this is not required. The Lenox unit can be purchased on Amazon at: | |
| COUPLING | Specific part numbers for the two flexible repair couplings. The repair coupling is an 8 repair coupling sized for an 8 SDR35 PVC pipe with an outside diameter of 8.4. The couplings we use are the FERNCO Model 1056-88 (8 x 8 Flexible Coupling). The bands we use are stainless steel only. It is in Grainger’s catalog here: | |
| VICTAULIC TOWER | All you need to go is place an order with a Victaulic water/wastewater distributor and advise them you want the "Victaulic OPS Kit" have that person email Craig West, craig.west@victaulic.com, and he will send them the order form. You can also contact Craig at 206-305-0552 for ordering. |
Ask A Question
Questions will be accepted up until 9/23/25. Additional questions can be asked at the pre-competition meeting on Monday, September 29, in Chicago.
| Question | Answer | Date |
if a team decides to flip the saw blades, when will it be done, before setup by a judge or during setup done by a team member?
| if a team decides to flip the saw blades, when will it be done, before setup by a judge or during setup done by a team member? Answer- The teams are asked when they arrive to the reactor as to how they want their blades. A judge / equipment person will adjust the blades before the set up begins. same as for spraying blades with wd40, when is it done and by who, Judge or team member? Answer- The Blades will be sprayed by a judge / equipment person during the set-up time. | 5/13/25 |
| Will the 5/16 speed wrench sockets be taped to the speed wrenches at WEFTEC? | Yes, the 5/16 speed wrench sockets will be taped to the speed wrenches at WEFTEC. | 5/19/25 |
| Will the tower base start in the middle of designated area? Can it be moved and if so, would that be done during setup or is that something that is done by the judges? | Yes, the tower base will start in the middle of the 6X6 designated area. Yes, the tower base can be moved and should be done during the 3-minute set up period. | 5/22/25 |