Re: Dosimetry

[Jim Abraham <jimabe@lamar.colostate.edu>]

Ernesto_Faillace@notes.ymp.gov wrote:
> 
> 
> BAD analogy:
> 
> More dirt and disorder will accumulate over longer periods of time, making it
> more difficult to clean.  A cleaning service usually charges more for monthly
> cleanings than for weekly cleanings, they may move furniture around in different
> rooms to get to the dirt that has accumulated in hard to reach areas (but which
> do not require high frequency, weekly cleaning).
> 
> The same is true for most service contracts, including utilities.  You have a
> base or fixed cost, even if you use zero electricity, just to read the meter to
> demonstrate this (or keep your infor on file, send you monthly statements, or
> pay for line maintenance, etc.).  Something I am learning formally now in my MBA
> classes...

An Even Worse Interpretation of My Analogy:

The point I was trying to make is that I'M NOT ASKING THE VENDOR TO DO
ANYMORE WORK !!!  I AM DECREASING THEIR WORKLOAD.  My analogy was
directly related to service provided only!; not the increased costs of
maintenance for a lesser frequency of service.  As you know, that isn't
necessary for dosimetry.  You chose to interpret my analogy in a way
that totally ignored my point.  Thanks for the info on the cleaning
service.  I'll keep that in mind.

As far as your examples for service contracts and having a base or fixed
cost...Thanks for the PGO (Piercing Glimpse into the Obvious).  I am
well are that there is a fair fee for monthly/quarterly statements,
operating costs, etc.  I guess in your terms I could state it like
this:  I'M USING LESS ELECTRICITY.  Remember, I'm the guy looking at the
statements and my budget as well.  

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James P. Abraham
Alt. Radiation Safety Officer
Radiation Control Office - Environmental Health Serv.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins, CO 80523-6021

Phone: 	(970) 491-3928		Fax: 	(970) 491-4804
email: 	jimabe@lamar.colostate.edu
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