In the summertime ours is at around 60-70%, which seems to work well. In the winter time it is less than 0 and I run a humidifier full out to try to achieve 20%. It is definitely easier in the summer. Lynn Burton Lab Assoc. I Animal Disease Lab Galesburg, Il 61401
________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Thomas Jasper Sent: Fri 9/19/2008 5:01 PM To: Randolph-Habecker, Julie Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Humidity levels in the lab Julie, I can't offer you any references, but here's something to consider. A cool mist humidifier in your lab. We are in Bend, OR., on the dry side of the Cascades. Running the humidifier reduces static and makes sectioning a bit easier. No hard science with this, just a little more atmospheric moisture. By the way, the humidifier I bought is a big blue and white penguin. The mist streams out the beak. Just looking at it makes you smile. I bought it at Target for ~ $40.00 - it works for us. Have a good weekend. Tom J. Thomas Jasper HT (ASCP) BAS Histology Supervisor Central Oregon Regional Pathology Services Bend, Oregon 97701 541/693-2677 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Randolph-Habecker, Julie Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 3:37 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Humidity levels in the lab Folks, We just moved to a new lab space in a new building. We are currently running at 45% or lower humidity. I am working with our facilities on raising the level but I am looking for some references for what level we should aim for in regard to paraffin cutting. Does anyone have some ideas or places to look for information? Thanks!! Julie Julie Randolph-Habecker, Ph.D. Staff Scientist - Director Experimental Histopathology Shared Resource Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center 1100 Fairview Ave, N. DE-360 (Please note new location) Seattle WA 98109-1024 206-667-6119 [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
