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Anoxia treatments, may initially seem difficult to do. However once you have
been trained and have the right system, it’s very very simple. Suzanne's
experience is not uncommon and one of the major reasons why anoxia has taken
so long to become an established method. Previously people with a problem
either had to source the various components and try to work out a method or
to employ a contractor, who in some cases may not be ‘skilled in the art’
either. This is a great pity as anoxia is a perfect method for conservation.
It is gently, pesticide (and any other chemical) free with minimum risk. As
opposed to most other methods, including freezing, where there clearly is an
identifiable risk.
This is why I developed the ZerO2 system:- To give conservators the ability
to access all the right materials from one source, at a reasonable price and
with expert training and support. The many delighted customers and case
histories we have bears testament to this.
I do not think it reasonable to doubt the value of this effective method
based on people using inferior materials and poor technique.
Colin Smith Conservation Ltd. Direct line Direct line 01444 400481. Mobile
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From: Suzanne Hargrove
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 9:46 PM
To: pestlist@museumpests.net
Subject: Re: [pestlist] looking for freezer in Toronto area
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Hi Emily:
We recently tried to do an anoxic atmosphere by making our own Marvelseal
bag for a brush pile an artist was using for an installation.
We had trouble keeping the bag from getting holes in it and achieving a good
seal. The ZerO2 system looks fairly easy to use. I'd be curious to see who
has used it in the us.
For our project, we wound up purchasing a freezer for about $700. It was
much easier in the long run. We bought a fairly large one ca 7 feet across
ca. 3 feet deep and 3 feet high. We got it from a discount appliance center
in town-they delivered it. By far this was the easiest way we found for
treating the art and was relatively cheap compared to the purchase of all
the materials to do the anoxic atmosphere. Plus we have the freezer for
future fumigation, cold storage, or emergency freezing should we have a
leak/water emergency. It can always be turned off and left hinged open when
not needed to save energy. It may seem like overkill, but at the very low
temps, we froze some hxtal and it lasted for weeks!
Sincerely,
Suzanne
Suzanne Hargrove
Head of Conservation
Toledo Museum of Art
2445 Monroe St.
Toledo, OH 43620
tel. 419-254-5771 X7460
fax. 419-254-5773
shargr...@toledomuseum.org
Kaplan, Emily kapl...@si.edu 1/26/2012 4:19 PM
Hi all,
Our registrar (copied here) is looking for a facility - museum or
commercial - with a freezer we could rent or borrow in the Toronto area.
We have a shipment of incoming material that has been found to be infested
and we would like to treat it before it crosses the border to the US.
We would be grateful for any suggestions and can provide more details.
You can reply to the list, to me or to
Rajshree Solanki NMAI Loan Registrar solan...@si.edu
Thanks everyone,
Emily
Emily Kaplan
Conservator
National Museum of the American Indian
Cultural Resources Center
4220 Silver Hill Rd Suitland MD 20746
301.238.1418 fax 301.238.3201
kapl...@si.edu
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