[Nhcoll-l] Recommended freezer for specimens?

[Dirk Neumann]

... yes, chest-type freezer would be the better option and might have 
slightly longer hold-over times in case of power failure. It might be 
worth to look for specific canteen equipment freezers instead of 
household freezer - we had bad experiences with (plastic) handles that 
broke/cracked after few years because of frequent freezer use. Canteen 
kitchen equipment might be a bit more expensive, but might be more durable.

If you prefer an upright freezer, the freezer should have drawers so 
that you can remove all specimens from one drawer - some freezer have a 
combination of drawers and compartments or only compartments which then 
might require (expensive) additional trays to hold specimen-tubes / boxes.

All the best
Dirk


Am 22.07.2014 23:04, schrieb Trock, Debra:
>
> Crystal,
>
> You can get an inexpensive chest-type freezer for about half this 
> price.  In addition, with an upright freezer like this, all of the 
> cold air "falls out" (since it is heavier than warm air) when you open 
> the door.  That doesn't happen with a chest type.   We've been looking 
> at a Frigidaire that will hold 6 boxes 12 x 12 x 18 (herbarium 
> specimens) for about $350.00.  You can also get chest types in larger 
> sizes if needed.
>
> Dr. Debra Trock
>
> Sr. Collections Manager, Botany
>
> California Academy of Sciences
>
> 55 Music Concourse Drive
>
> San Francisco, CA  94118
>
> 415-379-5363
>
> dtrock at calacademy.org
>
> *From:*nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu 
> [mailto:nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu] *On Behalf Of *Crystal Boyd
> *Sent:* Tuesday, July 22, 2014 12:08 PM
> *To:* nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu
> *Subject:* [Nhcoll-l] Recommended freezer for specimens?
>
> Hi, everyone. What would you recommend as a good, inexpensive freezer 
> for specimens?
>
> I'm hoping to purchase one like this 
> <http://www.amazon.com/Cu-Ft-Upright-All-Freezer-White-Summit/dp/B00JPV4D1W> 
> for a bee survey that will generate lots of specimens. (We might store 
> birds, bats, turtles, and small mammals in there, too...) Preferably 
> the freezer will have a door lock.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Best wishes,
> Crystal
>
>
>
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