[Nhcoll-l] Vacuum for specimens

[Haff, Tonya (NCMI, Crace)]

Hello all,

I thought that this had been a NHCOLL discussion before, but I can't seem to find the info I am looking for, even in the archives (so apologies for redundancy).

I would like to purchase a vacuum for cleaning study skins and trays. I know it should have adjustable suction, and maybe need some sort of custom built stand for it to sit on, with casters and a prop to hold up the hose (so it doesn't get in the way or accidentally knock specimens). To use it I would get some brush and small area attachments, and of course use textile cloth as a filter or something like that when appropriate. Is there anything else I should be thinking of, or any specific vacuums that are great for this purpose?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts!

Cheers,

Tonya

Tonya M. Haff, Ph.D.
Collection Manager
Australian National Wildlife Collection
CSIRO

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