[Nhcoll-l] Grate covered trenches in alcohol collection facilities

[Bentley, Andrew Charles]

We have been using these in our wet collections for some time and they are great for transporting materials - https://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Utility-Cart-with-Lipped-Metal-49Y556.  They have pneumatic wheels (pressure can be adjusted for various conditions) and a full lip around both non-slip, rubber lined shelves to prevent slipping.  They are relatively heavy and so very stable even on bumpy surfaces and roll easily without rolling on their own when unattended.  The space between shelves accommodates our largest jars and containers.

Andy

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Andy Bentley
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University of Kansas
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From: Nhcoll-l <nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu> on behalf of "Callomon,Paul" <prc44 at drexel.edu>
Date: Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 11:48 AM
To: John Simmons <simmons.johne at gmail.com>, Rob Robins <rhrobins at flmnh.ufl.edu>
Cc: "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" <nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu>
Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Grate covered trenches in alcohol collection facilities

I agree with John that carts with larger-diameter wheels are a good idea. You can often retro-fit existing carts with bigger wheels. They don’t need to be pneumatic as long as they have rubber tires; the diameter is the main thing. However, bear in mind that every extra inch of wheel diameter (and soft tires) makes the cart easier to tip, especially if it is loaded with heavy jars on the top. It’s best either to use a lower cart or to load things on the bottom shelf.
I think the ideal wet collection wagon is – yes – the Radio Flyer! It has a tall rim to stop bottles tipping, is watertight if anything leaks, has nice big wheels and a long steering handle and is reasonably priced.

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Paul Callomon
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