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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Laura<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Our herpetology division has been using the polycarbonate pails for temporary storage of incoming material from the field. They are great in that they are clear and as such contents are visible easily (not sure
what effect light has on specimens due to this) BUT they do not seal well at all - no gasket or positive seal of any kind. They leak if tipped. Not sure if a gasket could be inserted into the lid to create such a seal – maybe a modified tank gasket from
Delta or Steel Fixtures? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">As for lids for oversized jars, you may want to check Kols Containers who have, in the past, indicated that these are still available. Try contacting Judy Bounds at (401) 646-2300 or
<a href="mailto:jbounds@kolscontainers.com">jbounds@kolscontainers.com</a>. We too have some of those larger glass crocks that we guard with our life as they are not available anywhere
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Hope that helps<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Andy<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Ichthyology Collection Manager<br>
University of Kansas<br>
Biodiversity Institute<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Tel: (785) 864-3863<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> nhcoll-l-bounces@mailman.yale.edu [mailto:nhcoll-l-bounces@mailman.yale.edu]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Laura Abraczinskas<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, March 11, 2015 4:18 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> nhcoll-l@mailman.yale.edu<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Nhcoll-l] Inquiry about polycarbonate pails and glass pickle jars for fluid-preserved specimens<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We need to replace some of our white plastic/HDPE buckets (2 to 5 gallon size) that hold fluid-preserved vertebrate specimens. We also have some large glass pickle jars from the 1960s (approx 3 gallon size with neck handles). These have
metal lids that need replacing. The old lids are larger than 120mm size. <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I am wondering if anyone has experienced problems with or has further advice about polycarbonate plastic pails and lids that were recommended several years ago?
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.spnhc.org_media_assets_SPNHC-5FNewsletter-5F2004-5FV18-5FN1.pdf&d=AwMFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=khLlX2t10BThoKk45QKbZ5MyyXYa-G4OnjNEpK8Zxf0&s=b_pMTTR12FsAZ5H7JJKQg4zAfM2RP3TRErRTtjGOsyM&e=">http://www.spnhc.org/media/assets/SPNHC_Newsletter_2004_V18_N1.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I see that Anchor Hocking makes a glass pickle barrel jar (2.5 gallon size) but the lid is aluminum.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">See for example<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.amazon.com_Anchor-2DHocking-2D85679-2D2-2DGallon-2DBrushed-2DAluminum_dp_B000M9NMJA&d=AwMFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=khLlX2t10BThoKk45QKbZ5MyyXYa-G4OnjNEpK8Zxf0&s=jqlpD1pba4O1XynjeP7hN0UWG7V1bAdtRlXeNDVBP6Q&e=">http://www.amazon.com/Anchor-Hocking-85679-2-Gallon-Brushed-Aluminum/dp/B000M9NMJA</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">(Also available from other sources at lower cost). <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Does anyone know of sources for replacement plastic lids for large glass containers such as these?
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you very much,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Laura<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Laura Abraczinskas, Collections Manager<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Vertebrate Collections<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Michigan State University Museum<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">409 West Circle Drive, Room 103<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">517/355-1290 Office Phone<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">517/432-2846 FAX<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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