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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">G’day everyone<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">In 1994, we replaced our static shelves in our wet fish collection, with compactus units for our jar and 30 litre drum-sized specimens. Our storage capacity more than doubled,
as wasted aisle space became space for shelving. In 1999, we relocated our collection to another building. During this process we installed more compactus to handle our 60 litre drums.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Issues that we considered prior to installation were:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Floor loading capacity. Our storage is on the ground floor.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Compactus operation. We have a manual system, only because an electric system would have been an astronomical cost, due
to the flammable liquid considerations. Up to six double-sided units can be moved easily.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Shelf carrying capacity. Each shelf is over-engineered, particularly to allow for the weight of the 30 and 60 litre drums.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Shelf perforations. Each shelf has some perforations. Not enough to de-stabilise small jars, but enough to maintain
some ventilation and allow for spill drainage.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Shelf fronts. The shelves for our jars have shelf fronts to prevent jars falling off the front of the shelf.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ventilation. The top of the compactus unit is open. Each of the double-sided units has galvanised wire mesh (12.5mm
square holes) fitted to the back of the shelving (rather than a solid steel plate). This prevents jars being pushed from one shelf onto the one behind.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Fire suppression. Having the top of the compactus open and mesh between the double-sided units assists with the penetration
of our fire suppressant gas (Inergen).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Light. Having the top of the compactus open and mesh between the double-sided units also assists with light penetration
from the over-head lights.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Trolley access. The areas between the compactus rails is concrete filled, which means only the channels for the compactus
floor guide wheels are exposed. Having trolleys with wheels wide the floor channels is a must.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Finally, talk to the compactus company to ensure that what they install fits your space and meets your needs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Cheers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Al</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0099CC">Alastair (Al) Graham<br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Fish Collection Manager<br>
Australian National Fish Collection <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">National Research Collections Australia<br>
CSIRO </span><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">National Collections and Marine Infrastructure</span><span style="font-size:8.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">P: +61 3 6232 5351</span><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#BED600"> | </span></b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">M:
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</span><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Address: Castray Esplanade, Hobart Tas 7000, Australia</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Post: GPO Box 1538, Hobart Tas 7001, Australia</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">From:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Nhcoll-l <nhcoll-l-bounces@mailman.yale.edu>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Ann Bogaerts<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, 15 December 2021 2:59 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> nhcoll-l@mailman.yale.edu<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Nhcoll-l] Compactors in collections<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We wish to renovate our herbarium with 4 milj. specimens and we want to get some feedback from other institutions who already renovated or renewed their collection buildings. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">One of our main questions is the use of compactors yes or no? So what is your opinion about this? How much space do you save using a compactor and how is it working with this kind of system? For which collections do you use it?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We are really interested in the do's and don'ts and it would also be nice if you could send us a picture of the compactors you use.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks a lot and enjoy your evening (day),<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Ann<o:p></o:p></p>
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