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

[Gregory Schneider]

That looks like the solution!
Greg Schneider
Division of Reptiles and Amphibians
Museum of Zoology
Research Museums Center
3600 Varsity Drive
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108

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On Tue, Feb 8, 2022 at 1:06 PM Bentley, Andrew Charles <abentley at ku.edu>
wrote:

> 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.
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> Andy
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> Andy Bentley
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> Ichthyology Collection Manager
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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
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> 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.
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> 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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