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Eric Breitung

Metropolitan Museum of Art, Department of Scientific Research

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Posted By Eric Breitung 09-24-2024 15:54
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Consider reading about alternatives on this site and then looking up Oddy test results for those materials on the AIC's Material Testing Wiki: https://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/NonWood_Panels_used_in_Exhibit_Case_Construction?section=6#What_types_of_non-wood-based_panels_can_be_recommended_for_ ...
Posted By Eric Breitung 12-17-2023 14:19
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We've installed Vaisala sensors at the Met. Expensive initially, however the sensors are accurate, stabile, and can be recalibrated in house. Cost is similar to the Hanwell system, though at the time of purchase (a few years ago), we found the software and service of Vaisala to be superior. For the cost ...
Posted By Eric Breitung 12-02-2022 09:55
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It sounds like they used a double sided adhesive tape to seal the acrylic? If that's the case, there are a couple of acrylic double sided adhesives in the Materials Testing Wiki database that should work and produce better than average test results. Without seeing the vitrines, it's difficult to say ...
Posted By Eric Breitung 04-30-2021 16:05
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Jessica - The Met uses these to control their HVAC system with the data going directly to our BMS system. I can say the sensors are accurate, stable, and can be single or multi-point calibrated by the end user. They're quite expensive but high quality. If you have more specific questions, please let ...