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  • 1.  Lux meter?

    Posted 07-07-2023 11:28
    Can anyone recommend a lux meter for measuring light exposure in our exhibit halls?  Ease of use is paramount. Thank you!
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    Martin Christiansen
    (he/him/his)
    Collections Management Specialist

    508.929.2734 office
    EcoTarium

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  • 2.  RE: Lux meter?

    Posted 07-07-2023 11:30

    Thanks for posting this question! We encourage community members to share any recommendations for light meters but note that C2C Care does not endorse any particular company or manufacturer. Thanks! 



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    Robin Bauer Kilgo (she/her/hers)
    Connecting to Collections Care Coordinator, FAIC
    c2cc@culturalheritage.org
    Contract Registrar/Consultant
    rbkilgo@gmail.com
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  • 3.  RE: Lux meter?

    Posted 07-07-2023 13:24
    An inexpensive and user-friendly model that has come up multiple times on the PACCIN listserv is the Extech LT40. I have used one and it seemed to reliably get the job done.

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    T. Ashley McGrew
    San Bruno, CA
    (646) 265 - 5526

     
     





  • 4.  RE: Lux meter?

    Posted 07-07-2023 14:58

    Hi Martin, there was a similar question on the Global Conservation Forum recently with a suggestion that you could look into as well. This is just meant to let you know of an option though - as Robin said, we don't endorse any specific product. Hopefully the link works, but if not you can search "rechargeable light meter" in the online community.



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    Rebecca Smyrl
    Connecting to Collections Care Monitor
    Assistant Conservator for Special Collections
    UNC Chapel Hill Libraries
    Chapel Hill NC
    (919) 962-4250
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