Best hazardous material handling products according to redditors
We found 197 Reddit comments discussing the best hazardous material handling products. We ranked the 84 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
If you can't buy what you want, become the one who sells it
dude. this is foolish. you should really contact your local police and fire so they can check. they have (or will contact) people qualified to determine if its safe.
edit: also certified geiger counters are like 300+ dollars. calling the authorities is free.
I guess this probably works but why not just wear a grounding strap?
https://www.amazon.com/Anti-Static-Wrist-Strap-Grounding-Adjustable/dp/B002O6U65W
I'm opening a hat store. http://www.amazon.com/Brain-Coat-Shielding-your-Mind/dp/B00K0PX1KG/
I'd say it's a lot better than not being able to tell when you're being microwaved. And you can wear one of these caps to protect your brain. https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Coat-Shielding-your-Mind/dp/B00K0PX1KG/ref=pd_cp_121_1/143-2367951-0003128?8JDAPCTZQCFQKPNFVS3N
This stuff Spill Magic SM202DB Liquid Spill Pick-Up Absorbent Powder, 3 lb. Filled Bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D3G8I0G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_4AYmDbDQYBAMB
Yes. There are devices made specifically for this used in electronics manufacturing all the time. Generally it'll be a wrist strap (or foot strap) that is conductive and plugs into a ground to discharge static continuously, but if you just want to avoid getting shocked you simply need to move the point of discharge away from your body. Holding onto a conductive (non-grounded) object like a steel rod and touching that rod to a conductive, grounded surface will discharge the static but you shouldn't feel anything since the discharge is between the two conductive surfaces and not your skin and something else.
I always assume, and so I generally use a "Black Hole" Faraday bag when I travel until I'm in a spot I choose to place a call etc.
https://www.amazon.com/Black-Hole-Faraday-Bag-Anti-tracking/dp/B01BY9H5H6
Not getting paid for this or profiting in any way, just a sweet Faraday bag I bought. I am not a criminal, BTW, just a 4th amendment supporter.
Alachua county and GPD also got a ton of AR style rifles: https://muckrock.s3.amazonaws.com/foia_files/Florida_Law_Enforcement_Agency_DLA-LESO_1033_Program_Inventory_as_of_8-18-2014.xls.xlsx which may be needed, since our town is a nest of crime an chaos- /sarcasm. All FOIA, so yay "Sunshine" laws in FLA.
I also had a great link for the serious hardware like "mine-resistant" vehicles that the GPD and ACSO recieved under 1033, but I'll have to look for it. Wouldn't surprise me that there's a Stingray somewhere in town.
Here OP. Buy one and report back with your findings.
It's called a cordless ESD strap!
Complete bill of materials (£250 though some you may have already, like camera and 20v power supply):
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Flyback transformer, 35kV, (£8)
ZVS Oscilator to drive flyback (£8) (both come as a pack here)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/FTVOGUE-flyback-generator-Jacobladder-ignition/dp/B07NZ4XM2H/ref=sr_1_32?keywords=flyback&qid=1561950997&s=gateway&sr=8-32
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X-Ray phosphor screen (£20)
(Terbium-doped gadolinium oxysulfide (Gd2O2S:Tb) scintillator pixels which are embedded into a polyethylene substrate. Normal price £400)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AGFA-HD-MAMORAY-X-ray-Imaging-Cassette-Screen/222626977966
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X-Ray source - 2X2A USA MULTI OFFER 5 PIECES (£15)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X2A-USA-MULTI-OFFER-5-PIECES-NOS-TUBE-VALVE-HALF-WAVE-RECTIFIER/113786775508?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
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Geiger counter (£80)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00IN8TJYY/ref
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A digital camera with a long exposure ability. (£100)
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A tripod (or table) for the camera. (£30)
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And a power supply - DON'T GO OVER 20 volts - the flyback WILL pop.
It will draw around .6 amps if working correctly.
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You NEED AT LEAST 500 µSv (Microsieverts) per hour - this will produce a glow on the screen BARELY visible in complete darkness.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoC7_Xz6mu8
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WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
The X-Rays mostly come out from INSIDE the "dome" on the top of the vacuum tube, in the shape very similar to a half opened umbrella. Not much comes out the top - they're VERY soft X-Rays at 25kV, so VERY HARMFUL TO ORGANIC stuff because your body WILL absorb MOST of the X-Rays.
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THIS ENTIRE PROJECT IS DANGEROUS:
It will kill you from the 30,000 volt power source.
It will give you cancer from the X-Rays (ionising radiation tears DNA apart).
It can give you ionising radiation burns in the short term (ionising radiation tears cells apart).
It can damage DNA in your family jewels, producing deformed babies/sterility.
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If you don't have a Geiger counter and lead shielding, as well as high voltage experience, you're best bet is learn about radiation and HV and do little experiments weeks before you try something like this. If you don't know what the "one hand rule" is, or what ionising radiation does, it's best to stay well clear!
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Hard X-Rays mostly pass through your body, but you'll need a voltage of 75kV for that.
I have had MOST success with the following (NOT SHOWN: the results.)
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Canon 7D Mk 2, ISO 5000, F1.8, 20 second exposure using the 50mm £50 prime lens AT FULLY OPEN APERTURE.
Pre focus it on the screen using some newspaper or something laying ON the phosphor sheet to focus on.
Turn on "Manual focusing", set up the camera to those settings, turn off all the lights HIDE all your LED's in the room, they WILL light up the screen. (I left an orange power LED on and my screen looks pink!)
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Turn on the X-Ray machine! Press the shutter, exit the room. Run back in and turn off X-Rays.
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BOOM! Picture.
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X-Rays make CUMULATIVE DNA damage - all the doses are added together even days apart, so be careful!
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Here's two exposures UNEDITED - in Photoshop the noise can be reduced, and the green phosphor turned to blue, like the standard X-Ray sheets.
https://imgur.com/a/tQ4VV7v
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The X-Ray sheets online are black and clear - and the plastic sheet they're on is tinted blue because back then they thought the blue increased contrast to the eye - it doesn't.
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If you turn the image black and white, fiddle with the contrast, and then colorise the image to Cyan..... you'll get the same X-Ray result!
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The sheets from X-Ray cassettes are AWESOME. Plastic phosphor layer, and a BLACK back layer - the light you see isn't leaking from the blue light of the tube, it's only from the phosphor lighting from X-Rays.
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(I used a paper card version for those first images, so they didn't benefit from this contrast increase)
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Good luck!
Emesis Bags, 24 for $10. Saved my interior twice. I hand them out to any pax that looks shakey.
https://www.amazon.com/Pack-Emesis-Disposable-Vomit-1000ml/dp/B06XS6T595/ref=sr_1_9_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1540843261&sr=8-9&keywords=blue+puke+bags
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wear a grounding strap when installing parts
Not super cheap but a legit option:
This can works well.
It's also important to understand why rags catch fire. It is a chemical reaction so even if it is cold in your shop they can catch fire.
A clothesline with clothespins is another great budget option.
Once they have cured off/dried hard they can go the regular trash without concern.
I'm not a targeted individual, and frankly I don't think you are either, but I'll proceed in giving you the benefit of the doubt anyway.
First, you need undeniable physical evidence. Get a Geiger counter (you can find a relatively cheap and well-reviewed one on Amazon here) and read up on the measurements that a Geiger counter will give you with this chart. If the radiation is causing you significant physical harm like you've described then it is likely ionizing radiation, which a Geiger counter can accurately measure.
Your references towards being affected by electrical appliances sound more like elecromagnetic radiation though, which is quite different from ionizing radiation. A device like this can be used to measure ambient EMF radiation. Again, make video documentation to prove that you're being exposed to extremely high levels of it.
If you're concerned about the possibility of your video evidence being tampered with, as many TIs seem to be, you can upload that video evidence to a storage medium such as FreeNet (/r/freenet), which will split the video file into many, many pieces and distribute them to thousands of volunteers worldwide so that the original file can be retrieved later. The data in the pieces that are distributed to the volunteers is encrypted so they won't know what they're holding on to for you, so even if they were complicit in the alleged gang stalking they wouldn't know that you (as the uploader) were someone they needed to fuck with. (This is, of course, a very brief explanation of the inner workings of FreeNet which leaves a lot out, but you get the gist of it.)
Now for the suggestion you're not going to like. See a mental health specialist. If you're correct, and you have the evidence to back it up, you can get yourself a clean bill of mental health that you can present at future court proceedings to help validate the fact that there is a grand conspiracy against you. And if you're not correct, and you are mentally ill, you can get help.
You should travel a considerable distance from where you live to contact the mental health professional, because the conspiracy against you is certainly localized to some degree. However unlikely, it is possible to buy out local mental health professionals, but it is simply not feasible to buy out every mental health professional in the entire country on the off chance that they might have one particular person come in that they need to conspire against. You aren't a rambling nut job, so I am confident that you will agree that it's astronomically unlikely that a conspiracy against you would span more than a small network of a few towns. With this in mind, seeing a somewhat distant mental health professional seems like a logical option in a plan to fight this attack on you.
If you need any more guidance beyond what I've already typed up, just ask and I'll help you as much as I can.
Interesting. I like this line of thinking.
I now keep my iPhone in one of these "black bags" whenever in large crowds (NYC commute, traveling, etc.) to minimize data and CC account theft.
I got sick of those, since all the ones I could find for sale were like that. Ended up getting a proper metal can, and don't have any problems now. Put spout into thing, squeeze handle, get gas into thing.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BQO15I
So I suffer from nausea a lot. Buy a pack of emesis bags like this...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XS6T595/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1536320004&sr=8-1&keywords=emesis+bag&dpPl=1&dpID=41xCiPCKyIL&ref=plSrch
That’s not the only brand. Just check for “emesis bag.” You tie up the top by putting the top of the bag into one of the ring slashes. These can be folded into a small frisbee shape. One can fit in must purses. Carrying one around might help you feel more comfortable in general when going out because you have what you need if you get nauseous (like in a store or something).
I’m not sure if pharmacies carry them or not.
The blumats have a 30gal resevoir with a pH controller. This has basically cut my weekly work in half. I just top off the res every couple weeks.
That's a 3x3 tray, so that leaves 6 inches on all sides for some pavers to hold up those shelves. I use a transfer pump and wand to feed from 5gal buckets and then pump the runoff out of the tray back into a bucket for reuse outside for my strawberries.
Edit: Here's what it looks like from above
Or consider getting your own cheapo Geiger counter and have a bit of fun!
https://www.amazon.com/GQ-GMC300EPlus-Fulfill-Radiation-Detector/dp/B00IN8TJYY/
Here’s a solutions- go to a local hardware store or tractor supply or landscape store and try to find an all purpose tub, storage tote, or practically any large container, somewhere around 30-50 gallons. Most of these tubs are fish safe, and are very cheap. For filtration use a large sponge filter and pump which are a very cheap and a effective alternative to normal filters. I wouldn’t worry about heat at the moment as this is meant to be temporary, and goldfish can handle it briefly. I wouldn’t but any decorations or substrate in the tub, just leave it bare. This setup is actually widely used in the goldfish hobby, so it’s a great choice.
Here’s the supplies list on amazon for your convenience, but keep in mind you could also go and look for these products cheaper elsewhere and don’t have to be the exact ones
Sponge filter-
Bacto-Surge High Density Foam Filter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GOFPX9I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_D0G6AbC8B1HRS
Pump-
VicTsing 80 GPH (300L/H, 4W) Submersible Water Pump For Pond, Aquarium, Fish Tank Fountain Water Pump Hydroponics with 5.9ft (1.8M) Power Cord https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EWENKXO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_J2G6Ab01249QW
Air tube-
Penn Plax Airline Tubing for Aquariums –Clear and Flexible Resists Kinking, 25 Feet Standard https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002563MW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_l3G6AbXFY7BEV
Plastic Tub-
Rubbermaid Commercial FG424300BLA Structural Foam Stock Tank, 50 Gallon Capacity https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NPBLAU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_U5G6Ab4CHSP90
Cycling biology-
Fluval Biological Enhancer for Aquarium, 8.4-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FPIZ8Y0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_26G6AbAR5QBRK
This drum will solve your problem, in about the same footprint. Holds more debris, and is ROCK-solid sturdy. I got this and love it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0026GO5CA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
There are some nice metal jerry cans out there, but people often complain about the plastic spouts they include. Folks on Amazon seem quite pleased with this one by Eagle.
If you are looking for a Faraday Bag, I personally use and like this one.
This gas can is way better. Great gift for my dad who was always complaining about not being able to find a decent gas can anymore.
Here you go!
Well, I don't know all of the variants used.
I do know some old ones, some standard issue ones, and some advanced ones.
The tags used for pets are around the size of a grain of rice. Doubt you have one of those.
Check your jacket and try to make your room use less consistent.
Audio bugs could be used on your phone by taking control of your microphone. Yes, hidden services could use your location, they track the 'cells' your phone connects to every time you change areas or use it. A competent, well-equipped group could track your phone if it was off or in airplane mode. Take the battery out, or remove the GPS temporarily. Some people go as far as to disconnect their cameras and microphones when not using.
Though, these are tech savvy people. The easiest method is the occasional use and burner.
RFID blocking box
Shop around though, this one has mixed reviews. You also could check out a safe/discrete networking guide.
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Someone could install a small brick thing under your car, like what the FBI used to use.
A mechanic or trained eye would most likely notice. They were pathetically clunky in the day, but must be better, now that 'the internet of things' is beginning.
The best source of information, by far in this decade, is obviously a cell.
Most people are dependent on their phones.
The simple solution is to leave the item at home, if you're concerned, or, once again, get a throw away [burner].
I don't want to encourage unnecessary paranoia.
Ouch! That hurts, my condolences.
I'd recommend a lab pack drum from from Eagle. Comes in a 14 and 28 gallon size.
I've got a couple of these and like them. They are above your price range, but were the lowest cost ones I felt comfortable purchasing. I've owned mine for nearly 2 years and haven't had a problem with them. I've even tested them extensively shooting them with dental x-ray systems to ensure they were accurately reporting.
Upgraded my 5 gallon bucket to this 14 Gallon Bucket and it solved all my problems.
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Just buy one of these and check a note in front of her. Nothing beats the scientific method!
Well, if the material is just zinc sulfide, then it won't be radioactive. The problem is that I have no idea what it is, so I can't be sure. If you have the funds, you can buy a geiger counter for around 100$ to be sure. Here is a good and cheap one.
[Found them on Amazon] (https://www.amazon.com/Mechanix-M-Pact-Coyote-Impact-Protection/dp/B007ZFNDAC/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1510103692&sr=8-16&keywords=mechanix+mpact+gloves)
[Found similar ones on Amazon] (https://www.amazon.com/Mechanix-Wear-Leather-M-Pact-Gloves/dp/B01EOWA180/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1510103692&sr=8-7&keywords=mechanix+mpact+gloves)
[Ebay] (https://www.ebay.com/itm/MECHANIX-M-PACT-MENS-GLOVES-WEAR-MILITARY-AIRSOFT-TACTICAL-HUNTING/152653779588?var=452180682582&epid=1212359226&hash=item238adfd284:g:KTEAAOSwOAZZiE5-)
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This is what you want
Ground yourself on the case before touching anything, don't work on a carpeted floor, and if you want to be particularly cautious, get a grounding strap like:
https://www.amazon.com/Anti-Static-Wrist-Strap-Grounding-Adjustable/dp/B002O6U65W
Colored safety glasses as party favors!
I loved the "touchable" test tube bubbles when I was a kid, perfect for your theme!
Plastic magnifying glasses
Atomic Super Balls!
Eyeball rings
Microscope center piece.
Brain pencil toppers
If you have time to make cookies!
If you have time to make jello
You can use these bio-hazard bags as goodie-bags! :)
I tried to look for everything in packs of 12 or more, so hopefully these help you! :)
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I use the Mechanix M-pact framer gloves. They have great knuckle protection, D3o palm padding, phenomenal grip and I like the fact that they have cut off fingers for better brake feel.
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They make the same glove in a full finger model too.
You're going to pay like a thousand bucks for that much bubble solution, plus shipping and handling. My advice would be to pick up an empty drum, a couple of buckets of liquid detergent, and a gallon of glycerin; and make it yourself in your back yard. You'd be looking at more like $250 plus shipping (particularly, you're going to save S&H on 400 pounds of water). There's lots of recipes online but you'd generally be looking at 1 part detergent to 6-8 parts water, and 1 part glycerin to 12-16 parts detergent.
Spill Magic SM202DB Liquid Spill Pick-Up Absorbent Powder, 3 lb. Filled Bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D3G8I0G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_uf46BbSJS6ES6
You’re in luck
You can get them for reasonably cheap online.
I bought a surplus military one some years ago for the industry I was working in, but it was a little better calibrated and more expensive.
The fact that her Mjölnir is a hospital barf bag aka an "Emesis Bag" - good stuff.
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But that little bucket will quickly get clogged / problematic.
I might recommend something like this or this. You can easily add a bulkhead fitting and give yourself a way to have the water spill back in the pond. Then you pack a few mint / horsetail / lizard tail in there and you won't have much of a water clarity problem at all.
Too much plant filtration is just right.
PS. this is a great product as well, but you can't fit as many plants in it. 1 pot of mint would do wonders tho.
I've noticed that before, I believe it's the edge of the pit and they were trying to make the outer lip of a salvage drum top look like bone. This is photo of a salvage drum and its outer plastic lip can be seen along its metal ring:
https://www.amazon.com/Eagle-1654-Blow-Molded-Lever-Lock-Capacity/dp/B000LDEP0C
More of the lip section is shown from 10:40 to 11:00 and then from 11:09 to 11:14. The melted plastic can be seen on the lower piece from 11:20 to 11:24 then again 11:31. At 11:31, inside the lipped section, the raised support sections are visible. If you look to the right side of Exhibit 175, to the left of the wire pile & seat remains, you'll find the outer metal ring of the drum:
http://www.stevenaverycase.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Dassey-Exhibit-175.jpg
The outer metal ring also appears in Exhibit 169:
https://www.amazon.com/Eagle-1654-Blow-Molded-Lever-Lock-Capacity/dp/B000LDEP0C
You could spend $25 on a trash can and maybe $5-10 on stuff trying to get it to seal.
Or you could spend $55 on an HDPE drum with the seal built in.
I'd look up what your can is made out of, reference this to see if it is safe. Also what temps it can hold. I like HDPE because I can dump hot liquid in it without worry.
But really, sealing isn't that necessary. Keep bugs out, but that's really it. No oxidation concerns. More on infections later.
As far as heat, I wouldn't worry. Many of the esters and phenols created from hot fermentation will be cut out with your early heads. It's really not a big issue. But 70-80f would be great for whiskey, and and I wouldn't expect it to get any higher even with the thermal mass of 20-25 gallons.
And sanitation... Well. I don't really worry too much. I spray my fermenter down with water and store it open, upside down. No sanitizer, not really necessary. But if you really want, spraying starsan should be fine. Mild infections are good for complexity though, so a lot of people skip it.
I did recently get a bit of mold when I stored it incorrectly and had some liquid... Whoops. Luckily HDPE can be bleached.
At work we use a steel safety can, however it's overkill and a bit pricey for a home shop.
You shouldn't throw it in the trash - if you live in a city, there's probably an E-waste/Household hazardous waste program that will take it. You can collect it and dispose of it with your dead batteries, broken electronics, etc.
The guy who started this whole "radiation isn't dangerous" thing died from leukemia.
There are also many many many well documented cases of people dying quite quickly from radiation poisoning. http://listverse.com/2010/03/25/10-famous-incidences-of-death-by-radiation/
The guy in this video is also using EXTREMELY low radiation exposure. Check this out https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sievert#Dose_examples
So his meter is measuring in microseiverts. source
The "extremely radioactive" rock that he shows is his most powerful is less radioactive than the ambient radiation you get while flying in a commerical ariliner. Less radioactive than getting a mammogram.
His "most powerful" radiation stone is about 1/500th of the recommended occupational limit as set by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. here
TL;DR- Scam artist or bozo, I don't know, but this dude is completely 100% full of shit.
I had to do a double take to check that I didn't post this last night without remembering.
I am going through this same process with the 10x14 attic space above our bedroom. I started off with Plan B and tried a few different methods. Filter bags filled up much too quickly and would have been expensive but they did a great job of containing the mess. I have a Dust Deputy attached to my vacuum which helped, but inevitably, the shopvac would get clogged with insulation that made it out of the vortex. My most recent adaptation was to attach the dust deputy to the top of a 40 gallon airtight drum I bought from amazon and then use some old pantyhose around the shopvac filter. This greatly extends my times between either emptying the shopvac or emptying the 40 gallon barrel. Inevitably the shopvac gets filled first but the pantyhose does a great job of keeping the filter in usable shape.
I did buy a Toro leaf blower/vacuum and it worked well but I didn't have an airtight container at the time so the fine insulation would just blow out from under the lid of the trash can I was using. If you have ANY holes in the tubing, you will have a dusty mess on your hands. I plan on retrying this method on the remainder of my attic in the next couple of weeks. If/when it doesn't work adequately, I will buy some insulation bags from Amazon and that should finish the job for me.
https://www.amazon.com/Deputy-Standalone-Anti-Static-Cyclone-Separator/dp/B002JP315K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496112200&sr=8-1&keywords=dust+deputy
https://www.amazon.com/Eagle-1601MB-Polyethylene-Lever-lock-Capacity/dp/B0025QI4XC/ref=pd_sim_328_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0025QI4XC&pd_rd_r=TWYG0J54TB8HRJBXHVX3&pd_rd_w=L9VJ6&pd_rd_wg=DlIiD&psc=1&refRID=TWYG0J54TB8HRJBXHVX3
I'm not going to try this(or I might) but I think if you daisy chained two dust deputies and two drums, you would be absolutely fine with a shopvac.
I also made the mistake of failing to consider the difficult in mixing the Green Fiber cellulose bales without their machine once I had removed the old insulation. I only needed 7 bags for above our bedroom but man was that a PITA. I used a concrete mixer attached to my battery powered drill and managed to get in a great rhythm but having the machine would have been a million times easier.
ESD wrist straps are usually something like a megohm to ground so that there is enough of the path to discharge any static buildup, but not enough current to kill you should something go wrong. If you work on live equipment and have a short to ground on one arm and touch something with the other, the current path goes straight across your chest. Here, $1.73 for a strap If you want to make one you need 1 megohm resistor to put between your body and the ground.
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I use the 14 gallon version of this for sugar washes. amazon clicky
I'm in California where our two largest concerns (mine, anyway) are earthquakes and fire.
For earthquakes it's standard preparation stuff because aspects of grid can shut down for short or long periods of time. There's also the "get out of the house now!" type situation which is really just shoes and a flashlight, or just your human body. If your bag is downstairs and you're upstairs you're not going to run to a bugout bag first. It's just get out (depending on the quake, the building, etc).
I do have a bugout bag primarily for fire evacuation, which has:
I also have a google spreadsheet printed out that has the items we want to take. The evacuation orders can come at any time and you might be knee deep in some project or sick on the couch, you need to be able to mindlessly grab items that a smarter-you considered bringing. The bag is just the one that we're really screwed if we don't have. This is my list, it's taped under my desk at home.
Edit: also, there's a column for different family members. My kids have stuff they're supposed to grab (a change of clothes, etc) while mine has the chainsaw and a shovel.
It's possible you'll have less than 20 seconds to escape your home but chances are you'll have at least a few minutes, maybe even a few hours. Having a list of things to grab from the house thought out in advance seems reasonable to me. And some stuff that's super useful (like dumping everything from the medicine cabinet into a bag) is more of an instruction than an item, per say.
Dolls (for kids)
laptop
EMT gear
Backpacking food
Flashlights
Gasoline tanks
Wet wipes
Toilet Paper
Firearms
Ammunition
Map (Marked)
AA/AAA Batteries
Chainsaw
Shovel
Solar Panel
Tent
Soap
Medicine Cabinet
Checkbook
2m Radio
10 gallons water
2m base antenna
2m pvc ant mast
I also have a list of things I need to do if I leave the house, again this is tailored to fire evacuation. This is taped to the inside door of our utility closet. Easy to find but house guests aren't staring at it and we can keep our home more "homey" looking versus a forward operating base. These are taken from CalFire's suggestions and my own experience in and around fire.
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You can buy rags specifically meant to soak up paint at a hardware store, and store them in a metal container once they've been used before disposing of them (or just pin them up outside to air out before reusing them). Old shirts and socks work, too.
Theses are even cheaper and work great. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XS6T595/ref=mp_s_a_1_sc_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1538244061&sr=8-2-spell&keywords=emesys
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0025QI4XC/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Here is the container. It's definitely air tight, and very durable and thick. Can't beat the price, free shipping with Amazon prime. I think, including everything, the ingredients were more expensive than the whole setup lol.
I was considering one of these but the sides were just not tall enough. I went with one of these instead and it was perfect.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NPBLAU/
First, the dust bible. I know at 4" hose you can only pull 349 CFM. Smaller the hose the less the possible airflow.
Second, Festool makes a great vacuum but IMO it isn't the right choice here. For the money, they don't move a ton of air.
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Simplest choice - get the Harbor Freight Dust Collector for $170
$170
It pulls about 750 CFM at 5" hose. At a 4" hose you can only get 349 CFM. Go smaller and you drop even more. Won't be super quiet and not HEPA
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Total = $270
That's what I use with my fish tank and it holds up just fine! Just stain the wood so it is resistant to water and makes it look nice.
That is pretty expensive for a grow bed. For less than half the price, you can get a 50gal Rubbermaid and I highly recommend these. They are very sturdy; I use a 100gal tank for my fish. The 50gal would be perfect as grow beds! I hope this helps and PM me if you have anymore questions!
https://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Commercial-FG424300BLA-Structural-Capacity/dp/B000NPBLAU/ref=pd_cp_86_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000NPBLAU&pd_rd_r=44Z6EA7S35DBH8QY2BAX&pd_rd_w=P69qT&pd_rd_wg=4Gx0M&psc=1&refRID=44Z6EA7S35DBH8QY2BAX
Maybe this one ?
I bought nice barf bags and stashed them everywhere- my desk, my bag, husband’s bag, car, etc so I’ll be prepared if I do throw up. So far just been really nauseous thou. These are the ones I bought: [Disposable Vomit Bags] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XS6T595?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf)
Yes, it is a real risk! But prevention is easy, just keep touching the case or any other metallic object every few minutes (with very high-end components I get OCD and do it every 2-3 mins).
I also just bought a strap along with the rest of the parts for my rig two weeks ago and it worked just fine: At ~$4 it isn't bad at all!
I think this is a better Geiger Counter instrument, also available on Amazon at half the cost. Comes with NIST calibration too.
http://www.amazon.com/GCA-07W-Professional-Radiation-Detection-External/dp/B000796XSC/ref=pd_sim_sbs_328_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=51jMiX9DBmL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0JYTH4ZV2H04DFM1P15T
I've built 5 PCs without a wrist strap, but some people swear by them, and they're definitely the safest option. Your best bet would be an online retailer. They are super-cheap (generally <$5, and here's one for <$2), but look kind of silly imo.
If it cant transmit it's the same as dead.
OK, this probably won't be the most well reviewed response, but it worked for me. Just be aware you need a trailer for this.
After a few years of evap ponds, and other things, I got frustrated and just bought 2 of these. I thought would need them both, but in reality, I used maybe 1/2 of one with gray water from showers and cooking. Put some bleach in it from time to time. Dumped it at a gray water approved place after the burn. 7 people will maybe fill 1 if you aren't sloppy.
What a cool theme! I hope your daughter has a brilliant birthday party.
You could serve individual different flavours of jelly (jello in the US, right?!) is these petri dishes.
You could use these specimen bags as party bags! These touchable bubbles come in test tubes and are pretty fun!
These molecule model kits were always good fun in science at school - maybe you could incorporate this into a party game? Or else make a few molecules and have them as table decorations!
Thank you for this contest! If I win, surprise me! I hope the party planning goes well.
Putting party favors in these would be hilarious!
You could also do an "experiment" with these where they have to taste different foods to see the changes in flavor.
Gummy brains for goody bags.
A variety of safety glasses for all your scientists!
I like surprises! :D
Safety first!
These would look cool set out and the kids would enjoy boiling the water with just their hands!
Grow an insect
Plates and napkins
Goodie bags
Does she need a birthday outfit? Girls need accessories.
For me
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The same retailer also sells a Digital Geiger counter
I recommend these barf bags for keeping in your car: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XS6T595/
See if you can purchase a cheep gygercounter on amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/GQ-GMC-320Plus-Fulfill-Radiation-Equipment/dp/B00I8GQ1EC/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?keywords=Geiger+Counters&amp;qid=1567633900&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-6
Eagle 1601MB Blue High Density Polyethylene Lab Pack Drum with Metal Lever-lock Lid, 30 gallon Capacity, 28.5" Height, 21.25" Diameter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0025QI4XC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qZW4ybW7FGGMR
https://www.amazon.com/Pack-Emesis-Disposable-Vomit-1000ml/dp/B06XS6T595
I think the faraday peasant-cap really captures the dystopian feel of this issue.
So what I would do is get a piece of magnetic imaging film [1] and survey the desk area for fields. Besides that I would introduce an insulator, for any development board I work on, I have used those green craft boards [2] which are seem to be great insulators. You might also try using a wrist connected grounding strap [3]. If there are any electrical posts built into the table, unplug them, and inspect the insulators and neutral & ground runs.
[1] https://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-Viewing-Film-Field-Display/dp/B00129CCGS
[2] https://www.amazon.com/Hobby-Craft-Double-Healing-Cutting/dp/B00GEKIM8W
[3] https://www.amazon.com/Anti-Static-Wrist-Strap-Grounding-Adjustable/dp/B002O6U65W
Ma gandeam sa-mi iau si eu unul.
For science. :)
I believe the cyclone dust collector recommends a container >90 mil. I've been looking to set up a dust collector my self and was thinking of using this or this one. If you look at the comments you'll see photos of other peoples set ups.
I like my GMC300 as well https://www.amazon.com/GQ-GMC300EPlus-Fulfill-Radiation-Detector/dp/B00IN8TJYY/ref=sr_1_4?crid=PQ7KJG5GJZ1M&keywords=geiger+counter&qid=1571443280&sprefix=geiger%2Caps%2C278&sr=8-4
I'm not sure how much advice you need, so I'll give you a round-up since it sounds like you aren't too familiar with your redfoot yet - forgive me if I'm overstepping here. (Number one question, are you sure it's a redfoot?)
Ours is only about 6 inches long/4.5 inches wide and, since we keep her in an apartment for now, she lives inside one of these stock tubs:
https://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Commercial-FG424300BLA-Structural-Capacity/dp/B000NPBLAU/ref=pd_sbs_86_1?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=V0HHMQZ2AWZY19SQXZY2
Depending on just how big yours is, it wouldn't be the worst idea to stick with the kiddie pool indoors - but if it were me, depending on her size, I would try to get a second pool, cut some of the walls out, and try to make one big/long pool. If she's as big as I envision, the ideal situation would be that she gets at least half of a small bedroom. ;)
She'll need some flooring/substrate in there, and you'll want to have some UV lamps and a heat lamp suspended above his home (there is some good advice about these three elements on this page: http://tortoiseyard.com/creating_a_home_for_your_redfoot_tortoise.htm). You might need to construct something out of wood or metal to hang these lights from. If there's a reptile store anywhere near you you might give them a call or visit to see if they have any suggestions, too.
She's also going to need a soaking/drinking dish. She should be able to climb in and out of the dish pretty easily, and it should be deep enough to soak in without having to submerge her face or strain her neck. Keep the water pretty clean cause she'll drink out of it too (ours likes to poop in the water so keep an eye out for that). Soaking is very important!
They also really like moderately high humidity (being a tropical/subtropical tortoise), so I have a reptile fogger (a glorified humidifier) that pipes in steam to the tank. Too much or too little is problematic, but if the air in your home is dry this is definitely a must-have, and you can figure out what's best as you go.
Do you have feeding under control? Stay away from pellet food unless you're really desperate and go for diet as described here (http://redfoottortoise.com/redfoot_tortoise_diet.htm) and here (http://tortoiseyard.com/diet.htm). Try to keep uneaten food out of the cage lest you attract bugs. Get him some cuttlebones (just search it on Amazon) and leave it in his cage - replace it when you see it has been eaten!
Get an anti-static ground strap.
Check craigslist first for carboys. I got 5 6.5 gallon glass carboys for 75 bucks last year. As far as the rest...don't spend a ton.
You want a large primary fermenter, I don't use the buckets because they're too small if you want to use a bunch of fruit for a melomel. You can get a very high quality 14 gallon lab quality HDPE container for 31 dollars drill a hole in it and put in a bung with a 0.25 psi ozone check valve. You never have to worry about your airlocks going dry!!
You want a large stainless steel spoon, no plastic one as they are flimsy and will bend. I think I paid 7 bucks for mine at my local brew place.
You want a carboy brush that you can attach to a drill. I bought mine locally 3 years ago (it's a cheap shitty one like this) and I still use it all the time and it hasn't had any problems.
For sanitization, go Iodophor, it's cheap and it doesn't foam like StarSan, making it easier to rinse out carboys after you buzz them with the brush on your pistol drill. Buy this locally, it's very cheap, and you don't use a lot (like 1 cap full for a carboy) so if you buy the 4 ounce bottle, it will probably last you a year or more. I brew probably 100 gallons a year, and the 16 ounce bottle I bought 3 years ago is still like 1/3 full.
And always go glass, fuck plastic carboys.
For chemicals, go to your local brew place and get some bulk potassium metabisulfite it's the same thing as in campden tablets but it's cheaper in loose form, and a 1/4 teaspoon works just fine in place of a tablet.
I also buy potassium sorbate, it works differently than sulfites to stop fermentation, I use both when I use chemicals at all. You should get this locally, shipping accounts for most of the amazon cost.
You will want an autosiphon, doing it with the racking cane can be kind of a pain in the ass when you're brewing alone. I use a vacuum pump, but don't put up the 200 bucks until you know this is a hobby you really like. Again, get this locally as it's bulky but light so you'll get it cheaper vs buying online.
I don't personally use yeast nutrient except for a very few specific high test (like over 20% ABV) meads. I use raisins, they provide tannins (so you don't have to buy that in loose form) they help to acidify the brew just a bit (so you don't have to buy acid blend) and they provide plenty of nutrient for your yeasties. I add like 1 cup of finely chopped grocery store brand raisins when I brew to each 5 gallons of primary fermentation. Toss these in with your initial water boil to sanitize them and help to break them down a bit for the yeast. You can't taste the raisin after the yeast is done with them, they marginally add some more sugar, but it's so little that I don't even bother to take this into consideration when calculating.
For corking...start with 20 ounce beer bottles and a crown capper. The reason I say this is those lever action corkers fucking blow, none of them are good, and you'll end up with mead all over the place. Until you're ready to invest in a Portuguese floor corker stick with oxygen absorbing crown caps and 20 ounce beer bottles (which you should also buy locally as shipping will kill you on these.) I still bottle all of my no chemical meads in 20 ounce beer bottles to prevent them from launching corks.
Lastly, ditch the hydrometer. Get a Refractometer that has both brix and specific gravity. You will lose less wort and you don't have to worry about accidentally dropping and shattering the thing (which always happens 5 minutes before you need it.) Hydrometers are SUPER fragile.
You could try this as a collar: http://www.amazon.com/HDE-Adjustable-Anti-Static-Grounding-Electronic/dp/B002IXYR1U :P
Or the wireless anti-static grounding wristband.
you can constantly wear a grounding strap like this
https://www.amazon.ca/Anti-Static-Wrist-Strap-Grounding-Adjustable/dp/B002O6U65W
But i build PC's all the time and I have never used a grounding strap. Whats more important is to make sure you don't produce statics. Don't wear socks and run over carpet for example. You can always ground yourself by touching, for example, a heat radiator or the grounding part in an electrical outled.
If cost really isn't an issue, the Thermo Fisher EPD TruDose is what we use at my facility, and I know from travel that it (or its now-discontinued predecessor, the EPD Mk2) is widely used throughout the industry. I've also used the DMC3000 and it's great too. Both have belt clips with displays that face up.
Really though, for the amount of dose we're talking about, and if you don't intend to use it on an ongoing basis or have it form part of an official dosimetry record, you'll do just as well with something for about $100 on Amazon.
I think eventually I might upgrade to something like this. Larger and the plastic seems thicker.
https://www.amazon.com/Eagle-Polyethylene-Lever-Lock-Capacity-Diameter/dp/B0026GO5CA/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Eagle%2B1610mb&qid=1555340703&s=hi&sr=1-3&th=1
Another popular, inexpensive unit is the GQ GMC-320-Plus.
I was hoping to get away with just a nest box. I will use one of these down the line though if I run into the female having bad egg cycles.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NPBLAU/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
I just ordered my own since they are apparently cheap now:
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Will have it in two days if amazon does its usual thing and will report back.
Ya it's pretty thin for most dust collection. You could always buy the galvanized metal can which would be beefy and not too expensive. There's a HDPE one I bought which is around $35 on Amazon but is probably like x5 the thickness and no issue with the 3HP DC system. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LDEP0C/
How would a Geiger counter come to be around a neutron source for a long time? Could that occur with regular "household" use?
I'm considering this one based on price and reviews. Thoughts? Thanks.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005ZQ47AS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
This is the one i used. I dont think theres any way it will collapse. Very heavy duty
I held my own Mad Scientist party and I actually bought real beakers and test tubes! For a kids party though:
Biohazard treat bags
Hand Boiler Toys
One easy project to make for the kids is Glow in the Dark Bubbles
Surprise me.
Shes' gonna need a wig
And a good set of goggles
someone needs to wear these maybe even her...
You should decorate the lab with this
These would be great to fill with candy as party favors
.... or ....
TEST TUBE BUBBLES!!!! These things are touchable bubbles. PRO TIP: USe ONLY OUTSIDE. Shit makes a mess on the carpet. Easy to vacuum... but still...
Crazy cookie cutters which are perfect for this!
Temporary tattoos
Atomic super balls would be fun too!
A jello brain mold
Biohazard bags for party favors maybe
A geyser aka mentos/coke mixer for kids. That looks fun enough to get for myself. lol
Gravity goo something I would also play with. lol
Insta-snow seems like a good experiment for kids
I should stop now. I used to love planning my kids parties when they were little. Damn them for growing up.
DRAMA
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0025QI4XC/
I would like a Geiger counter Please.
I have these https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XS6T595/
Yeah I know that already. What do you think about this one GCA-07W Professional Geiger Counter Nuclear Radiation Detection Monitor with Digital Meter and External Wand Probe - NRC Certification Ready- 0.001 mR/hr Resolution - 1000 mR/hr Range https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000796XSC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_R2vUCb2WVFMBE