[R-390] Radioactive meters

Sun, 24 Aug 2003 13:18:08 -0700 (PDT)

It seems to me that such a small piece could more
safely be operated on inside a glove box-type
arrangement.  Put negative pressure on it with an old
"disposable" vacuum cleaner, maybe place that outside
the shop and run the hose through the window so that
anything that gets through the filter is tossed
outside.

Just a thought,

Joe

--- Gary Gitzen <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hi R-390 fans (and a certain Barry, resident chemist
> on another list),
> 
> David Goncalves wants to reproduce R-390 meter
> faces.
> I've offered to investigate taking decent pix of
> original meters.
> This would involve removing them from their case,
> and possibly
> removing the meter face from the meter body.
> 
> These contain, I believe, radium based material on
> the meter face.
> I'm wondering if anyone on the R-390 list knows
> exactly what's
> involved in working with these meters. Any
> particular precautions
> to be used, other than rubber gloves and a good dust
> mask?
> Real Science preferred here, if possible,
> 
> I seem to remember reference to a gentleman in
> Livermore CA who
> does meter repair. Can anyone provide contact info?
> 
> Thanks in advance for any information.
> 
> Gary
> 
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