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Author Topic: Cleaning Cart vs Cleaning Stuff at every projector Pete Lawrence Expert Film Handler Posts: 192 From: Middleburg, PA Registered: Aug 1999 posted 02-11-2004 11:26 AM                     The MSDS links that John provided completely contradict each other when it comes to first aid for swallowing MEK. I wonder what else they messed up on? Anyway, unless your state has banned it, MEK is available in the paint department at your local Home Depot. It's a great solvent, but it sure stinks.  |  IP: Logged John Pytlak Film God Posts: 9987 From: Rochester, NY 14650-1922 Registered: Jan 2000 posted 02-11-2004 04:05 PM                        Remember, it is the responsibility of the vendor of the material to supply the MSDS, based on the data and testing they have done. So it is possible that different vendors may have different MSDS information, although the data will usually be consistent. (That's why I posted links to two different ones).  |  IP: Logged Ken McFall Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 615 From: Haringey, London. Registered: Apr 2001 posted 02-11-2004 04:13 PM                     I have to agree that it's not a good idea to have every possible cleaning solution at each projector. I've removed everything except a yellow duster, Jack Roe sprocket brush and a small 1" paint brush from ecah projector. I've also taken to stopping the use of the compressed air gun to 'Clean' the projectors after each run! Compressed air was only ever to be a tool, to assist in cleaning and never to replace cleaning of the projector. I've supplied my own Driklen cleaner and have started to FilmGuard every print.... the difference is astonishing! There is now NO build up on the gate plate or runners and no dust from the print at all. The only change to normal operation is to increase the gate tension for the first couple of runs. Using air guns only spreads the dirt all over the mech, sound optics and lenes! I agree that lenses should only be cleaned when needed so the risk of scratching is reduced. The same goes for the sound optics.... The only way they are going to get dirty is if dirt is sprayed onto them! So don't use air and they stay cleaner for much longer. Film Guard plays a very improtant part in keeping the film itself and the projectors clean. So reduce the dust etc from the prints and you reduce the number of problems that inexperienced hands can inflict on the show while attempting to clean equipment. As for using solvents on the equipment.... never! I've never found solvents any good at removing build up on gate plates anyway. I like the idea of having a trolly with all of the special cleaning solutions required. It could also house all of the specific tools needed to work on the equipment when carrying out maintenance etc.  |  IP: Logged Steve Kraus Film God Posts: 4094 From: Chicago, IL, USA Registered: May 2000 posted 02-11-2004 10:42 PM                    I wasn't suggesting blasting lenses with high pressure to clean off abrasive grit but if it's just ordinary lint-like fibers out of the air then I think blowing it off with one's breath or very gentle gas (at a sideways angle) is preferrable to anything involving direct contact.  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 02-11-2004 11:11 PM                     Clearing the surface of a coated piece of glass with a camels hair brush has been the norm since the dawn of photography. Somthing to do with the softness of camels hair. While ones breath might not hurt the coating the chance of slobbering on the glass when one blows on it is also there. As for bottled gas I really dislike the stuff and if the bottle is aimed at an off angle the bottle can also emit a bad residue thats very difficult to remove. Perhaps John P. can elaborate on whats in those cans of compressed gas you buy at the store. I use them myself but mainly for cleaning the dust out of my computer and keyboard. Mark @ CLACO  |  IP: Logged Erika McCarty Film Handler Posts: 21 From: McKinney, TX/New Haven, CT Registered: Nov 2003 posted 02-11-2004 11:20 PM                     Well, Chris, I would agree only the basics (brush, rag, toothbrush) are neccessary next to all 14 projectors. Our booth isn't THAT big...a little walking never killed anyone.  |  IP: Logged William Hooper Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1879 From: Mobile, AL USA Registered: Jun 99 posted 02-11-2004 11:50 PM                        Well, there's a memory slip. I remember it being regulated as a carcinogen by OSHA back in the 80s or so.  |  IP: Logged Chris Medley Expert Film Handler Posts: 180 From: McKinney, TX, USA Registered: Jan 2004 posted 02-12-2004 01:10 AM                        Thanks Erika...you know I always like your input....well...most of the time...kidding  |  IP: Logged

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