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Thomas Procyk
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1842
From: Royal Palm Beach, FL, USA
Registered: Feb 2002

posted 01-12-2005 02:15 PM

Yeah, carpets are a BRILLIANT idea in the booth...

Especially when that projector leaks oil, or you spill some FilmGuard or you get that nice "trail blazed" around each machine from the heavy traffic... yeah, vacuum that up why doncha! [Razz]

I know, I know, "Your projectors shouldn't leak, you shoudn't spill FilmGuard and if you change your route around the booth weekly and keep a schedule to do so, paths won't get beaten into your rug." If that's the case, then get me that machine you've been using and transport me out of this "real world" please. [Wink]

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Tony Bandiera Jr
Film God

Posts: 3067
From: Moreland Idaho
Registered: Apr 2004

posted 01-12-2005 07:36 PM

One of the best ideas to solve this debate is to carpet the whole booth, EXCEPT for the area around the projector/console. A nice gray tile works well, won't show too much dirt and is easy to keep clean. The tile area should be from the rear of the projector to the front wall, with one foot on the non-operating side and three feet on the operating side. The platter area can be done the same way, but it's not necessary.

I saw this set-up in a theatre years ago and it worked out well. [thumbsup]

Edited for spellin'

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Randy Stankey
Film God

Posts: 6539
From: Erie, Pennsylvania
Registered: Jun 99

posted 01-12-2005 08:59 PM

1950's style square asphalt tiles in a checkerboard pattern.
Black and light grey with colored specks.
Dark grey vinyl baseboard.

Either that or pea green and "Melmac" pink with white specks using a jet black baseboard.

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Phil Hill
I love my cootie bug

Posts: 7595
From: Hollywood, CA USA
Registered: Mar 2000

posted 01-12-2005 09:06 PM

Yeah Randy...so what's your point? I'm putting in the pink tiles with a baby blue baseboard in my home booth...

Unlike Tom that seems to think 1970's shag carpets in the booth is the hhot thing, I like tile. Snakes are deadly affraid of tile ya know...

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Joe Redifer
You need a beating today

Posts: 12859
From: Denver, Colorado
Registered: May 99

posted 01-12-2005 09:16 PM

John, where would one get topical conductive antistat?

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Randy Stankey
Film God

Posts: 6539
From: Erie, Pennsylvania
Registered: Jun 99

posted 01-12-2005 10:19 PM

It's gotta' be a sculptured shag carpet... RED shag carpet! The kind that has to be raked every day to get rid of the footprints.
Make sure the fake wood paneling on the walls is DARK.
And put lava lamps on top of the projectors for work lighting!
Don't forget the black Naugahyde sofa with the diamond shaped tuck and roll upholstery!

And, if you're going to put down blue and pink tile in your booth make sure they are on the bias so that the lines aren't parallel with the walls.

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David Yauch
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 206
From: Mesa, AZ, USA
Registered: Oct 2004

posted 01-13-2005 01:23 AM

quote: Tony Bandiera Jr
One of the best ideas to solve this debate is to carpet the whole booth, EXCEPT for the area around the projector/console. A nice gray tile works well, won't show too much dirt and is easy to keep clean. The tile area should be from the rear of the projector to the front wall, with one foot on the non-operating side and three feet on the operating side. The platter area can be done the same way, but it's not necessary.

We use this kind of set-up as well. Only difference is that we use WHITE tiles, we would like to know when there is dirt, so we can clean it up, even if the tile is slightly yellow stained. In fact I just got done doing some scrubbing and mopping today, and damn that booth is looking good.

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Brian Douglass
Film Handler

Posts: 7
From: Hopewell Junction NY
Registered: Dec 2003

posted 01-13-2005 03:09 AM

Thanks Brad and Randy!

I've already put a large amount of hours in, in basic pickup. Throwing everything I could find of no use to "the cause". Boxes, old broken computers, bags of garbages. Than I began dusting, and 8 rolls of paper towels later, I started mopping the floors, cleaning the trap assemblys, changing belts and bulbs, etc. The fun stuff!

The problem now is, there are several "projectionists" that may do one or two shifts in the booth. But that stuff should be posted in "Hey You, You Suck!", I think we all know what I'm talking about!

Now, what's the deal with Xecote. I'm told it's is very "oil-ly", and collects dust. I found an abundance of it, but have never really played with the stuff too much myself.

What's everyone's take on it? Should I chuck it?

Thanks for all your help, the booth is looking great right now.

Maybe I'll get some pictures sometime to show you all a nice before and after!

haha! and No, no carpet in this booth!

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Mike Pennell
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 150
From: Tucson, AZ, USA
Registered: Apr 2003

posted 01-13-2005 03:57 AM

xekote is evil. lose it.

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Randy Stankey
Film God

Posts: 6539
From: Erie, Pennsylvania
Registered: Jun 99

posted 01-13-2005 09:07 AM

Xe-Cote is just paraffin wax dissolved in triclorethane solvent. It's "Old School" stuff.

FilmGuard supercedes it. Use FilmGuard. Toss the Xe-Cote.

Besides, Xe-Cote goes bad after it's been sitting around for too long. The solvent evaporates and you're left with nothing but liquid wax. It doesn't work near as well, then.

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Leo Enticknap
Film God

Posts: 7474
From: Loma Linda, CA
Registered: Jul 2000

posted 01-13-2005 09:51 AM

You'll also be feeling pretty high with all those 1,1,1 fumes permeating the booth's atmosphere (it's almost identical to ether, which was once used as an anaesthetic)...

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John Pytlak
Film God

Posts: 9987
From: Rochester, NY 14650-1922
Registered: Jan 2000

posted 01-13-2005 02:35 PM

quote: Joe Redifer
John, where would one get topical conductive antistat?

http://www.aclstaticide.com/01/index.html

http://www.freepatentsonline.com/4257924.html

quote:
An anti-static compound comprising a complex thermoset combination of a cationic surfactant containing from 8 to 22 carbon atoms, an essential oil and a glycol. Heating a mixture of the cationic surfactant, essential oil and glycol results in a composition wherein the oil bonds directly to the cationic compound with a resinous effect, surrounding the cationic charged particles, thereby prolonging discharge capability. The composition may be applied directly to the surface of materials to be anti-statically treated, or combined with detergents or shampoos to impart the treatment during normal washing, or included in certain polymers during manufacture of the synthetic fibers prior to extrusion. The composition of the invention acts as an anti-static agent possessing increased effectiveness, stability and longevity.

http://ultrastatinc.com/static_control_carpet_xostat.html

quote:
Cost effective static control carpeting is imperative for Healthcare, Universities, Schools, Libraries, Retail, Hospitality, Institutional, Airports, Residential and Serious Offices. It insures the reliability of most electronics, yet, (on a softer side) provides the ergonomic Zap Free comfort, colors and styles you deserve for a comfortable, productive working environment.

http://unitedesd.com/XO_Stat_Certification.html

quote:
X-0 Stat Anti Static Carpeting for Static Control

Computer Grade Performance for Networked Offices, Server Rooms and Schools.

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Brian Douglass
Film Handler

Posts: 7
From: Hopewell Junction NY
Registered: Dec 2003

posted 01-16-2005 03:37 AM

Congratulations to the garbage, you've just recieved an 8 year surplus of wonderful Xe-Cote! [Smile]

Thanks guys!

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