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Ag8n "The best way to test a HEPA filter is with an air particle counter. Thought I could borrow one from a local university. They do not have one. It..." | Read more » about 6 years ago
Ag8n "In this area (Ohio), at least, trace levels of hypochlorite ( bleach) work their way into the storm sewer. If you have a piece of red pH paper, b..." | Read more » about 6 years ago
Ag8n "You want to check the expiration date of the strips, first. If they are expired, throw them out. And beware. If you are using something like red ..." | Read more » about 6 years ago
Ag8n "Another good place to check is the Reddit rtlsdr . It's also got a lot of info. " | Read more » about 6 years ago
Ag8n "It's rtl2832u. It's a European dab tv tuner that had a troubleshooting mode built in it that could be modified for a bunch of other things. The cu..." | Read more » about 6 years ago
Ag8n "Sorry, I got interupted. The rtlsdr work with computer, are low cost ($5-$25) and with suitable freeware and low cost software, can decode many de..." | Read more » about 6 years ago
Ag8n "I don't know if you have a protocol in mind, but let me know exactly what you want. I also need to do some digging. May be able to find a particl..." | Read more » about 6 years ago
Ag8n "How about using foam pipe insulation and adhesive for the frame? Then hold the filters in place with bungee cords? Maybe as a cost savings? " | Read more » about 6 years ago
Ag8n "Something similar has been used as an improvised food dehydrator for years. See some of the old episodes of Good Eats. Wonder if the dehydrator w..." | Read more » about 6 years ago
Ag8n "You're welcome. Hope it helps. Good luck with your projects. " | Read more » about 6 years ago
Ag8n "Yeah, I'm still old school. That paper is the way for me! " | Read more » about 6 years ago
Ag8n "It's very useful. Thank you for the information. Atomic emission is good, but for maximum sensitivity, you need variations. These are atomic abs..." | Read more » about 6 years ago
Ag8n "Wondered about that. The main plant Had a storm sewer. One of the small satellite plants had something labelled a storm sewer. But, when the sam..." | Read more » about 6 years ago
Ag8n "It gives a range of magnifications. As for sample prep- "samples were mounted in aroclor 5442 or the equivalent Carville refractive index liquid 1..." | Read more » about 6 years ago
Ag8n "See below These are photos taken from" the particle atlas", second edition, volume II, by mccrone. " | Read more » about 6 years ago
Ag8n "I checked the images. There are pictures of quartz and several for cristobalite. Didn't see one for tridymite. " | Read more » about 6 years ago
Ag8n "Ok, are talking about the difference between amorphous silica and crystalline silica? The amorphous is generally safe and crystalline is generally..." | Read more » about 6 years ago
Ag8n "I'm no expert on microscopy. Did mess with it a little. The difference I notice is a lot of the work is done with crossed polars- messing with th..." | Read more » about 6 years ago
Ag8n "I do have a copy of edition two, which is four volumes. Volume 1 goes over microscopes, volume 2 gives pictures of the different materials, and vo..." | Read more » about 6 years ago
Ag8n "One place to find these kind of devices is at pittcon. It is THE convention for analytical chemists. It takes place in Orlando, Fl on Feb 26- Mar..." | Read more » about 6 years ago
Ag8n "Got it! It's at: Https://www.grc.nasa.gov/www//k-12/airplane/kitesag.html It also has a link to a program called kitemodeller, since the math for..." | Read more » about 6 years ago
Ag8n "May not work with those sensors, but.. Many of the weather stations can be wirelessly received with an rtlsdr ( they cost about $20). The program a..." | Read more » about 6 years ago
Ag8n "Time for me to start dusting off Raman stuff. " | Read more » about 6 years ago
Ag8n "I checked Amazon. There are several tds meters that also do conductivity for a price of under $20. Since a scientific model lists for about $1000,..." | Read more » about 6 years ago