[QuadList] Scotch 400--Foam reels-cleanup--Refer to QuadList Dec. 19, 2011 and AMIA-L, Mar. 7-10, 2012

[Ted Langdell]

Hi, Shai,

RE: Foam reel cleanup... Look back at the QuadList Dec. 19, 2011 and AMIA-L, Mar. 7-10, 2012.

You'll recall the fairly extensive posts made regarding (QuadList) "Foam Tape Reel Flanges" and (AMIA-L) "2" Quad Glue Treatment" that can be helpful.

When you asked about Scotch 479 foam reels on the AMIA-L, Jim Lindner recommended searching the AMIA-L as the subject has been extensively covered there.

Do be careful, especially when vacuuming. If the filter(s) on your vacuum aren't suited for mold, you could blow it all around.

Let us know how it goes.

Ted

Ted Langdell
Secretary
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e-mail:	ted at quadvideotapegroup.com


On Aug 30, 2012, at 1:41 PM, Shai Drori wrote:

> 
> Hi All
> I am digitizing an archive now that has among other media 28 reels of scotch 400. When I checked them visually for sap or SSS or other problems they actually looked fine. Could use a cleaning before playing but they actually looked good. Is that possible? I was always under the impression that all these are disasters.
> With this in mind I would like to know what you think about the follow work flow for preparing them for transfer.
> 1. clean and vacuum off dust.
> 2. remove flanges and clean them.
> 3. remove foam from top flange, even if it's in good shape and clean flange from residue.
> 4. screw flanges back into place.
> 5. run tapes forward and back while cleaning tape surface from dirt and loose particles.
> 
> In this batch there are also 3 tapes in bad condition with heavy deposit of fungus and mold on tape where the windows are. How should I go about getting these clean?
> 
> And last, there are two memorex tapes, when labeled Chroma 90. What do we know about them? Any thing to look out for?
> Cheers
> Shai
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