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Originally Posted by VHSisLIFE
I was directed here by a member so I just wanted to drop in and say hi!
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Hello.
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I'm a tapehead and put a lot of time and care into this product,
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What caught my eye is that you're using Pec Pads. You clearly know something. Most people have no clue what Pec Pads are, even photogs, archivists, etc. And good ol' cheap 90%+ IPA, not some fancy "cleaner" junk (which is often even harmful). Barely marked up, too.
I noticed.
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Tapechek machines are not affordable
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Or even made, and haven't been for many years.
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the one thing I hated about cleaning tapes or seeing people clean tapes (especially inside) was the mold flying everywhere. I designed my cleaner to use an optional vacuum that will catch a large majority of mold spores. I also advise people to wear a mask when they use it
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That's my main issue here. I never see
large colorful serious warnings about the dangers of mold. Not on your site, not from Youtubers, etc.
Even using it inside is not ideal, especially not a living space.
Anaphylaxis is no joke. Been there, done that. I like breathing, and I don't like needles in my butt (actually "side butt" aka upper thigh). An epinephrine shot, even insured, costs way more than your device + vacuum setup.
That's really my serious concern here: blatant warnings. The general population is stupid. They need warnings, hand holding even. From what I see, you've opened yourself up to liability. The #1 way to get sued is to make a product that sends them to the doctor or ER. Mold exposure can literally kill somebody, too. Educate your buyers.
(Yes, you'll sometimes run into anti-vaxxer type nuts, refusing any sort of safety/PPE. And they're fully welcome to deeply inhale the aroma of decades-old mold spores. Noting that spores can be active, and harmful, regardless of age. But they're the minority. They're also the ones that want to sue you right away. So "click to agree", warnings, etc. All of it. Inform them, protect yourself.)
I don't necessarily like the product, and think it could be made better -- but not for that price. (I have no love for RTI machines either. Nothing ideal really exists, outside of custom chambers in clean rooms -- and for big costs.)
With proper precautions (outside, PPE, vacuum, etc), it's probably fine for temporary needs.
Also noting that "cleaning" in this manner sometimes ruins tapes. Those messy oxide shedders especially. It'll just strip the mylar clean. That's why I always suggest expert hands for tapes in this condition -- especially if the content matters -- and my suggestion has always gone to SpecBros.
I just have valid safety concerns, while understanding of the low price point ("you get what you pay for").
Take care.
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Originally Posted by VHSisLIFE
The Smithsonian Institute Archives video lab uses 2 of my cleaners
33 universities in the US h
63 digitizing services and hundreds of individual users throughout the world is using it.
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Oh, and beware of OSHA. Not directly, but a CPSC referral. When you deal in potentially dangerous stuff, and sell to government entities, watch yourself. They don't play around, nor should they.
