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Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:30:18 -0500
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From: ILPI <info**At_Symbol_Here**ILPI.COM>
Subject: Re: Tool selection for removing hoses from glassware
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Two items to follow up here:

1. I found out that Keck (Germnay) makes an adapter to convert barbed host fittings to GL-14 fittings.  My company doesn't sell these, butt Cole Parmer and others do.  See, for example,  http://www.coleparmer.com/catalog/product_view.asp?sku=0684151

2. I should have mentioned that a competent glassblower can easily convert existing barb connections to GL-14 connections like those I referenced below.  As always, be sure the glassware is scrupulously clean before giving it to your glassblower!

Rob Toreki


On Nov 10, 2009, at 1:08 PM, ILPI wrote:

The better solution is condensers that have removable hose connectors.   See, for example, http://www.safetye mporium.com/?CG-1213-A-HC-01 or look on http://www.safetyemporium.com/ILPI_Site/WebPagesUS/lab/condenser.htm for additional styles.

Disclaimer: I'm the owner of Safety Emporium.

Best wishes,

Rob Toreki

On Nov 10, 2009, at 12:16 PM, Jeskie, Kimberly B. wrote:

We=92ve been looking hard at our hand injuries lately and are focusing on cutting tool and glove selection.  One thing in particular that we haven=92t been able to come up with a good solution for is a tool that works well for removing tubing that has basically seized or =93become one with=94 the glass connections on condensers, cold fingers, etc.  I=92m sure you=92ve seen this before and most people reach for their pocket knife or a razor blade.  It generally ends badly.  Either the blade slips or the glass breaks and in either situation we end up with stitches.  Anyone found a tool that works better under these conditions?
Kim
Kimberly Begley Jeskie, MPH-OSHM
Operations Manager
Physical Sciences Directorate
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
(865) 574-4945


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