Links

Supplier Links:-

Seibu Giken-DST  http://www.dst-sg.com/

How Desiccant Dehumidifiers work http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaYbj88PJhc

Decton http://www.dectron.com

Hygromatik http://www.hygromatik.de/en/home

Cooke Industries http://www.cookeindustries.co.nz/

 

Other useful links

PRESERVATION

Recommendations by NLA http://www.nla.gov.au/pres/conver/100196.html

1. Humidity
Generally, it is recommended that relative humidity remain at 50% with a maximum change of plus or minus 5% per month.
2. Temperature
Most moulds thrive at warmer temperatures. Temperatures below freezing will not kill mould, but they do make it dormant.
For patron comfort, temperatures of 21 Celsius plus or minus 2 are acceptable in libraries, provided relative humidity is kept at 50%

Recommendations by NLA http://www.nla.gov.au/pres/conver/100196.html

BBC British Film Institute – Nitrate film store using Seibu Giken DST http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-14665763

 

BOM http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/observations/