[OPLINLIST] Keeping an old Carneige Library Warm

[Gerry Vogel]

We did, years ago. We got a nice one and it's very popular.

https://avon.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/public/search/results?qu=thermal+imager&te=

On Thu, Jan 16, 2025 at 11:09 AM Cathy Morgan via OPLINLIST <
oplinlist at lists.oplin.org> wrote:

> Totally unrelated to Rachel's original post, sorry, but Chad, would the
> cheap one be something useful to add to our "Library of Things" do you
> think?
>
> Cathy
>
> Cathy Morgan, Director
> Canal Fulton Public Library
> 154 Market St. E.
> Canal Fulton, OH  44614
> 330-854-4148
> www.canalfultonlibrary.org
>
>
> On Thu, Jan 16, 2025 at 10:55 AM Chad Neeper via OPLINLIST <
> oplinlist at lists.oplin.org> wrote:
>
>> Not specifically insulation-related, but a thermal scanner could help you
>> identify the specific locations where you're having the worst heat
>> loss/cold infiltration issues to help you focus your efforts. These devices
>> range from a cheap $30 gun-style scanner at Home Depot to professional
>> level thermal imaging cameras at prices you probably don't want to pay. I
>> keep a cheap thermal scanner at home and we use it for all sorts of
>> random things ranging from heat/cold loss around my office/house to making
>> soap (heat-generating chemical reactions). Perhaps you or your staff have
>> one laying around that could be borrowed.
>>
>> WRT Styrofoam:  I've used bubble-foil insulation with great effect in
>> certain situations. (Think bubble wrap made out of aluminum.) Very
>> thin...less bulky than foam and might be useful in your situation.
>>
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>> On Thu, Jan 16, 2025 at 10:29 AM Rachel Henck Bentley via OPLINLIST <
>> oplinlist at lists.oplin.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Does anyone have any tips, tricks, or suggestions on how to cut down on
>>> the chill for our circulation area? Sadly, so far this winter, space
>>> heaters aren't quite doing the trick. My staff wants to put Styrofoam in
>>> the cupboards by the outdoor wall and windows and I thought I would see if
>>> anyone had other suggestions they have tried.
>>>
>>> Thank you!
>>>
>>> Rachel Henck Bentley
>>>
>>> Library Director
>>> Clyde Public Library
>>> 222 West Buckeye Street
>>> Clyde, OH 43410
>>> (419) 547-7174
>>> www.clydelibrary.org
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Gerry Vogel: MLIS, Ohio CPL, he/him/his
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