Jennifer

I have been out of the country, but here is my two cents.  I believe accuracy is always better with a manual system -- less error in cross contamination.  We run both -- including a stainless steel tank (non-circulating).  That said, I have no data to suggest that Flot Tech is inaccurate or introduces significant errors or contamination.  I will say this.  When pressed for time, the manual system is faster.  Flot Tech requires more agitation time, tank cleaning, etc.  In my case, older volunteer operate the Flot Tech.  They enjoy the longer processing times.  Gives them time to relax in a chair and talk.  The manual system is all work all the time.

Bob Genheimer
George Rieveschl Curator of Archaeology
Cincinnati Museum Center
1301 Western Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45203
513-455-7161


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Jennifer M. Faberson
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Subject: Flotation


The flotation department at our company is considering developing an indoor
home made flotation tank.  In your professional opinion which is more
accurate a flot-tech machine (which we are currently using) or a homemade
machine?

 

Jennifer M. Faberson

Historic Materials Specialist

Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc.

151 Walton Ave.

Lexington, KY 40508

(859) 252-4737

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