Bringing up a 10 years dormant VAX 11/750

From: Bob Shannon <bshannon_at_tiac.net>
Date: Fri Nov 1 12:11:00 2002

Sorry if I misunderstood Will.

I'd reccomend a HEPA filter mask, rubber gloves and lots and lots of
Isopropal, dowse any rodent droppings before you remove them.

Up here in New England, we don't have this (virus) problem, so its
probably best to check with local health people to be sure of any needed
precautions.

Will Jennings wrote:

> I didn't mean to imply that I thought it was.. I was laughing about
> what Fred said the tombstone would say for someone killed by their
> 11/70.. My apologies if you thought I was laughing about that... I
> agree with you fully about the danger of hanta virus... Any time you
> are around rodent excrement, especially in large quantities, you can't
> be too careful... That's why I have thrown out a few items I've gotten
> over the years; I figured the potential health hazard to myself was
> not worth it... A good example would be the Sinclair ZX-81 I got which
> was filled with cockroaches! YUCK! What sort of protection do you
> think would be adequate for John when he cleans the VAX? I'd almost
> want to recommend some kind of serious respirator-type mask, like the
> ones used when you do things like paint a car, or work with
> fiberglass, etc. But I definetly agree you should, bare minimum, wear
> a face mask, and gloves as well...
>
> Will J
>
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Received on Fri Nov 01 2002 - 12:11:00 GMT

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