I am curious about the degree of UV output of a fiber optic system. I know
they are very expensive, and the system I heard about was impractical in
terms of reinstalling. Has anyone used fiber optics in an exhibition
application?

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Mark Nielsen
Exhibit Designer/Preparator
University of Michigan Museum of Art
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On Thu, 17 Dec 1998, Tim Murray wrote:

> I don't mean to state the obvious, but has anyone considered fiber optics ?
>
> It may be the solution, if you can afford it.
>
> Tim Murray
> San Diego Natural History Museum
>
> Heidi Carroll wrote:
>
> > Halogen lamps are bad.  Bad, bad, bad.   It would be much better to use
> > Fluoroscent lamps.  Halogens are VERY hot and would bake the objects.
> > Fluoroscent lamps are much cooler and would not heat up the objects.
> > However, make sure to use UV shielding clear acrylic (i.e. UF Plexiglas)
> > inbetween the lights and the objects and, if possible, UV protective
> > sleeves on the light bulbs themselves.
> >
> > Hope that helps.
> >
> > H. Carroll
> >
> > >Could anyone comment on the use of halogen lights in a display case for
> > >bank notes. Will this cause problems? What are the alternatives? Thanks
> > >
> > >V. Manalo
> >
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