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by vlclabbie
12 May 2010, 15:09
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: Prac help.....
Replies: 2
Views: 1351

Prac help.....

Hi everyone! Back again after some serious study.... hope everyone is well & HAPPY at work without too many anguishes / frustrations! Wouldn't it be nice....! Anyway I need 25ml of 1% iron (III) chloride & I am really bad at these calculations - does anyone have the time & inclination to...
by vlclabbie
15 Apr 2010, 09:35
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: cleaning potassium permanagate stains
Replies: 20
Views: 6259

Re: cleaning potassium permanagate stains

Hi guys! Hope everyone had a great holiday (although I know some are still lazing around on the beach....!),

We have some pot. permanganate stains on the bench - any fixes for that??

Thanks! :thumbup:
by vlclabbie
01 Apr 2010, 21:35
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: Preparing Esters
Replies: 10
Views: 4420

Re: Preparing Esters

OMG Smiley................. Send me the pear ones!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbup:
by vlclabbie
26 Mar 2010, 21:31
Forum: Biology, Physics...
Topic: VAN de GRAAF Generator!!!!!
Replies: 21
Views: 7900

Re: VAN de GRAAF Generator!!!!!

Orrr I want one too! :cry2: I'm obviously missing out on a lot of fun! Luckily I got to have a go when I was at high school! :clap3:
by vlclabbie
25 Mar 2010, 18:41
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Beaker mugs
Replies: 32
Views: 8351

Re: Beaker mugs

What about a mug with Beaker on it?? Remember him from the Muppets?! One of my fave characters .... Oh & the Swedish chef! :cheesy:
by vlclabbie
25 Mar 2010, 18:25
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Flame test kits
Replies: 64
Views: 35012

Re: Flame test kits

:clap3: :clap3: :clap3: :clap3: :clap3: Three cheers for you OCKER! I'm soooooooo excited to go try this out tomorrow! Ocker, thank you so much for the idea! I think it will work like a charm! Sending some good karma........ there it goes........... can you feel it yet???? There's lots - look out! 8...
by vlclabbie
24 Mar 2010, 15:39
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Flame test kits
Replies: 64
Views: 35012

Re: Flame test kits

Well .... having to admit that I am pre-empting....!!! Mr Miscreant hasn't said anything but another teacher has hinted... And it was done this time last year...
by vlclabbie
24 Mar 2010, 14:38
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Flame test kits
Replies: 64
Views: 35012

Re: Flame test kits

Ockerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr???? I know as a lab tech you aren't the least bit busy! :rolleyes: But just a friendly reminder & I'm totally hanging on your photos when they come.... hoping you haven't forgotten! Sorry about the push... :oops: We have flame tests coming up week 1 next term. Would love ...
by vlclabbie
24 Mar 2010, 10:08
Forum: Biology, Physics...
Topic: Phenolphthalein Agar
Replies: 175
Views: 112746

Re: Phenolphthalein Agar

ooooooh love the jelly approach Ian! :cheesy: :cheesy:

Spose I shall just turf them out.... seems a waste!

Thanks,
Kel
by vlclabbie
23 Mar 2010, 14:08
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Diazo paper
Replies: 18
Views: 11229

Re: Diazo paper

Ian, I salute you & your enormous contribution to all knowledgable things lab techish... (& other things I'm sure!)... :clap3:

I knew this as architects paper... for the reasons stated above by Noona & Ocker & Ian....& your other brainiacs :thumbup:
by vlclabbie
23 Mar 2010, 14:05
Forum: The Lab Tech Position
Topic: Technology taking over?
Replies: 10
Views: 3751

Re: Technology taking over?

Psychiatrist.... take a seat on my... ah... chair... & spill your guts out.....! :crazy: :-({|= Personal Assistant .... forgot something?.... yes I can go get it.... :D Joker.... lighten the mood... :cheesy: Movie watcher ......... Love that view of the cherubs through the fume cabinet :popcorn:...
by vlclabbie
23 Mar 2010, 14:00
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Safety glasses storage
Replies: 8
Views: 3337

Re: Safety glasses storage

Sorry CC - I've just been through this & we ended up buying plastic containers because I couldn't find any!

You're doing better than me - at least you've seen them on a flyer!

Good luck! :thumbup:
by vlclabbie
23 Mar 2010, 13:59
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: New Dropper Bottles
Replies: 24
Views: 7172

Re: New Dropper Bottles

WOW you've all sold me on them. I'm sick of the rubbery bits not doing their jobs right!!!!!!!!
by vlclabbie
23 Mar 2010, 13:11
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: New Dropper Bottles
Replies: 24
Views: 7172

Re: New Dropper Bottles

Does that mean you're getting rid of the ambers Narelle??????? :giggle:
by vlclabbie
23 Mar 2010, 12:54
Forum: The Lab Tech Position
Topic: Duties
Replies: 7
Views: 3217

Re: Duties

Everyone here updates their first aid, cpr & epipen every year, that way, it doesn't matter who goes on excursions etc... everyone is able!

Our office ladies are trained at a higher level as well as a few others - 2 PE teachers. 8-)
by vlclabbie
22 Mar 2010, 10:43
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: HELP! making 10.0mg/L potassium dihydrogen orthophosphate
Replies: 4
Views: 2044

HELP! making 10.0mg/L potassium dihydrogen orthophosphate

How does that work in grams of water to make 100ml ?
by vlclabbie
19 Mar 2010, 20:42
Forum: Biology, Physics...
Topic: Phenolphthalein Agar
Replies: 175
Views: 112746

Re: Phenolphthalein Agar

Hey all, is there any use for phenolphthalein agar after it's discoloured....? The Y11 biol class didn't use it all & I have a bit left.... Any thoughts... besides smearing over my arch nemesis teachers (see the Teacher Declaration thread for clarity!) car!!! :cheesy: Kel PS I wouldn't really......
by vlclabbie
18 Mar 2010, 09:34
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Teacher declarations
Replies: 46
Views: 14107

Re: Teacher declarations

Thank you guys! I feel so much better! As I speak he's in the lab now... kids stirring beakers with thermometers... Quick question - should thermometers be kept in the liquid heating over the bunsen to watch them warm up? I can't remember now but I'm sure I was taught to take it out & do it occa...
by vlclabbie
17 Mar 2010, 08:00
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Teacher declarations
Replies: 46
Views: 14107

Re: Teacher declarations

Thank you so much everyone! Unfortunately I work in an independent school so don't have the Ed Dept to fall back on, nor a HOD (only our principal). We do have a manual & I might throw in the questionnaire bit. Thanks for that idea Kiah! I think you're all right though - the teachers who really ...