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- 31 Jan 2024, 12:02
- Forum: The Polling Booth
- Topic: Do you use a diary?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7270
Re: Do you use a diary?
Nothing like a Page a Day Diary - a summary of all the pracs (from RiskAssess) in one place, we can scribble room/qty changes, it's easier to see when there are duplicate pracs at the same time, write notes like "take from E5 to B3", etc etc. It's a bit tedious but we rule lines across eac...
- 15 Nov 2023, 13:27
- Forum: Safety with Chemicals
- Topic: nickel sulfate
- Replies: 11
- Views: 13099
Re: nickel sulfate
We go by RiskAssess as well. CSIS hasn't been updated for decades, the Dept must be waiting for a legal case before they start?? It's bound to happen, one day, sadly.
- 09 Nov 2023, 11:15
- Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
- Topic: Free elements sets for schools
- Replies: 30
- Views: 17681
Re: Free elements sets for schools
What a fabulous story, Stuart! My Head Teacher was delighted with his set and hasn't even let me take a good look at it! Your website is also amazing, thank you so much for your passion, energy and dedication! I am sure you have made a difference to many future Scientists!
- 15 Sep 2023, 09:23
- Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
- Topic: chemical register
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8383
Re: chemical register
I am really surprised, I could not find anywhere that referred to open bottles, in the old paper version or the new online version. I have taken this from the revised online CSIS, FAQ section. [Last updated: 20-Jun-2021] 9. Chemicals that must be included on the register All hazardous chemicals that...
- 09 Aug 2023, 09:21
- Forum: Safety with Chemicals
- Topic: Environmental friendly Disposable Gloves?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7775
Re: Environmental friendly Disposable Gloves?
Any feedback, Marama T - is it working out? Sounds like a great idea! Hard work, but essential!
- 09 Aug 2023, 09:04
- Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
- Topic: Year 10 DNA Pracs.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 14666
- 22 May 2023, 12:30
- Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
- Topic: Banana Plugs
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8594
Re: Banana Plugs
Help! I bought some of the expensive, solid IEC banana plugs, PA0208-002 which are 3 way fitting: Their instructions are: Screw to wire Solder to wire Thru hole & wrap. However I cannot work out how to fit them to a cable. We have threaded the wire sideways through the hole where the yellow arro...
- 21 Mar 2023, 08:47
- Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
- Topic: trundle wheel
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6041
Re: trundle wheel
I have just placed an order with MTA - Item NK10117-10K is for a set of 10 trundle wheels that look very sturdy. I also have 2 metal ones which are a lot stronger, but don't actually record the distance, there is just a click that you have to count. (I can't remember where I bought them.) So I also...
- 21 Mar 2023, 08:44
- Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
- Topic: trundle wheel
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6041
Re: trundle wheel
Wish I had found those when I searched Bunnings for "trundle", they look great!littltesttube wrote: ↑16 Mar 2023, 09:07 I bought some from Bunnings a few years ago and they are fantastic .
Teachers love them.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/craftright- ... m_p0172470
- 15 Mar 2023, 14:01
- Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
- Topic: trundle wheel
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6041
Re: trundle wheel
The blue and yellow plastic ones are terrible for falling apart. We have one here but also have two metal ones that seem to do a great job. These were bought by the previous labbie and I do know not long after he bought those, I couldn't source them for the school I was at at the time. Maybe someon...
- 24 Oct 2022, 08:14
- Forum: Forum Support Desk
- Topic: How to post a picture on Chemtalk
- Replies: 8
- Views: 15993
Re: How to post a picture on Chemtalk
Great instructions! Thank you!
- 05 Apr 2022, 12:34
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: URGENT Burettes needed for exam - Northern Sydney area
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4148
Re: URGENT Burettes needed for exam - Northern Sydney area
Crisis averted! Phew
- 05 Apr 2022, 09:16
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: URGENT Burettes needed for exam - Northern Sydney area
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4148
URGENT Burettes needed for exam - Northern Sydney area
Help! A large number of our burettes have decided to give up the ghost - the day before the HSC assessment task :-( I am in the Chatswood area - can anyone lend us about 15 or so, I will collect them today (Tuesday) and return them on Thursday? The acrylic ones are obviously easier to transport but ...
- 16 Mar 2022, 08:05
- Forum: Safety with Chemicals
- Topic: Risk Assessment
- Replies: 44
- Views: 21106
Re: Risk Assessment
We have had RiskAssess for several years - but the main subscription only, not the student version. I don't know how I would have survived without it, especially for chemical labelling. Been the best thing ever. We've used the booking process for Senior Chem, it's worked a treat. For about 3 terms n...
- 01 Feb 2022, 12:37
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Welcome everyone to 2022
- Replies: 23
- Views: 7791
Re: Welcome everyone to 2022
We even handed out 10 masks for each child - nobody refused those either! Pity there's not the same attitude with vaccines and boosters, which are also free....
- 24 Nov 2021, 10:18
- Forum: Recipes and Pracs
- Topic: magnetic slime
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3392
Re: magnetic slime
One of my teachers loved this slime recipe, said it was the best she had ever made. Not sure if it can be turned into magnetic slime? Light Bunsen and adjust to blue flame, position under tripod. Teacher will add several drops of food colouring. Heat 200mL water till bubbles start to form. Add 2 hea...
- 09 Nov 2021, 10:05
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Chair Damage
- Replies: 29
- Views: 10396
Re: Chair Damage
Started here too, now
- 05 Nov 2021, 14:04
- Forum: Announcements
- Topic: Science Assist Closing
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5209
Re: Science Assist Closing
Here is Alan Tudge’s email address
alan.tudge.mp@aph.gov.au
I have sent an email to them both. Thanks for getting the ball rolling, Merilyn
alan.tudge.mp@aph.gov.au
I have sent an email to them both. Thanks for getting the ball rolling, Merilyn
- 02 Nov 2021, 08:54
- Forum: Recipes and Pracs
- Topic: Recycling Ammonium Nitrate
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1455
Re: Recycling Ammonium Nitrate
I never knew that! Thanks bigmack!
- 21 May 2021, 10:02
- Forum: Safety with Chemicals
- Topic: New CSIS is finally here.
- Replies: 30
- Views: 8453
Re: New CSIS is finally here.
Australian Independent Schools (AIS) also pay a subscription for us to use it. But Chemwatch wasn't designed for schools. We'd all be better off if the people signing us up to these things asked for our opinions first. I don't use it (I could write an essay why), I would rather the powers that be p...