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by Labbie
15 Feb 2008, 07:17
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Ammonium Nitrate
Replies: 9
Views: 3227

Re: Ammonium Nitrate

Fully agree Robb, they are bigger Be's them us.
by Labbie
15 Feb 2008, 07:14
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Duran/Schott Bottles
Replies: 7
Views: 2633

Re: Duran/Schott Bottles

We use Amber glass bottles, even through we keep our soultions in cupboards, we find they keep better, being amber glass they help keep the light out. Glass is better in my mind, as some soultions can break plastic down, and make it brittle.

AMber glass the way to go :-)
by Labbie
15 Feb 2008, 07:08
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: First Aid Kits
Replies: 7
Views: 2304

Re: First Aid Kits

Gee thanks folks. I also have First aid certificate, and you are right, we can not put burn creams or other items on students, only water or ice, plus bandaids. I renew my certificate in a week or two. Each year I go through the First aid kits which sit in the Prep rooms. And throw away a lot of thi...
by Labbie
14 Feb 2008, 12:41
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: First Aid Kits
Replies: 7
Views: 2304

First Aid Kits

Do any body know, what we must keep in our First Aid Kits in the Prep rooms & staff room??????????????? We have swabs guaze sterile Sterile oval eye pad Band aids Saline sachet sterile Pins, safety pins etc, Bandage clips, Bandages crepe Triangular bandage Adhesive dressing strip St Johns first ...
by Labbie
14 Feb 2008, 11:08
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: dna extraction from cheek cells
Replies: 11
Views: 4444

Re: dna extraction from cheek cells

We in NSW are not aloud to do this. Yes I have also seen it done at a Science conference. Perhaps some one who went to 2006 Science Conference at marys, may have a copy. I throw mine away, as i know we can not do this.
by Labbie
14 Feb 2008, 07:39
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Pipette Fillers
Replies: 4
Views: 1553

Re: Pipette Fillers

We use Pipette Pumps page 598 in the Q-stores book. THese are so easy to keep clean, and working. Their is no chance of these rotting etc. On the same page are the ones you already have. GIve q-stores a ring on 02 8304 7777
by Labbie
13 Feb 2008, 11:38
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Ammonium Nitrate
Replies: 9
Views: 3227

Re: Ammonium Nitrate

I do believe it will be banned soon, and the curriculum is changing yet again.
by Labbie
13 Feb 2008, 09:19
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Disposal of agar plates in Microwave
Replies: 4
Views: 1959

Re: Disposal of agar plates in Microwave

THanks Richard, would an oven bag do the same job? Or would I use two bags??
by Labbie
13 Feb 2008, 07:40
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Disposal of agar plates in Microwave
Replies: 4
Views: 1959

Disposal of agar plates in Microwave

After just getting a new microwave, and I have done my first batch of agar plates, in the microwave. Which I would say turned out very well. I shall never go back to doing them the old way, on the hot plate etc. I would now like to know how long you need to microwave the agar plates to dispose of th...
by Labbie
12 Feb 2008, 13:20
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Ammonium Nitrate
Replies: 9
Views: 3227

Re: Ammonium Nitrate

You can still use Ammonium Nitrate, if you have any. You can not BUY it any more, with out a License, which the DET will not go ahead with. So You need to ask around who may have some to give you or swap with some thing else. It will end up helping each other with items.
by Labbie
11 Feb 2008, 10:23
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: pH madness
Replies: 20
Views: 6183

Re: pH madness

IF you are able to go to DET site, and click on In Principal, click again on your area, you should be able to find water/bann's distilled water in term 2 or term3 2007.
by Labbie
11 Feb 2008, 09:08
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: pH madness
Replies: 20
Views: 6183

Re: pH madness

WE have been advised NOT to make our own distilled water. But to purchase it, because of the water ban's. Not too sure if that is a Sydney thing or not. Memo came in term 3 last year. :coffee:
by Labbie
07 Feb 2008, 09:11
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Safety Glasses
Replies: 4
Views: 1492

Re: Safety Glasses

Sticking to a safety number would be a better idea. Make sure the glasses have a side bit, it covers the side of the eye in case of splashing. Make sure ALL is plastic so they can be strezlised, some have a bit of metal here or there. Australian Safety standard is the way to go.
by Labbie
07 Feb 2008, 09:07
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Glass Jars for chemicals
Replies: 7
Views: 3110

Re: Glass Jars for chemicals

Q-stores has a good supply of amber glass bottles with white screw lids. Perhaps a goggle in WA may help you a little more.
by Labbie
06 Feb 2008, 07:53
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Dishwashers
Replies: 29
Views: 8897

Re: Dishwashers

While shopping for a dishwasher for home yesterday. I did notice, NO more spikes, they are now rounded over, two spikes and the top rounded over. Like a loop. Hope you can understand what I mean. So please check yours has spikes, or the smaller test tubes will not fit on.
by Labbie
06 Feb 2008, 07:45
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Data Loggers & Probes
Replies: 13
Views: 4276

Re: Data Loggers & Probes

WE have Data harvest, from Serrata and Bernie comes out to show the teachers different items etc, and also what is new. We have had them for about 2 years now, and not problems, as yet.
by Labbie
04 Feb 2008, 13:17
Forum: The Lab Tech Position
Topic: Our Title
Replies: 17
Views: 5866

Re: Our Title

Has the rate of pay changed?????????????
by Labbie
04 Feb 2008, 07:07
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Dishwashers
Replies: 29
Views: 8897

Re: Dishwashers

Simpson Silencio has done us well for over 5 years. It has never missed a bet. You will wonder how on earth you did with out one once you get it up and working.
by Labbie
01 Feb 2008, 13:05
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Microwave
Replies: 3
Views: 1415

Microwave

I have been given the go ahead for a new Microwave, for the prep room, to help with Agar and other items. As I had 6 weeks off with a damaged ankle, I plan to go shopping for the microwave on Tuesday. Any thing I should look for in a microwave for the lab. I know some of you have some great ideas. S...
by Labbie
31 Jan 2008, 08:39
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: chemical waste
Replies: 24
Views: 5877

Re: chemical waste

If you have a copy of the CSIS, Chemical Safety In Schools, their are two volumes. Appendix E disposal of waste chemicals. Volume 2, pages 1-30. You should have a waste glass jar for silver, Copper, and most of your heavy metals. You treat most of solutions and Neutralise, then they may go down the ...