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I suspect the issue with food colouring is not so much that the kids are drinking it but that they are colouring their "home made alcopops" with it to add authenticity to the drinks. I bought 500ml bottles of food colouring from State Supply in Melbourne and have had no problem getting it ...

I have one copy of each of the following books for sale The Laboratory B. Dungey 1999 edition Laboratory Practice SA - A Comprehensive Guide to Laboratory Practice in Schools. For Laboratory Technicians. This is produced by theLaboratory Managers Association of SA and is an excellent resource in my ...

Biggest advantage is that you will no longer have to change cylinders and you will not run out of gas.
Cannot think of any disadvantages

Due to my left ankel still needing treatment. ( I am on my last week of treatment, since Dec 2007) any way the chap told me about Kumfs shoes, and they have a orthotic options, that also come with the shoes. Has any one ever tried these shoes, they seem a little pricey. But wondered if any one has ...

Vicki, You can get the instructions from the IEC website http://www.<URL removed, see forum rules>/site/home.php?tframe=1 This URL will take you to a listing of all IEC products and you can find the instructions from there. Click on the listing for "P" and scroll down until you find the eq...

Hi Ian, thanks for that detailed information. Yes you have totally confused me but that is not hard to do at the moment. I do not think memory is an issue there is plenty and as you say it either runs Mac or Windows. I'm using Parallels Desktop for Mac to run Windows. No I do not have to restart the...

Thanks for the replies. Cactus we do have tech guys and they have looked at it but are not familar with Macs and cannot sort out the issue. There are a couple of teachers that use Macs but when I have asked for assistance I'm told to try this, that and the other thing all of which I have done and th...

Hi All I have been given an Apple MacBook to use for my Science records. It also runs Windows XP. My problem is that the USB stick with all my data on is not recognized. :coffee: I have the Omega Stock Control program which is Acess based but cannot access my records. Is there anyone who can help me...

Livingstone School Supplies sell Chromatography paper box 100 200mmx200mm cost $128 + GST
or Westlab Supplies have it far cheaper at $49.00 for 100 sheets 25x25cm
This is by far the cheapest I have found Chromatography paper

J wrote:We just successfully completed this prac with agar that I made in the microwave.
Try it, you'll never go back to your old stirrer!!

Julie

Great if one has a microwave

The best and safest way I have found to rejoin thermometers is to place the thermometer in a tin of sand and heat. I use an old jam tin and heat it on a hotplate -can do several at a time this way. Wait until the thread joins in the air bubble at the top of the thermometer and remove it to cool. The...

Hi there, Sue and others, I think it would be a good idea for us to know what things you are negotiating for so that we know whether or not we need to add anything. I would like recognition of my 26 years as a lab tech. I am still only an SSO 1 now, (was an SSO 2-5) I applied for a promotion to SSO...

Hi Maree, Helen will correct me if i am wrong here but my understanding of the CPSU's take on yard duty is that it is a grey area. The key is in the supervision. As an SSO you are not supposed to supervise students (unless as in the case of Integration Aides) it is integral to your position. What do...

Lyn I use the Agar coarse powder. Mine is quite old but works every time. I use cold water and sprinkle the agar powder over the top while on a hot plate with a stirrer. Cook it until it boils and then allow it to cool to about 60C before adding the NaOH and phenolphthalein. I used to find if I used...

Welcome Helen,
glad you made it. Hopefully we can get some valuable suggestions from people here.
Sue

Apparently, the teacher agreement gives an increase of around 23-32% over 3 years when changes of levels are added. If we could follow on with something like that it would be fabulous. I have a feeling that when the real facts come out and it is sorted out what the teachers are really getting it wi...

Sparkle, you are right and really I guess we are looking at the situation with ALL SSO's in mind, however, there is nothing wrong with asking for something that is relevent only to Lab Techs. One of the things being sought is a minimum classification for Technology people - ie Laboratory, Library an...

Hi All, I see from the membership list of this site that there are about 20 Victorian Lab Techs that have joined today. My assumption is this is in part because of what is effectively a gagging order on the LTAV list. Firstly let me state it was not my intention to cause trouble. Government Schools ...

Thanks Catcus, found it.
Cheers
SueH

OK I'm brain dead. I joined some time ago and automatically are logged in when I come to the forum.
Someone has asked me how to join and I cannot find anywhere that gives these directions.
Please help out an old senile woman with directions so I may pass them on.
Ta
SueH