I made up some little wooden holders after the kids kept knocking them over in the Labs and spilling the Storage juice .Also put a little warning notice on it .
PS , thanks Briony for sending me a pic .
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- 15 Jun 2023, 14:25
- Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
- Topic: storage of pH meters
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3398
- 08 Jun 2023, 13:18
- Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
- Topic: Bromine
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4099
Re: Bromine
Good to know Macca,
I tried a similar method
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I tried a similar method
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- 08 Jun 2023, 12:45
- Forum: Safety with Chemicals
- Topic: Radioactive isotopes
- Replies: 17
- Views: 8516
- 07 Jun 2023, 16:48
- Forum: Safety with Chemicals
- Topic: Radioactive isotopes
- Replies: 17
- Views: 8516
- 07 Jun 2023, 14:16
- Forum: Safety with Chemicals
- Topic: Radioactive isotopes
- Replies: 17
- Views: 8516
Re: Radioactive isotopes
Macca ,
If you are going to throw them out , post them to me . They are safe to send through the mail .
If you are going to throw them out , post them to me . They are safe to send through the mail .
- 07 Jun 2023, 08:21
- Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
- Topic: micropipettes
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3151
Re: micropipettes
We got the 10ul ones from Southern Bio too . They have the dual action . Push and release to draw up sample push and extra push to release sample . Now you might think how hard can it be to use a micro pipette? Despite demonstrating to students multiple times about how to load and dispense sample , ...
- 05 Jun 2023, 18:20
- Forum: Biology, Physics...
- Topic: Disposal of used agar plates
- Replies: 33
- Views: 16062
Re: Disposal of used agar plates
I used our Microwave ( which was the HTs old one from home ) to make Agar plates after learning about it from another Labbie at a Collegial meeting . It certainly boils agar very well and if you aren’t quick on the button , it sure does make one hell of a mess . I have do doubt it would work as a st...
- 02 Jun 2023, 12:59
- Forum: Biology, Physics...
- Topic: Disposal of used agar plates
- Replies: 33
- Views: 16062
Re: Disposal of used agar plates
Always remember that pressure cookers are sold in shops where idiots can buy them . They have to be made idiot proof and safe or we would be hearing reports on the news of people being killed or badly burned by them . Depending on the size if them , you’ll be lucky to fit more than about 25 plates i...
- 31 May 2023, 17:57
- Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
- Topic: Lighting Bunsens
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3222
Re: Lighting Bunsens
We tried the flint lighters for lighting Oxy torches but there was no way the kids , especially the younger nes could handle them . One of our teachers tried cigarette lighters and they were very successful . Only two went into the class room each prac . We gave up on little matches and now use the ...
- 31 May 2023, 12:27
- Forum: Biology, Physics...
- Topic: Disposal of used agar plates
- Replies: 33
- Views: 16062
Re: Disposal of used agar plates
When I first started , I was told by my off sider to store them in the fume hood until the GA lit a fire to burn off excess green waste then bring them over and chuck’m on the bonefire . I knew no better but after about 6-9months I was asking when was the bonefire ment to happen . Discovered that th...
- 25 May 2023, 15:02
- Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
- Topic: Bromine
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4099
- 24 May 2023, 16:42
- Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
- Topic: Burettes
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2567
Re: Burettes
Is all of them or just one or two ? Sounds like you have done pretty much all you can . If they are the ones with Teflon tips , I’m thinking the tip is damaged . You could try slicing a small bit off the end as parallel as you can with a Stanley knife . Failing that , the round filing cabinet might ...
- 24 May 2023, 13:10
- Forum: Biology, Physics...
- Topic: Spectrum Tubes
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3127
Re: Spectrum Tubes
Yes I would always recommend having a spark gap set to the widest setting where it will still arc consistently while using anything connected to an induction coil . If the device connected requires less voltage then the spark will stop . That is OK .
- 23 May 2023, 15:23
- Forum: Biology, Physics...
- Topic: Spectrum Tubes
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3127
Re: Spectrum Tubes
I got one of these power supplies for ours . https://www.chemtalk.com.au/viewtopic.php?p=48804#p48804 I was looking at your holder and it reminded me . We got one of those in our set of tubes from serrata ( MTA) . Teacher whinged that all the tubes were glowing . She was kinda right . If the probe w...
- 23 May 2023, 10:35
- Forum: Biology, Physics...
- Topic: Spectrum Tubes
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3127
Re: Spectrum Tubes
Annette , care to throw up a picture of the induction coil and even the tubes
- 16 May 2023, 11:14
- Forum: Recipes and Pracs
- Topic: Silica gel for chemical garden
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4315
Re: Silica gel for chemical garden
LOL , I’m playing house husband until I can find a job .
Still pop in when I can .Miss the job and the forum .
Still pop in when I can .Miss the job and the forum .
- 15 May 2023, 22:34
- Forum: Recipes and Pracs
- Topic: Silica gel for chemical garden
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4315
Re: Silica gel for chemical garden
Edit : one less step in the process , but also reduces risk as no Sodium Hydroxide needed . ….. although Sodium Silicate is Corrosive anyway . Hmmm ,this just reminds me . Our retired Chem teacher left a gas jar full of Chemical garden in his display cabinet in his class room. He knew what it was ,a...
- 15 May 2023, 17:57
- Forum: Recipes and Pracs
- Topic: Silica gel for chemical garden
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4315
Re: Silica gel for chemical garden
Whenever we did it,we just used Sodium Silicate solution that was in the Chem store .IIRC ,ours come from Silform .
- 04 May 2023, 22:03
- Forum: Safety with Chemicals
- Topic: Melting Plastic
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2940
Re: Melting Plastic
I've been told it will not give off any fumes. Then there should be no problems then …… other than who has to clean to saucepans :o Most milk bottles are HDPE . It melts around 120°C Apparently HDPE shouldn’t produce toxic fumes even when burned . So a bit of melting should be fine . Whats the purp...
- 03 May 2023, 18:58
- Forum: Recipes and Pracs
- Topic: HELP
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9771
Re: HELP
Metho is fine Rosalie . Trick is getting the right distance between the spirit burner flame and the star . Blocks of wood etc work but are a pain . We ended up getting some adjustable jacks to lift the burners up under the tripods . You can buy them from usual suppliers for about $70 .-$100 each . I...