Search found 102 matches

by matchstick
05 Mar 2012, 09:52
Forum: Biology, Physics...
Topic: Plant Cells for microscopy - Yukka
Replies: 3
Views: 2267

Re: Plant Cells for microscopy - Yukka

red onion is best also....I learnt that trick from the labbies workshops at St Marys
ezy peeze
by matchstick
06 Dec 2011, 13:34
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: labels for dilute solutions
Replies: 5
Views: 2875

Re: labels for dilute solutions

just tried the arrow....didnt work for ferrous sulfate 1M....and also tried for magnesium sulfate 1M, "no matches found"...tried magnesium sulfate.....same.."no matches found"....me dont like chemgold3
by matchstick
29 Nov 2011, 11:55
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Safety Shower testing
Replies: 34
Views: 20615

Re: Safety Shower testing

I pushed mine ,cause I have never had one before........my preproom,the classroom next to me and out side was flooded.Under the new compactus,under the fridge,under my brand new desk......I wont be testing the shower....ever!
by matchstick
29 Nov 2011, 11:52
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: Fixed Resistors.
Replies: 6
Views: 3270

Re: Fixed Resistors.

they are ment to have water in them.if you dont put water in the blow up!
by matchstick
27 Nov 2011, 12:54
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Wax Paper
Replies: 15
Views: 5826

Re: Wax Paper

oh ...okay.We dont do that prac here.......
by matchstick
25 Nov 2011, 08:58
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Wax Paper
Replies: 15
Views: 5826

Re: Wax Paper

why cant you buy the wax paper paper from the supermarket?
by matchstick
22 Nov 2011, 08:50
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Labbies Conference St Mary's 2011
Replies: 104
Views: 28931

Re: Labbies Conference St Mary's 2011

I cannt make it this year...too many things happening right now...have a great time everybody.....wish I could be there with you
by matchstick
16 Nov 2011, 12:54
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: help please -enzyme prac to demonstrate substrate conc?
Replies: 28
Views: 8858

Re: help please -enzyme prac to demonstrate substrate conc?

why are you doing prac exams in term 4?
by matchstick
08 Nov 2011, 08:36
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: Winemaking alcohol content
Replies: 11
Views: 4781

Re: Winemaking alcohol content

read the label..............
by matchstick
31 Oct 2011, 12:58
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Beeswax!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 3195

Re: Beeswax!!!

healthfood stores keep this in stock.....
by matchstick
20 Oct 2011, 12:38
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: SAS SMARTtrain chemical application training
Replies: 24
Views: 8150

Re: SAS SMARTtrain chemical application training

this course is on MyPL as well............
by matchstick
11 Oct 2011, 08:09
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Physics equipment from scratch.
Replies: 11
Views: 4211

Re: Physics equipment from scratch.

why must you order equipment now? Why cant you wait till next year...These new teachers will have their own ways of teaching and might want diffrent equipment that you may order
by matchstick
13 Sep 2011, 15:16
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: How do I clean my incubator?
Replies: 6
Views: 3343

Re: How do I clean my incubator?

thanks guys.......after I asked this question I put the incubator in the fume cupboard and turned the cupbaord on,,,,,and have left it there with the incubator door open....hoping the pong will be sucked into the never never. I will check it tomorrow and if its all clear I will try the ethonol.....a...
by matchstick
12 Sep 2011, 11:38
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: How do I clean my incubator?
Replies: 6
Views: 3343

How do I clean my incubator?

Does anyone have a brilliant way of cleaning the interior of the incubator?I have had agar plates in mine for a week and this morning went to open the door and copped a huge wiff of toxic stench...Was coughing for ages...I had to turn the fans and the fume cupboard on to extract the pong.It took an ...
by matchstick
09 Sep 2011, 08:42
Forum: Biology, Physics...
Topic: Biodiversity month display
Replies: 4
Views: 3103

Re: Biodiversity month display

ask the seniors to set the display.....give the power to the students
by matchstick
30 Aug 2011, 14:59
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: What electrical wire do you use
Replies: 9
Views: 4004

Re: What electrical wire do you use

I was tired of repairing them all the time so we bought the all in one wires.....terrific.Havent had to repair a wire for 4 years now......only dont put them too close to the hotplate,they melt!
by matchstick
19 Aug 2011, 07:50
Forum: Jobs Forum
Topic: JOB ALLOCATION
Replies: 21
Views: 15601

Re: JOB ALLOCATION

I want to move on.....be trained as a SAM....but nobdy wants to do science.I reckon by the time I get of here I will be :crazy: :crazy: :crazy: .Dont get me wrong I love it here,there just comes a time when you know its time to move to greener pastures :coffee:
by matchstick
02 Aug 2011, 15:14
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: chemical orders through smartbuy
Replies: 15
Views: 5425

Re: chemical orders through smartbuy

I use Science Supply and Haines......Smartbuy are not very well stocked.If your HOD and SAM have aproblem using other supliers....the order is covered if you write at the bottom of your order...." ONLY KNOWN SUPPLIER".The auditors will pass the order.I only use Smartbuy for stationery........
by matchstick
28 Jun 2011, 08:32
Forum: Announcements
Topic: new association for NSW Labbies
Replies: 43
Views: 14781

Re: new association for NSW Labbies

My science head teacher just said The fees can be payed out of science funds..................As much as I complain sometimes about my teachers .........in the end they do look after me.I one of the lucky ones
Matchstick
by matchstick
10 Jun 2011, 10:47
Forum: Forum Support Desk
Topic: Stools in labs
Replies: 14
Views: 10896

Re: Stools in labs

narelle,narelle!!!!!!!........the teacher carries the stools to and from the room ..or....he arranges for the students to do it.This is an OH&S issue and maybe you should discuss this with your head of faculty and your Sam...and if no satisfaction there the principal is the next step. Remember w...