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by Narelle01
23 Jun 2010, 12:32
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Bang goes the theory - Human Power Station
Replies: 6
Views: 2628

Re: Bang goes the theory - Human Power Station

Sorry - my previous school didn't record it.
If you knew what station it was on, you can often download the shows from their website...or failing that - purchase as suggested above :popcorn:
by Narelle01
23 Jun 2010, 10:39
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Bang goes the theory - Human Power Station
Replies: 6
Views: 2628

Re: Bang goes the theory - Human Power Station

I know my previous school records a lot of bizzarly titled TV shows from doco channels...so i will drop them a line....pls stand by... :coffee:
by Narelle01
18 Jun 2010, 08:32
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: What the ....!!!!????????
Replies: 30
Views: 10841

Re: What the ....!!!!????????

Yep....i would never eat off anything in my lab...i don't even put my coffee cup thru the dishwasher...

Who knows what has been in those basins over the years?????? Lead???? Anything!!!!

I even found a set of beakers 'for food use' when i unpacked this place.....
by Narelle01
11 Jun 2010, 13:25
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Distilled water
Replies: 8
Views: 2988

Re: Distilled water

there are no dumb questions :wink2: I purchased distilled water from a local supplier (Glendale Packaging) It cost me $17 per 20L refill (i had bottles that they took away) and for $11 they delivered them. So that meant i didn't have to drive them in my car, load or unload a small price to pay for m...
by Narelle01
11 Jun 2010, 08:52
Forum: Jobs Forum
Topic: Relife Work for Lab. Technician
Replies: 7
Views: 10516

Re: Relife Work for Lab. Technician

had the same thought yesterday - but let it gro thru to the keeper!
by Narelle01
09 Jun 2010, 11:58
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: One Happy camper
Replies: 7
Views: 3028

Re: One Happy camper

i will write it on the whiteboard that my science department owes you eyes and kidneys and you can nag until you get them (aka the vinegar and vanilla ) 8-[

Youi'll have to do a site visit!!!
by Narelle01
09 Jun 2010, 10:01
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: One Happy camper
Replies: 7
Views: 3028

One Happy camper

Just wanted to let my fellowChemtalkers know..I GOT A PERMANENT JOB!! Its bitter sweet that I am leaving my current school, as i will miss them and the work i do (and MY Labs) :cry2: But I am off on an adventure to a new school, closer to home, and a challenging role. :thumbup: I will still 'chemtal...
by Narelle01
01 Jun 2010, 14:25
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Chemwatch go slow
Replies: 5
Views: 2344

Re: Chemwatch go slow

i just printed some labels and it was fine.
Try going out and back in again.
by Narelle01
01 Jun 2010, 12:46
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Sulphuric Acid Concentration
Replies: 3
Views: 2083

Re: Sulphuric Acid Concentration

Thanks for the web site and thanks Judy,
I have that book tagged with post its, i use it lots too!

Hope my new school has one...if not, they will about 2 weeks after I start! :)
by Narelle01
31 May 2010, 14:17
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Sulphuric Acid Concentration
Replies: 3
Views: 2083

Sulphuric Acid Concentration

I can't do the maths...
I have 14M concentrate...
I want to make 0.1M
1m and 2M as all my bottles are empty.

How much concetrate to i add to 1L of water for these dilutions..

Pls!! I know there are some whizzes out there...I write the maths down and refer to it later ;)
THANKS!
by Narelle01
31 May 2010, 08:26
Forum: Announcements
Topic: CHEAP FLIGHTS!!
Replies: 1
Views: 1035

Re: CHEAP FLIGHTS!!

Great Idea Rosalie - just remember that the conference is at Greystanes High School this year...not a huge deal for interstate travel, but worth remembering if booking accomodation as well!
by Narelle01
27 May 2010, 09:51
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: CHEMWATCH
Replies: 11
Views: 4061

Re: CHEMWATCH

i just logged on too, no prob. Once i have been asked for a password, thats cause I was on chemwatch gold....not chemwatch....
by Narelle01
27 May 2010, 08:09
Forum: The Lab Tech Position
Topic: How do you divide the jobs
Replies: 7
Views: 2328

Re: How do you divide the jobs

Thank you all for your feedback - now to get an application in, an interview, and GET THE JOB!!!!!
by Narelle01
25 May 2010, 11:48
Forum: The Lab Tech Position
Topic: How do you divide the jobs
Replies: 7
Views: 2328

How do you divide the jobs

Hi, I am going for a job where there will be 2 lab assistants. I am preparing for an interview, and am thinking one of the Q's might be how would you work together with the other Lab assistant... so if you have 2 labby's - how do you divide the work...by days, classes, years or teachers? I am open f...
by Narelle01
25 May 2010, 08:03
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: What not to do with Dry Ice
Replies: 33
Views: 10428

Re: What not to do with Dry Ice

Glad you are OK Noona. :console:

Scary stuff!
by Narelle01
21 May 2010, 08:58
Forum: Biology, Physics...
Topic: rats
Replies: 18
Views: 6970

Re: rats

http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/media/downloads/animalsinschools/resources/guidelines/a1_13.pdf if you can look at it, this is the link that I read. Basicvally what i also got, is that if the learning experience cannot be enahnced by any other method (audio / visual etc) then use disection. But it mus...
by Narelle01
20 May 2010, 11:39
Forum: Biology, Physics...
Topic: rats
Replies: 18
Views: 6970

Re: rats

Thanks.
I am looking at the animal act on the DET intranet....interesting..
by Narelle01
20 May 2010, 09:34
Forum: Biology, Physics...
Topic: rats
Replies: 18
Views: 6970

Re: rats

Short Answer....are NSW DET school allowed to disect rats?

I was under the impression that we weren't and needed a permit per student that cost $$????

I just had a request for rats....
by Narelle01
19 May 2010, 13:01
Forum: Biology, Physics...
Topic: freezing body parts
Replies: 27
Views: 17184

Re: freezing body parts

Oh my - would my butcher where i get everything else be bale to do this for me? Doesn't sound like it would be a goodo ne to freeze...... We've got eyes coming up this week....i'll get them fresh on the morning of the prac on the way to work. (butcher opens at 7am) I have also set up a laminated sig...