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Thanks. I shall try and deter the teacher who wants it. In the too hard basket and really not necessary for his 'playing' around.

Does anyone use Thymolphthalain? I have been asked to purchase some as an indicator. It's not in the CSIS appendix 4 so I have no idea of user codes. Is it worth having?
Lesley

Thanks. I shall give that a go.

Fibreweb, could you please send me your recipe for Hay Infusions. I have very little success and have tried a variety of different ways.
Yours looks very successful going by your photos.
Lesley

Does anyone know when we have to convert to the new labelling system- GHS?
Also, how likely is it that DEC will educate us on the changes required?
Lesley

It was wonderful!!! Looking forward to next years already.
You all did a great job organising such a fantastic event for us lab assistants.

Lesley

I organised for Rod from Edusupplies to come to Queanbeyan and run a microscope maintenance course for labbies in this area. He was great. His company also do servicing of microscopes and sell them. You can find him at www.edusupplies.com.au or call 1300661607. He's happy to go to rural areas
Lesley

Thankyou sooo much. I shall give them a try.

Does anyone know where to source the elusive chemical storage trays that are referred to in CSIS? Serrata don't stock them, Livingstone don't seem to know if theirs are chemical safe.

We have just had our prep room and 2 labs refurbed (finished last term) and I'm still waiting on proper shelving for the chem store. They have put in very flimsy coated shelving units with movable shelves. Is this normal? It doesn't seem secure enough to me. What have other schools been issued with?...

With formalin being carcinogenic I'm trying to avoid the smell test

Is there a way to tell if specimens are in formalin or metho?
Lesley

Since the last posting has a radioactive storage box become available?
Les

There's one coming up in Queanbeyan for those down south on Staff dev. day term 3.
Also I have organised a microscope maintenance course on 2 June at Queanbeyan High if any one wishes to join us. 2 spots left. Call the school if interested.
Lesley

Wonderful. can't wait.
Do you post it on myPL (nsw det)?
Lesley

Did you actually purchase this brand or an Australian alternative?
They are wonderful!
I'm at a school without a refit (old) and the rock drawers are sooo heavy that I can't even open them.
Lesley

Thanks every one. I shall now speak to the head teacher equiped with some info.
Les

'Im new to all this and have a 'dumb' question; How do you make/buy distilled water? What process is best to use to make my own. We don't have a distilling unit here.
Les