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by karend
27 Jul 2021, 14:08
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: HELP
Replies: 17
Views: 7093

Re: HELP

Like the sound of that, Kimmy
by karend
20 Apr 2021, 12:59
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: Help!! Meat tenderiser alternative
Replies: 27
Views: 5935

Re: Help!! Meat tenderiser alternative

This has always worked well and easier than most others...... Extracting DNA * Peel kiwi fruit and chop into small pieces. Mash with a fork into a paste. * Make Extraction solution - 3g salt, 10ml detergent, 100ml water. * Mix kiwi fruit and extraction solution in a beaker, stir gently for 1 min. * ...
by karend
06 Nov 2020, 11:39
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Chemical Sump/Pit
Replies: 8
Views: 3496

Re: Chemical Sump/Pit

We have a chemical sump pit. Contractors come twice a year to pump it out.
by karend
18 Sep 2020, 10:33
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Westlab Lab Trolley Frenzy - Buy 2, get 3rd free
Replies: 6
Views: 9642

Re: Westlab Lab Trolley Frenzy - Buy 2, get 3rd free

I also bought 3 trolleys from an industrial kitchen suppler and are delighted with the product for approx. the same price!
by karend
01 May 2020, 09:18
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Incubators
Replies: 3
Views: 3596

Re: Incubators

Thank you guys-your advice very much appreciated. Pass onto boss and she can make final decision!
by karend
30 Apr 2020, 14:11
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Incubators
Replies: 3
Views: 3596

Incubators

Need new incubator. Bought small digital control one 2 years ago (IEC Brand) - heap of crap!! Looking at 'thermoline' brand. Would prefer NOT to have digital, but that's not going to happen! Any suggestions for a good one appreciated!!?? I think I should purchase an incubator and NOT a drying oven, ...
by karend
27 Apr 2020, 10:50
Forum: Biology, Physics...
Topic: Malus' Law apparatus
Replies: 2
Views: 4997

Re: Malus' Law apparatus

Many thanks, bigmack. Will pass onto teacher.
by karend
09 Apr 2020, 09:58
Forum: Biology, Physics...
Topic: Malus' Law apparatus
Replies: 2
Views: 4997

Malus' Law apparatus

Is there anyone out there in labbie land who can help me source the abovementioned equipment. Never heard of it until recently, have googled it, but cannot find out where to purchase it. Any help appreciated and hoping you are staying well.
by karend
01 Aug 2019, 14:39
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Chemical quality
Replies: 13
Views: 6681

Re: Chemical quality

I won't purchase any chemicals from Silform, the quality is very, very poor
by karend
05 Jun 2019, 10:16
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Length of work day
Replies: 15
Views: 11721

Re: Length of work day

Seems it is ALWAYS about the Admin staff!!
by karend
23 May 2019, 11:44
Forum: Biology, Physics...
Topic: Year 12 Biology Depth Studies
Replies: 11
Views: 10059

Re: Year 12 Biology Depth Studies

Poor Macca, I hear you-sounds like we all have a HUGE load and with no extra help and don't the teachers get cranky when you can't manage all the practicals!
by karend
06 May 2019, 14:09
Forum: Biology, Physics...
Topic: Year 12 Biology Depth Studies
Replies: 11
Views: 10059

Re: Year 12 Biology Depth Studies

I made up over 360 agar plates and it really did my head in!! It was disgusting and soooo..much work; I despise Biology Depth Studies.
by karend
08 Mar 2019, 11:36
Forum: The Lab Tech Position
Topic: NON Trained science teacher
Replies: 8
Views: 10659

Re: NON Trained science teacher

We do not allow non-science teachers to do any practical lessons, let alone use chemicals!!
by karend
06 Mar 2019, 14:22
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Antacid prac
Replies: 2
Views: 4424

Re: Antacid prac

Our teachers ended up using 2M.
by karend
06 Feb 2019, 12:51
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Chemical Suppliers
Replies: 11
Views: 8419

Re: Chemical Suppliers

Very unimpressed with Silform. We will not deal with them again. The quality of their goods/chemicals is tragic!
by karend
29 Mar 2018, 12:19
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Possible chemwatch label alternative
Replies: 10
Views: 6580

Re: Possible chemwatch label alternative

I looove risk assess, no dramas and frustrations like I had with Chemwatch!
by karend
16 Jun 2016, 09:03
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Dishwasher Meile vs Omega(on special at Westlab $505)
Replies: 11
Views: 5278

Re: Dishwasher Meile vs Omega(on special at Westlab $505)

Spirit Burners
Can year 8 use the burners? We only usually let seniors use. Am reluctant to let this class use them.
by karend
30 May 2016, 09:32
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: GHS Labeling
Replies: 123
Views: 44951

Re: GHS Labeling

Hip, hip hooray!!
by karend
26 May 2016, 14:12
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: how often do you clean chem stores?
Replies: 10
Views: 4479

Re: how often do you clean chem stores?

I'm the same as Xenon!