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by Smithy73
07 Nov 2019, 09:41
Forum: Announcements
Topic: PSA pay rise
Replies: 3
Views: 5427

Re: PSA pay rise

Our next pay will be interesting...PSA email has announced that it's all happening next week. Our new rate of pay starts and our back pay from July1st.
by Smithy73
04 Nov 2019, 11:50
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: Cutting Magnesium ribbon
Replies: 7
Views: 6235

Re: Cutting Magnesium ribbon

Nice Work BigMack
by Smithy73
24 Oct 2019, 09:26
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: aluminium potassium sulphate and copper sulphate crystals
Replies: 7
Views: 6146

Re: aluminium potassium sulphate and copper sulphate crystals

Once you have grown your copper sulphate crystals and finished looking at them you can grind them back to a powder and store them away for next time. Saves on a lot of waste. We have done this for a couple of years and haven't had any issues with them reforming, I also keep some whole as seeds if ne...
by Smithy73
09 Sep 2019, 10:47
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: Citric Acid and Baking Soda Cold Pack
Replies: 2
Views: 3960

Re: Citric Acid and Baking Soda Cold Pack

Morning,

We do one for an exothermic reaction with iron filings, calcium chloride and water saving crystals in a zip lock bag and it heats up.

I will have to try your endothermic prac.

Thanks for sharing.
by Smithy73
09 Sep 2019, 10:40
Forum: Announcements
Topic: PSA pay rise
Replies: 3
Views: 5427

Re: PSA pay rise

September the 13th we find out for sure on the numbers after union members have voted. Pay rise is always welcome.
by Smithy73
29 Aug 2019, 14:37
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Will you be the lucky winner of the Golden Ticket?
Replies: 21
Views: 15947

Re: Will you be the lucky winner of the Golden Ticket?

Still no ticket for me yet...I even pestered the office ladies to see if we had received one and it had gone astray... :D

Golden ticket has been found but still some silver out there..
by Smithy73
19 Aug 2019, 11:56
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Will you be the lucky winner of the Golden Ticket?
Replies: 21
Views: 15947

Re: Will you be the lucky winner of the Golden Ticket?

No Envelope for us yet either. Anyone received one - winner or not???
by Smithy73
14 Aug 2019, 12:05
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: Open Day Ideas
Replies: 87
Views: 50871

Re: Open Day Ideas

Hi Merilyn, Can you send me a copy of your booklet as well please. Carolyn.miller5@det.nsw.edu.au

Thanks for sharing.

Carolyn.
by Smithy73
05 Mar 2019, 10:53
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Safety Glasses Storage
Replies: 5
Views: 5451

Re: Safety Glasses Storage

Morning All,

I've just looked up the Gratnells inserts and they look great, paired with some plastic tubs from Bunnings and I could have a great set up...got me thinking now..

Thanks for all the advice.
by Smithy73
04 Mar 2019, 09:47
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Safety Glasses Storage
Replies: 5
Views: 5451

Safety Glasses Storage

Morning All,

Currently I have our safety glasses stored in A3 reflex boxes in each lab with home made dividers (strong - out of real estate signs) but this system does not work as well as I would like.

How do you currently store your glasses?

Any suggestions appreciated.

Have a great week.
by Smithy73
26 Feb 2019, 10:57
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: cheap faulty gauze mats
Replies: 6
Views: 7166

Re: cheap faulty gauze mats

Wayne wrote: 21 Feb 2019, 07:52 I ordered some last week, but still waiting for them to arrive.
Hi Wayne,

Have your mats arrived? if so how are they?

Carolyn
by Smithy73
26 Feb 2019, 10:54
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Work load
Replies: 7
Views: 7775

Re: Work load

1.>1100
2.44
3.0 ( 7 - 10 college)
4. Yes
5. No - used to do first aid but have dropped it this year as it was no much.
6. Yes