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by MariaQ
09 Aug 2022, 14:27
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: Nail Biting
Replies: 19
Views: 2526

Re: Nail Biting

We did this for a number of years, until we had one student who said it made her feel unwell and nauseous, got a huge complaint letter from the parent, never done again.

MariaQ
by MariaQ
22 Jul 2022, 09:58
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Adelab
Replies: 4
Views: 1182

Re: Adelab

I agree, no time to request quotes, all websites should have prices.
by MariaQ
01 Jun 2022, 10:00
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: The IEC Constant Volume Thermometer
Replies: 1
Views: 1058

Re: The IEC Constant Volume Thermometer

All good, I contacted IEC and its mercury only.
by MariaQ
01 Jun 2022, 09:59
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Purchasing Mercury
Replies: 9
Views: 1446

Re: Purchasing Mercury

Hey bigmack, already onto it!
by MariaQ
31 May 2022, 12:02
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Purchasing Mercury
Replies: 9
Views: 1446

Re: Purchasing Mercury

:thumbup: This is specifically for an IEC Constant Volume Thermometer, it would be teacher use only, demo and we already have a spill kit for mercury.
by MariaQ
31 May 2022, 10:16
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Purchasing Mercury
Replies: 9
Views: 1446

Purchasing Mercury

Hi Guys, any ideas where I can buy some mercury? Westlab is out of stock, MTA doesnt sell, Haines is very expensive :crazy: any other ideas? :popcorn: MariaQ
by MariaQ
31 May 2022, 10:03
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: The IEC Constant Volume Thermometer
Replies: 1
Views: 1058

The IEC Constant Volume Thermometer

Hi All, does anyone have one of these IEC CVT ? Its for Charles Law? Im wondering if there is any alternative to using mercury?

Cheers Maria
by MariaQ
31 May 2021, 10:28
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: New CSIS is finally here.
Replies: 30
Views: 7303

Re: New CSIS is finally here.

Anna Z I have bound print outs of the most commons used chemicals in the classroom, in mini SDS form in each lab for reference during pracs, saves repeated printing out. They may not be recognised but they are the most user friendly option IMO. I have full SDS stored in chem prep area and on my lapt...
by MariaQ
18 Feb 2021, 07:10
Forum: Biology, Physics...
Topic: microscope recomendations
Replies: 6
Views: 3697

Re: microscope recomendations

After years of buying cheaper ones from Serrata/ MTA and having cheap plastic parts that disintegrate when used, specifically the fuse holder, and difficulty with replacement lamps that are built in, I have now been buying Motic, much more expensive but the quality is obvious and much better service...
by MariaQ
16 Feb 2021, 11:35
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: Hydrochloric Acid
Replies: 10
Views: 3511

Re: Hydrochloric Acid

This is tricky, because you dont have a blank to start with, Id just label it 1M and make up another batch of 2M, much easier process! MariaQ
by MariaQ
12 Nov 2020, 08:30
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: Making Electro magnets
Replies: 8
Views: 4358

Re: Making Electro magnets

Ok next question, I have a little of the cotton covered copper wire, but not enough. Does anybody know where I can purchase this? Did a quick goggle search and not much came up.....MariaQ :thumbup:
by MariaQ
11 Nov 2020, 11:22
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: Making Electro magnets
Replies: 8
Views: 4358

Re: Making Electro magnets

:giggle: Thanks Bigmack for such a detailed reply! Awesome :wink2:
by MariaQ
11 Nov 2020, 09:36
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: Making Electro magnets
Replies: 8
Views: 4358

Making Electro magnets

Hi Peeps,

Just wondering do most of your teachers want the students to make their own electro magnets with insulated copper wire? Just seems such a waste to me making new coils every year :-( what does everyone else do?

MariaQ
by MariaQ
30 Oct 2020, 12:05
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Electrophoresis Kits
Replies: 21
Views: 7820

Re: Electrophoresis Kits

Hi Ive got the Bluegel one, it does run with just dyes and is quick to run, good video on how to prepare the gels and buffer etc, MariaQ
by MariaQ
23 Oct 2020, 09:04
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Incubator or oven
Replies: 13
Views: 6472

Re: Incubator or oven

Ive just purchased a new oven from Scientrific, its IEC brand so good Australian product, it was around $1300- MariaQ
by MariaQ
13 Oct 2020, 13:36
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: RiskAssess chemical codes
Replies: 42
Views: 16691

Re: RiskAssess chemical codes

Totally agree with you Merilyn1, we have a duty of care, if we know there is more up to date information than CSIS it should be used, who would blindly follow a document that is so out of date.....MariaQ
by MariaQ
31 Aug 2020, 12:18
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Repairs to Science equipment
Replies: 37
Views: 36339

Re: Repairs to Science equipment

Anybody ever have an incubator repaired? The heating element seems to not be working its about 8 yrs old. Still in very good nick if you dont want heat :cheesy: MariaQ
by MariaQ
21 Aug 2020, 15:08
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Microbiology
Replies: 9
Views: 6632

Re: Microbiology

It would be a huge thumbs down from me as well, and Id definitely report to your WHS....BUT if you have a teacher that insists on it, Id insist on a risk assessment that the parents, student and teacher all signed and possibly arrange for them to bring to school the finished product in a sealed bag ...
by MariaQ
03 Aug 2020, 13:18
Forum: The Lab Tech Position
Topic: What is the name of your roles
Replies: 14
Views: 9034

Re: What is the name of your roles

Im in an independant School in NSW, Im a Lab Tech and thats how I like it, I have a science degree, Im not an assistant. MariaQ
by MariaQ
07 May 2020, 12:38
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Heating Mantles
Replies: 6
Views: 4465

Re: Heating Mantles

Great thanks heaps Bigmack !