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Hi Just wondering who to use in the Newcastle area for servicing microscopes? Just wondering if you found someone? Also, does anyone know if there's a course I can do to refresh my microscope cleaning skills? I did a session back when the St Mary's conferences were a thing.... then was out of scien...

Merilyn1 wrote: ↑25 Jul 2022, 14:54 We use Cleanway (not to be confused with CleanAway). Been easy to deal with.

Were they expensive? Got a ridiculous quote from Veolia (and they took 5 mths to even supply that quote).

I also had issues with a Chemstore inherited with a lot of 'stuff' that was not needed. It took me 2 years to get it cleaned out and slowly using school dollars. My first year I had a $2000 waste disposal bill. I hated it and there was noting I could do about it. It will NEVER get to that point aga...

Hi Just wondering who to use in the Newcastle area for servicing microscopes?

Late last year our school made decision to stop the use of petty cash. I have to use the Credit card now dedicated to teachers/classes. But as I only work 3 hours a day and often get requested to buy items for the next day after my hours I now have a small float of $100 at my disposal. But I now try...

Hi Just wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction to source CO2 dragsters. We are after the precut versions (tools not allowed to be used by students). Have found the Pitsco website has them, but the Australian supplier does not have what we need on their website. If anyone has any t...

I've a large bucket that I fill with hot soapy water in it for students to put their safety glasses in after every practical. I allow it to soak for a bit, then rinse and dry.