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by Merilyn1
01 Nov 2016, 13:02
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Electric pressure cooker
Replies: 7
Views: 4046

Re: Electric pressure cooker

I have an All American autoclave that was purchased from Haines. It wasn't cheap, they are now listed at $990 but it works really well. The model I have sits on a separate hot plate - I use the single hot plates you can pick up for about $60. There are plug in units that have their own heating eleme...
by Merilyn1
01 Nov 2016, 06:39
Forum: Free classifieds - 4 sale/swap/wanted/giveaway
Topic: Wanted Amber Dropper Bottles
Replies: 12
Views: 9208

Re: Wanted Amber Dropper Bottles

CC - I bought bottles from Serrata recently and they fit the old style caps perfectly. Our oldest bottles/droppers would be about 12 or 14 years old. I needed more bottles and droppers and found it was cheaper to buy them separately if you need large quantities (100+). We only had sets of eight drop...
by Merilyn1
31 Oct 2016, 07:27
Forum: The Lab Tech Position
Topic: Job Vacancy for 2017 at Narellan
Replies: 5
Views: 6067

Re: Job Vacancy for 2017 at Narellan

There's still time to apply for this job. Applications close on Wednesday.
by Merilyn1
28 Oct 2016, 13:49
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Hazardous Chemical register - chemwatch
Replies: 18
Views: 11943

Re: Hazardous Chemical register - chemwatch

Just be aware that if you are in a non-DET school you may have different directions.
by Merilyn1
28 Oct 2016, 06:51
Forum: The Lab Tech Position
Topic: Job Vacancy for 2017 at Narellan
Replies: 5
Views: 6067

Re: Job Vacancy for 2017 at Narellan

Thanks, Julie. I am counting down the days - 38 working days to go! I'm pleased you've been able to pick up more work. How do you find it after TAFE? Much different?
by Merilyn1
25 Oct 2016, 07:57
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Christmas is coming
Replies: 7
Views: 4448

Re: Christmas is coming

I'm with you. Can't wait!
by Merilyn1
24 Oct 2016, 10:50
Forum: The Lab Tech Position
Topic: Interview tips and questions
Replies: 4
Views: 5660

Re: Interview tips and questions

Things like why you want to work at that school, what system are you familiar with regarding prac ordering, what are your strengths in working in a team. Be aware of current labelling requirements. SDSs, chemical registers, risk assessments. What to do if there was a chemical spill. I've always been...
by Merilyn1
24 Oct 2016, 08:15
Forum: The Lab Tech Position
Topic: Job Vacancy for 2017 at Narellan
Replies: 5
Views: 6067

Re: Job Vacancy for 2017 at Narellan

I have a job as a "Technical Assistant" which is school speak for Assistant Everything - Science, TAS (Food Tech, Ag, wood) and Visual Arts, at Oran Park Anglican.
by Merilyn1
24 Oct 2016, 08:12
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Welcome back everyone
Replies: 19
Views: 8484

Re: Welcome back everyone

Don't get too jealous of the weather. This last weekend was more like winter. Spring seems a long time coming. It will probably be one of those years where it goes from cold to stinking hot and we get nothing in between! Enjoy your break.
by Merilyn1
19 Oct 2016, 13:07
Forum: The Lab Tech Position
Topic: Job Vacancy for 2017 at Narellan
Replies: 5
Views: 6067

Job Vacancy for 2017 at Narellan

Here's the ad for my position at Magdalene Catholic High School in Narellan. I'll be leaving at the end of the year, so the position is for next year. PM me if you have any questions. School Support Officer - Science Laboratory Assistant A permanent part time position (70 hours per fortnight) commen...
by Merilyn1
19 Oct 2016, 06:59
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: URGENT request for help!
Replies: 21
Views: 11367

Re: URGENT request for help!

Kris - I get nothing. The only way I get to clean at the end of the year is the students have days away from classes towards the end - assembly, presentation, day activity day. Then we have a couple of days with no students at all. I hate the end of the year as teachers start wanting to do "fun...
by Merilyn1
18 Oct 2016, 09:26
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: URGENT request for help!
Replies: 21
Views: 11367

Re: URGENT request for help!

Hi Kris A difficult situation! Where I currently work, ALL teachers have to order ALL pracs. Even if they are just using scissors and glue. I have a 24 hours notice policy on simple pracs where all the equipment/chemicals are available "off the shelf" anything requiring preparation is 48 h...
by Merilyn1
18 Oct 2016, 07:06
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Welcome back everyone
Replies: 19
Views: 8484

Re: Welcome back everyone

I see our education system differently. My son is in Year 11 and I've found the expectation on him has been much greater than my school days. He was being taught the basics of essay writing from Year 6. Certainly by Year 7, they were expected to submit assessments in essay and then later, report for...
by Merilyn1
13 Oct 2016, 14:01
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Plastic storage Sulfuric acid
Replies: 6
Views: 4125

Re: Plastic storage Sulfuric acid

I'm with J. You shouldn't have to give more than one bottle to a class and that would be for a teacher demo anyway. I've found some of the solutions (acids, even vinegar; copper sulfate) are tough on the rubber teats. I've bought a stack of caps for the droppers so the worst offenders are capped aft...
by Merilyn1
10 Oct 2016, 11:03
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Welcome back everyone
Replies: 19
Views: 8484

Re: Welcome back everyone

We had a week at home, during which we went to Canberra to the History of the World in 100 Objects exhibition at the National Museum. Fantastic! Worthwhile going. Second week we went to Melbourne. Had a great time there, although we all came down with head colds - not fun. Why is it, while you're on...
by Merilyn1
23 Sep 2016, 10:41
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Chemical register/ stock take
Replies: 13
Views: 5106

Re: Chemical register/ stock take

Yeah, they were really only going to sell it on the black market to desperate labbies!
by Merilyn1
23 Sep 2016, 08:04
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: fume cupboard nsw area
Replies: 8
Views: 4507

Re: fume cupboard nsw area

I'd like to hear from anyone as well. We have a contract with Dynaflow but it seems like they have a monopoly on the system. Nearly $1000 for them to fit perspex extensions on the screens to our double sided fume cupboard. It works better now, but why hadn't they realised this a long time ago and wh...
by Merilyn1
19 Sep 2016, 13:39
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: What paper towel do you get ?
Replies: 7
Views: 3365

Re: What paper towel do you get ?

I buy the rolls of paper towel from Officemax - Tork 90m rolls in a pack of 16. These work out cheaper than the inter-leaved towel. Important if you have to pay for it out of your budget. I was happy with the idea of just leaving the roll in the teachers (locked) cupboard. When they needed to use it...
by Merilyn1
16 Sep 2016, 10:51
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Glass tubing
Replies: 12
Views: 5219

Re: Glass tubing

Sorry, J, can't help with a supplier but a tip I learnt when trying to get tubing through a stopper is to use a slightly larger cork borer to push open the hole (if it is a pre-made hole in the stopper). Thread the tubing through the borer, then remove the borer. Alway wrap a thick cloth/towel aroun...
by Merilyn1
15 Sep 2016, 14:34
Forum: Announcements
Topic: GHS on Mini SDS
Replies: 4
Views: 2392

Re: GHS on Mini SDS

No, we don't here. I work on the premise that the SDSs need to be accessible to all staff and they should have read the SDS before using the chemical. Not saying that is what happens but that is what is supposed to happen! I can see the advantages of the mini sheet in the case of an emergency eg spi...