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by Ocker
20 Nov 2012, 10:51
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: How does it work
Replies: 5
Views: 2715

Re: How does it work

It's distance measurement by optics, Sunray
Surveyors do something similar called Stadia
by Ocker
19 Nov 2012, 13:52
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: How does it work
Replies: 5
Views: 2715

Re: How does it work

I hope your Physics teacher is a mature woman, I suspect Noah used these to build the ark
But It's for that reason I would perservere to get them operational
by Ocker
16 Nov 2012, 11:26
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: How does it work
Replies: 5
Views: 2715

How does it work

In the Physics store I have a board thingy with scales attached either end but no paperwork :redcard: It is labelled "Long & Short Distance measuring Kit" made by H.B.Selby & Co centurys ago :whistle: It has a pin-hole in one end with slides and mirrors wrapped up in greaseproof pa...
by Ocker
16 Nov 2012, 08:52
Forum: The Lab Tech Position
Topic: Casual Science Lab Assistant
Replies: 25
Views: 17933

Re: Casual Science Lab Assistant

We also offer senior science, (waste of time, replaces the old science for life) also Marine studies.
It's a foot in the door if you get to do relief, the moment a permanent job comes up, it's usually yours
by Ocker
13 Nov 2012, 13:01
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Austins Molecular Model Kits
Replies: 2
Views: 1392

Re: Austins Molecular Model Kits

-I have a couple of old kits here.
If you are going to ASET AGM or know someone going I will bring them down with me
by Ocker
12 Nov 2012, 13:26
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: carbon/graphite
Replies: 3
Views: 1720

Re: carbon/graphite

That's the best, simplist explanation I've heard
Good one Smiley
by Ocker
09 Nov 2012, 13:38
Forum: The Lab Tech Position
Topic: Casual Science Lab Assistant
Replies: 25
Views: 17933

Re: Casual Science Lab Assistant

St Francis Xaviers Hamilton
by Ocker
09 Nov 2012, 12:56
Forum: The Lab Tech Position
Topic: Casual Science Lab Assistant
Replies: 25
Views: 17933

Re: Casual Science Lab Assistant

Hi all
would anyone like to do my job for a term.
At this stage I'm thinking Term 4 next year, if I can hang out that long
Term 4 is easy as the school is only Yr's 11 & 12 (1000 students) but 12 finished
It's in Newcastle NSW
I have to have a knee replacement
by Ocker
07 Nov 2012, 10:47
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Electrophoresis
Replies: 53
Views: 16033

Re: Electrophoresis

BTW the red moves the slowest ie largest chain dye
by Ocker
07 Nov 2012, 10:44
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Electrophoresis
Replies: 53
Views: 16033

Re: Electrophoresis

G'Day Dave, I take it you have mould with comb to create holes in agar gel blocks Put food dye on filter paper cut thin strips when dried roll into tight coil round Bio mounted needle use tweezers to insert in holes in gel place in bottom of bath then slowely pour in Bicarb solution to just cover ap...
by Ocker
07 Nov 2012, 08:31
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Electrophoresis
Replies: 53
Views: 16033

Re: Electrophoresis

Yes! I use Violet, Green (best) and brown
by Ocker
07 Nov 2012, 07:48
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Electrophoresis
Replies: 53
Views: 16033

Re: Electrophoresis

A girl after my own heart!
by Ocker
06 Nov 2012, 14:10
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Electrophoresis
Replies: 53
Views: 16033

Re: Electrophoresis

Do you have any stainless steel/nickle plate electrodes you need a broad electrode
I have seen people wrap alfoil over each end of tub and just connect alligator clip either end
by Ocker
25 Oct 2012, 08:16
Forum: Biology, Physics...
Topic: Has anyone ever added bacteria to agar before pouring??
Replies: 8
Views: 3889

Re: Has anyone ever added bacteria to agar before pouring??

Don't you have to set aside control plates that nothing grows on
And you should see swipes of innocculating loops
by Ocker
22 Oct 2012, 10:29
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: National Curriculum
Replies: 19
Views: 7746

Re: National Curriculum

I don't think they have fully agreed on curriculum yet, so text books have not been printed
by Ocker
14 Sep 2012, 13:23
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Bench Meters
Replies: 1
Views: 1372

Re: Bench Meters

Pick some meters you are happy with connect the voltmeters in parallel, and the Ammeters in series and they should read the same
by Ocker
14 Sep 2012, 09:51
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Removing Paraffin Oil
Replies: 6
Views: 2394

Re: Removing Paraffin Oil

I would try soaking in Napi-san
by Ocker
13 Sep 2012, 09:42
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: what weird/quirky things do your teachers ask of you?
Replies: 51
Views: 21210

Re: what weird/quirky things do your teachers ask of you?

Hey Sunray reminds me of rainbows party drawer where teacher found Cigarettes, condoms & Choccies
by Ocker
03 Sep 2012, 13:38
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Hydrogen Peroxide
Replies: 13
Views: 4635

Re: Hydrogen Peroxide

right
by Ocker
03 Sep 2012, 13:33
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Hydrogen Peroxide
Replies: 13
Views: 4635

Re: Hydrogen Peroxide

Test for organic matter!