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by MariaQ
13 Oct 2020, 13:36
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: RiskAssess chemical codes
Replies: 42
Views: 16697

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know there is more up to date information than CSIS it should be used, who would blindly follow a document that is so out of date.....MariaQ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: 36366

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: 6635

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: 9039

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: 4466

Re: Heating Mantles

Great thanks heaps Bigmack !
by MariaQ
07 May 2020, 11:43
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Heating Mantles
Replies: 6
Views: 4466

Re: Heating Mantles

Hey Bigmack, how long have you had this roughly? Any problems? Cheers MariaQ
by MariaQ
06 May 2020, 20:44
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Heating Mantles
Replies: 6
Views: 4466

Heating Mantles

Hi Guys, just looking for recommendations for heating mantles. We have some ceramic type ones, they have been here longer than me, over ten years and when used constantly trip the power. From my understanding this is due to the ceramic absorbing moisture over time and then when plugged in for use ca...
by MariaQ
12 Mar 2020, 07:50
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: MTA products going downhill fast?
Replies: 24
Views: 14003

Re: MTA products going downhill fast?

I am disappointed with the service at MTA. I have sent multiple emails to seek assistance to 3 different people (our assigned sales support person, technical person and general sales enquiry) over a period of a month and have as yet to hear from any of them. I will not be using MTA for any of our o...
by MariaQ
18 Feb 2020, 07:24
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: MTA products going downhill fast?
Replies: 24
Views: 14003

Re: MTA products going downhill fast?

Find that some supplier overcharged on some wares. It pays to shop around with all suppliers and ask for a discount. I always do this, the issue here is that they have misrepresented with photos the item ordered compared to the item sent, and BTW Im still waiting for a reply to my email........ :oo...
by MariaQ
12 Feb 2020, 13:23
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: MTA products going downhill fast?
Replies: 24
Views: 14003

Re: MTA products going downhill fast?

No same price! And they still haven't answered my email asking for a Reply Paid address to return them to. In fact I have had trouble with follow up with MTA with a previous issue. I've been buying all my glassware from Westlab for years, much better quality, but Westlab don't always have the more &...
by MariaQ
11 Feb 2020, 08:47
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: MTA products going downhill fast?
Replies: 24
Views: 14003

Re: MTA products going downhill fast?

Thing is, I didn't think I was buying cheap, I was buying what I saw in the catalogue which matched my previous purchase. What they provided was different which is almost deception, how many people would just accept it and not complain about being sent a cheaper inferior product? Not good business p...
by MariaQ
07 Feb 2020, 11:53
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: MTA products going downhill fast?
Replies: 24
Views: 14003

Re: MTA products going downhill fast?

Yes agree with the login! The waste of my time is what annoys me the most, and that I have to justify why I'm returning and why I shouldn't have to pay postage! Thing is the invoice hasn't been paid, and I wont pay for the other items until they sort this out. I stopped buying a lot of stuff from Se...
by MariaQ
07 Feb 2020, 09:59
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: MTA products going downhill fast?
Replies: 24
Views: 14003

MTA products going downhill fast?

Hi Guys, I have a few issues with MTA who took over Serrata, just putting this out there so others are warned. Just recieved a purchased 5 x 50 metre tapes, the picture on the website is exactly what I have ordered previously, but the ones they have sent are not as pictured and no where near the qua...
by MariaQ
06 Dec 2019, 11:02
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Are MTA still in business??
Replies: 8
Views: 7046

Re: Are MTA still in business??

:cheesy: Sorry, shouldn't laugh but the rep for this area hasn't answered any of the emails I've sent her and Ive rang numerous times. I did get to speak with her once but she never followed up on my enquiry :-o MariaQ
by MariaQ
04 Dec 2019, 13:11
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Are MTA still in business??
Replies: 8
Views: 7046

Re: Are MTA still in business??

All good I called head office, they are having problems with email and 1800 number, a smart business would put something up on their website
by MariaQ
04 Dec 2019, 10:19
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Are MTA still in business??
Replies: 8
Views: 7046

Are MTA still in business??

Hi Guys,

Does anyone know if MTA (took over Serrata) are still viable? They havent answered any emails for weeks, I just tried to place order to their sales email and it bounced back and just tried their 1800 number and not working??

Cheers MariaQ
by MariaQ
07 Nov 2019, 08:43
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: nitrogen dioxide & dinitrogen tetroxide
Replies: 14
Views: 12021

Re: nitrogen dioxide & dinitrogen tetroxide

Thanks Loopy, I looked them up and they are permanently closed :console: MariaQ
by MariaQ
29 Oct 2019, 09:40
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: nitrogen dioxide & dinitrogen tetroxide
Replies: 14
Views: 12021

Re: nitrogen dioxide & dinitrogen tetroxide

Hi Loopy, Ive tried googling to buy these tubes with no luck, did you manage to find the supplier you purchased from? Thanks for any help. Regards MariaQ
by MariaQ
29 Oct 2019, 06:59
Forum: Biology, Physics...
Topic: Operation of Steam Sterilizer
Replies: 7
Views: 7849

Re: Operation of Steam Sterilizer

Hi Guys, I just used the steam sterilizer I found in the back of the cupboard, after Westlab kindly sent me a manual as I didnt have one. I also am perplexed, but can only assume it's something to do with trying to "dry steam"??? I was worried that there would be no water left in the steri...
by MariaQ
25 Oct 2019, 10:19
Forum: Biology, Physics...
Topic: electrophoresis kits
Replies: 7
Views: 9094

Re: electrophoresis kits

Hi wondering if anyone has purchased the blue gel electrophorsis set from Southern Biological, and what they thought of it?? :thumbup: MariaQ