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by bigmack
22 Jun 2018, 12:27
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Dropper bottle teats
Replies: 30
Views: 20988

Re: Dropper bottle teats

Thanks to Maria .

Part number 1152100

Unfortunately they are awaiting stock
by bigmack
22 Jun 2018, 09:21
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Dropper bottle teats
Replies: 30
Views: 20988

Re: Dropper bottle teats

Maria , this could not come at a more timely point . I too just discovered Serrata don't stock the old rubber teats and I would love to know what the code is for the new Silicone ones are as I couldn't find them on their web site . Oh I love printed Catalogs .
by bigmack
20 Jun 2018, 08:51
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Measuring Cylinders
Replies: 11
Views: 7201

Re: Measuring Cylinders

Thanks Merilyn ....OK , that's three strikes and its out . Going with the traditional ones .
by bigmack
19 Jun 2018, 15:23
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Measuring Cylinders
Replies: 11
Views: 7201

Re: Measuring Cylinders

Cool , that was my gut feeling .....knew you guys would have an answer :D
by bigmack
19 Jun 2018, 14:08
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Measuring Cylinders
Replies: 11
Views: 7201

Measuring Cylinders

We are looking at getting some replacement 50ml Measuring Cylinders . My off sider was wondering about these Serrata ones that have a collar and plastic base . They don't say they are borosilicate . Sure they are cheaper than the other ones @ $4.95 ......but do they last ? 1008201 Measuring Cylinder...
by bigmack
23 May 2018, 09:23
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: PbNO3 + KI experiment?
Replies: 11
Views: 8814

Re: PbNO3 + KI experiment?

I have not heard of it being Banned Ian . Although CCIS has 0.1M Lead Nitrate as 11-12 7-12 is 0.05M .Our Chem teacher always complains about it being too weak and not working as he thinks it should . From Science Assist Lead nitrate in solution is included on the List of Recommended Chemicals in or...
by bigmack
22 May 2018, 14:02
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: amylase colour code
Replies: 10
Views: 6115

Re: amylase colour code

Kathryn I found this exert from Science assist . General Safety Precautions when using Enzymes: Safe handling of enzyme preparations can be accomplished through proper work practices, engineering controls, and use of personal protective equipment. Note: Enzymes are biologically active proteins. It i...
by bigmack
21 May 2018, 12:01
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: amylase colour code
Replies: 10
Views: 6115

Re: amylase colour code

I thought the colour system was called DETRA Dept Education Training Risk assessed .

Is "Risk Assess" part of the DET or an independent ? If they are an Independent then who in the DET has advised them that these are the new colour codes ?
by bigmack
15 May 2018, 15:27
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Moving on
Replies: 12
Views: 11197

Re: Moving on

You will be very sadly missed Julie . Having filled in for you , I can honestly say that the staff at Dorrigo speak so highly of you, there seemed nothing you couldn't do or would take on . Whoever fills your position will need big shoes to for fill all you did .

Good luck up north .
by bigmack
02 May 2018, 13:41
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: intestine demonstration
Replies: 5
Views: 3921

Re: intestine demonstration

Have you looked at Silicone rubber tubing ? Home brew shops sell it . Some is harder that others . I also got some from Clarke Rubber a few years ago for another project it was supper squishy ...infact I used that to make a Peristaltic Pump ....exactly what you are trying to demonstrate . It was exp...
by bigmack
01 May 2018, 09:14
Forum: Announcements
Topic: WELCOME BACK EVERYONE
Replies: 9
Views: 6993

Re: WELCOME BACK EVERYONE

Hi All
Thought it was my Dads 80th and went to visit in NZ but turns out he was only 79 ......oh well ......get to go next year too :clap3:
Same here Merilyn , easy PD day yesterday .
Prac book's surprisingly empty so far and 1st period is ANZAC assembly .....probably the calm before the storm
by bigmack
12 Apr 2018, 14:06
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Dew point Apparatus
Replies: 0
Views: 8760

Dew point Apparatus

I posted a few years ago wondering if anyone new what this was .http://www.chemtalk.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=4579#p40291 A few replied that they had one but Liz said her one was labelled as Dew Point Apparatus. After much head scratching I have figured out how to use it if anyone needs to kno...
by bigmack
09 Apr 2018, 12:07
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Do we have to keep exhaust fan on 24/7
Replies: 29
Views: 14358

Re: Do we have to keep exhaust fan on 24/7

Labbie wrote:With the fan going 24/7 we have the door of the flammable cupboard just a jar, that way it does keep the smell down.
Surely having the door not securely closed defeats the whole purpose of a flammable cupboard :-?
by bigmack
09 Apr 2018, 10:14
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Do we have to keep exhaust fan on 24/7
Replies: 29
Views: 14358

Re: Do we have to keep exhaust fan on 24/7

Ours is setup like linotas , fan comes on when light operates followed by a purge time when the lights off . I do same as linotas and turn the light on for a while before entering .But strangely you have to open the door as the switch is inside the door :crazy: Our labs are circa 2000 .I would have ...
by bigmack
06 Apr 2018, 14:28
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Whiteboard Erasers
Replies: 8
Views: 4727

Re: Whiteboard Erasers

We have had nothing but smeary ghosty white boards for over two years now . Tried several different erasers , clothes , liquid spray white board cleaners ..... nothing would work . Problem began when O'l mate switched to Staedtler whiteboard markers 'cos they were a heck of a lot cheaper . HT demand...
by bigmack
03 Apr 2018, 14:58
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: arago disk
Replies: 9
Views: 4357

Re: arago disk

Labbie wrote::coffee: :w00t: Sorry would not take the picture, so perhaps Superbug you can google it.
Was something like this
Arago.png
by bigmack
03 Apr 2018, 14:00
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: arago disk
Replies: 9
Views: 4357

Re: arago disk

I made one years ago before I was a Labby after my Mrs saw one at Uni and said she had to have one . :oops:

The bearings are from the Head Drum assemblies of some old VCRs .
Disc.jpg
Disc 2.jpg
by bigmack
28 Mar 2018, 13:04
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT PLANS
Replies: 45
Views: 29907

Re: PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT PLANS

French Polishing, to make stirring rods, Excel training for chemical register, chemwatch training, CSIS training, all the things that are not out their, and see what they do. Damn ...I just made some stirring rods last week .I think I will hide them and pull them out later in the year :cheesy: Hmm ...
by bigmack
28 Mar 2018, 08:48
Forum: Biology, Physics...
Topic: Phenolphthalein Agar
Replies: 175
Views: 96884

Re: Phenolphthalein Agar

remlap , it was this one but I'm not sure now if it truly is Agar :blush2:
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by bigmack
27 Mar 2018, 17:10
Forum: Biology, Physics...
Topic: Phenolphthalein Agar
Replies: 175
Views: 96884

Re: Phenolphthalein Agar

Woolies have 64 g pack for $4.00