Hot Water Bath
- Wayne
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Hot Water Bath
We are looking at getting some (or only one) more water baths. What do people recommend? We currently have one like the one in the attached photo.
Thanks in advance.
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Re: Hot Water Bath
We have a similar one as this but found it a bit small, although two might work depending on your class sizes. I just bought a Ratek 12L water bath. I was going to buy a Thermoline but needed it in a hurry and had to buy the pricier one. In hindsight, the 16L may have been a better option but with using the one we already have and the new one we will easily get by.
I think the Ratek model is more compact than the Thermoline, taller with a smaller footprint which will make it easier to store.
And the irony to my story: I bought the dearer waterbath as the supplier said they would have it in three days or so, but weeks for the Thermoline. The freight company took over two weeks to deliver it. Their excuse? The flooding in NSW! We hadn't had significant rain since early April, two weeks before dispatch. What was going to be their next excuse? COVID? Bushfires? Not the supplier's fault but the freight company was certainly not being honest. Ended up arriving the day after I needed it. Probably won't seriously use it again for another year :(
I think the Ratek model is more compact than the Thermoline, taller with a smaller footprint which will make it easier to store.
And the irony to my story: I bought the dearer waterbath as the supplier said they would have it in three days or so, but weeks for the Thermoline. The freight company took over two weeks to deliver it. Their excuse? The flooding in NSW! We hadn't had significant rain since early April, two weeks before dispatch. What was going to be their next excuse? COVID? Bushfires? Not the supplier's fault but the freight company was certainly not being honest. Ended up arriving the day after I needed it. Probably won't seriously use it again for another year :(
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Re: Hot Water Bath
We bought from Westlab 4years ago and working really well. I checked the current item stocks then couldn't find same item what we have but....
https://www.westlab.com.au/20l-reciproc ... 30-x-310mm
looks like this one but without shaker. RATEK, WB Series-Analogue Heated Water Bath.
https://www.westlab.com.au/20l-reciproc ... 30-x-310mm
looks like this one but without shaker. RATEK, WB Series-Analogue Heated Water Bath.
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Re: Hot Water Bath
We still have the old copper bowls with graded interlocking copper rings. Half the time we just put a big beaker on a low heat on a hotplate, and use that.
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Re: Hot Water Bath
Freight companies are shocking at the moment! How frustrating!Merilyn1 wrote: ↑17 May 2022, 08:53 We have a similar one as this but found it a bit small, although two might work depending on your class sizes. I just bought a Ratek 12L water bath. I was going to buy a Thermoline but needed it in a hurry and had to buy the pricier one. In hindsight, the 16L may have been a better option but with using the one we already have and the new one we will easily get by.
I think the Ratek model is more compact than the Thermoline, taller with a smaller footprint which will make it easier to store.
And the irony to my story: I bought the dearer waterbath as the supplier said they would have it in three days or so, but weeks for the Thermoline. The freight company took over two weeks to deliver it. Their excuse? The flooding in NSW! We hadn't had significant rain since early April, two weeks before dispatch. What was going to be their next excuse? COVID? Bushfires? Not the supplier's fault but the freight company was certainly not being honest. Ended up arriving the day after I needed it. Probably won't seriously use it again for another year :(
- Wayne
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Re: Hot Water Bath
Thank you for the recommendations everyone. I might try and get a Ratek one.
water bath
Hi all,
I need to purchase a water bath.
There's one that all the suppliers seem to sell that needs a hotplate to operate, are there any that operate independently?
What are your suggestions for a good but reasonably priced unit?
Under or around $1000.00?
Thanks
Helen.
I need to purchase a water bath.
There's one that all the suppliers seem to sell that needs a hotplate to operate, are there any that operate independently?
What are your suggestions for a good but reasonably priced unit?
Under or around $1000.00?
Thanks
Helen.
Regards
remlap12
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Re: water bath
What size are you after ?, everyone above appears happy with the Ratek one, we also have these at our school and would purchase again.remlap12 wrote: ↑23 May 2022, 14:40 Hi all,
I need to purchase a water bath.
There's one that all the suppliers seem to sell that needs a hotplate to operate, are there any that operate independently?
What are your suggestions for a good but reasonably priced unit?
Under or around $1000.00?
Thanks
Helen.
Re: water bath
Hi Anna,Anna Z wrote: ↑23 May 2022, 15:30What size are you after ?, everyone above appears happy with the Ratek one, we also have these at our school and would purchase again.remlap12 wrote: ↑23 May 2022, 14:40 Hi all,
I need to purchase a water bath.
There's one that all the suppliers seem to sell that needs a hotplate to operate, are there any that operate independently?
What are your suggestions for a good but reasonably priced unit?
Under or around $1000.00?
Thanks
Helen.
My teachers aren't really sure......maybe a 12 litre....we have a very small budget so I think the Ratek might be out of our league
Thank you!
Regards
remlap12
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Re: Hot Water Bath
I have bought some Kogan Sous Vide Precision Cooker--mine only cost $80 prices have increased
https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/kogan-smar ... 0NEALw_wcB
I bought 2 and set them up on large white tubs for biology activities as they often ask for water baths in class of 3 different temperatures
https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/kogan-smar ... 0NEALw_wcB
I bought 2 and set them up on large white tubs for biology activities as they often ask for water baths in class of 3 different temperatures
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Re: Hot Water Bath
clever idea
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Re: Hot Water Bath
I'm about to purchase one of these, no idea if they are in stock or not. it is to replace a nanotech hotplate model. Haines Educational also stock them
https://www.teaching.com.au/product/SER1052922#
https://www.chemtalk.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=451/water-bath-8l ... d-lid.html
you can get them without the stirrer as well for less
https://www.teaching.com.au/product/SER1052922#
https://www.chemtalk.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=451/water-bath-8l ... d-lid.html
you can get them without the stirrer as well for less
- Wayne
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Re: Hot Water Bath
I've just ordered a Ratek water bath today with free shipping and a free lid. Now just need to wait for it to arrive.
Re: Hot Water Bath
Yes, we use something similar (ours are Aucma brand, from Amazon I think). They work well and soooo much cheaper, so you can have multiple temperatures without the expense.McKinnon wrote: ↑31 May 2022, 09:04 I have bought some Kogan Sous Vide Precision Cooker--mine only cost $80 prices have increased
https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/kogan-smar ... 0NEALw_wcB
I bought 2 and set them up on large white tubs for biology activities as they often ask for water baths in class of 3 different temperatures