Search found 372 matches

by Kathryn
18 Nov 2024, 08:48
Forum: Biology, Physics...
Topic: Maggot activity study for the forensics class
Replies: 16
Views: 13266

Re: Maggot activity study for the forensics class

It would get my dogs pretty excited if I left a chunk of meat out in the back yard. Years ago when my daughter was doing her undergraduate degree, she had a job working in the entomology department looking after the flies. It was very stinky!
by Kathryn
05 Nov 2024, 12:02
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Identifying rock samples
Replies: 10
Views: 7158

Re: Identifying rock samples

I asked our local mineral club. They were quite happy to come out and help me with identification.
by Kathryn
05 Nov 2024, 12:00
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: ammeters / voltmeters
Replies: 16
Views: 11331

Re: ammeters / voltmeters

Wow those are fantastic!
by Kathryn
22 Oct 2024, 11:23
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: Egg whites
Replies: 18
Views: 9933

Re: Egg whites

I am wondering how well the egg white, or agar would come out of the silicon trays? (I've never used silicon trays). Does it come out easily and smoothly?
by Kathryn
24 Sep 2024, 12:47
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Plastic trays
Replies: 11
Views: 11204

Re: Plastic trays

I bought a bunch of the photography trays a couple of years ago. Unfortunately they differ in size from the old grey ones. However the colours are pretty and I can use the colours intentionally to differentiate different groups. They seem to be lasting well although I doubt they will last as long as...
by Kathryn
02 Jul 2024, 12:30
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: High Voltage power supply Risk Assessment
Replies: 3
Views: 6804

High Voltage power supply Risk Assessment

Hi all We have one high voltage power supply which is used by teachers only. After an incident a couple of weeks ago, when the teacher forgot to turn it off before removing the leads and consequently suffering a shock, (he puts it down to tiredness as he has young kids who were unwell) we now are re...
by Kathryn
12 Jun 2024, 12:05
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Cleaning Glassware Fast!
Replies: 35
Views: 23893

Re: Cleaning Glassware Fast!

Its not just the excessive number of test tubes, but also the amount of horrible chemicals that you then have to dispose of. Are they doing the experiment individually, or with partners?
by Kathryn
02 Apr 2024, 13:57
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: pipette racks to give away
Replies: 4
Views: 13831

Re: pipette racks to give away

Not sure why the picture won't open - I tried my best!

They are for glass pipettes eg 25ml, 50ml size.

If you would like them RosalieL can you message me your address.
by Kathryn
27 Mar 2024, 08:22
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: pipette racks to give away
Replies: 4
Views: 13831

pipette racks to give away

Hi
Is anyone interested in these pipette racks we no longer want? I think they come apart so could be posted.
pipette racks 1.jpg
by Kathryn
19 Mar 2024, 12:31
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Rubens Tube
Replies: 3
Views: 8252

Re: Rubens Tube

I ordered one and it is already on it's way. They were super helpful.
by Kathryn
18 Mar 2024, 09:20
Forum: Biology, Physics...
Topic: rat dissection
Replies: 23
Views: 28097

Re: rat dissection

We've also used Cane toads from Dissection Connection
by Kathryn
18 Mar 2024, 09:04
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Rubens Tube
Replies: 3
Views: 8252

Rubens Tube

Good morning
We are hoping to purchase a Rubens Tube but I am having trouble sourcing them. Has anyone purchased one recently and if so, where did you get it from?
Thanks
Kathryn :)
by Kathryn
30 Jan 2024, 09:39
Forum: The Polling Booth
Topic: Do you use a diary?
Replies: 6
Views: 19371

Re: Do you use a diary?

I use one but I guess I'm a bit old fashioned and I like to be able to easily see the day/week/month. (I still use a paper calendar for personal use). I use an everyday diary which works fine.
by Kathryn
15 Jun 2023, 10:41
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: storage of pH meters
Replies: 2
Views: 10129

storage of pH meters

Good morning How do you store your pH meters? Currently I have them sitting upright in their little bottles of storage solution in a bigger container. I have just found one in the container but not inside it's bottle of storage solution :mad: Wanting to look at other ways to store them so that is mo...
by Kathryn
08 Jun 2023, 12:53
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Bromine
Replies: 9
Views: 12519

Re: Bromine

I'd be reluctant to have bromine around - bromine water is horrible enough.
by Kathryn
01 Jun 2023, 11:42
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: micropipettes
Replies: 5
Views: 10622

micropipettes

Hi all

Has anyone bought micropipettes recently? If so, where did you buy them from, what brand, are they good?

Thanks in advance

Kathryn
by Kathryn
16 May 2023, 13:19
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: PTC
Replies: 11
Views: 18083

Re: PTC

Sodium benzoate papers are apparently safer.
My teachers are doing a taste test with brussel sprouts!
by Kathryn
16 May 2023, 13:17
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Chemicals not sold by Westlab or other common suppliers
Replies: 13
Views: 14900

Re: Chemicals not sold by Westlab or other common suppliers

Think I would be giving the teacher a list of chemicals that you actually have - only buy new things in if they are going to be used regularly.
by Kathryn
21 Mar 2023, 11:28
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: trundle wheel
Replies: 15
Views: 18914

Re: trundle wheel

Ohh those wheels from Bunnings look good especially for the price.
by Kathryn
14 Mar 2023, 12:01
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: trundle wheel
Replies: 15
Views: 18914

trundle wheel

Has anyone bought a trundle wheel recently? If so are you happy with it? We bought 2 a year ago. When I got them out to use recently I discovered both of them have lost the clicking mechanisms. No idea where or when - no doubt down on the field somewhere, and not reported at the time.

Kathryn