Why should I use a temperature probe with a hotplate stirrer?
Some hotplates and hotplate stirrers have the ability for you to be able to connect an external temperature probe. The…
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Which hotplate stirrer is the best for my application?
A hotplate stirrer is used extensively in the lab and is ideal for mixing up and preparing solutions . The…
A Guide to Different Types of Stirrers
There are a variety of stirrers available for laboratory use, each having their own qualities which make them more suitable…
Double walled jacketed Duran bottles for temperature control
The Duran Group has extended their range of wide mouth laboratory bottles by introducing two new double walled or jacketed…
What are the adjustable fan speed and air flaps used for in Memmert ovens?
In Memmert Fan assisted ovens (UF series) the fan speed and air flap positions can be adjusted – but what…
Should I choose a Natural or Fan Assisted Laboratory Oven?
Many laboratories use ovens to heat, dry, age, degas, cure or condition samples. Lab ovens are usually available as natural…
How do I prepare samples for melting point analysis?
Melting point tests provide a fast and simple method to verify the purity of solid samples in the lab after…
How can I make sure my boiling water bath does not run dry?
Water baths are an excellent way to maintain samples at a set temperature, though when they are run at high…
Thermal conditioning of leather using Memmert UF ovens
The retrofitting of leather upholstery into cars has risen in popularity in recent years. It is used as a way…
Thermotech PTFE Beakers for strong heating
PTFE offers a great alternative to glass for laboratory items, because of it’s strength, chemical resistance and high purity. For…
Psst… have you seen the new Lab Offers on Bibby Scientific products?
With their wide product range including equipment from hotplates to thermal cyclers, from overhead stirrers to complex programmable reaction stations,…
How do Peltier elements work?
Peltier heating and cooling systems offer precise control as well as a big energy saving when compared to traditional compressor…