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Ground Water and Surface Water Testing

Ground Water and Surface Water testing, a solution from Horiba’s LAQUA Range

October 15, 2021November 1, 2022 Luke Scicluna 3 Comments

Testing of ground and surface water is a key part of routine testing for water companies. Depending on the need,…

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QUICKFIT® Jointed Laboratory Glassware: Understanding the Different Types and when to use them

September 24, 2021November 1, 2022 Luke Scicluna Leave a comment

Glassware has become ubiquitous in laboratory experiments thanks to its many favourable qualities. It is inert, transparent, is chemically and…

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Temporary Packaging Changes For Hach Powder Pillows

Temporary Packaging Changes For Hach Powder Pillows

September 20, 2021November 1, 2022 Sarah Brudenell Leave a comment

Hach have released the following statement around a temporary change to the printing on packs of their powder pillows. The…

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How To Reduce Your PPE waste

How To Reduce Your PPE waste with Kimberly-Clark’s Rightcycle programme

June 16, 2021November 1, 2022 Sarah Brudenell Leave a comment

Did you know that PPE can make up to 20% of a lab’s solid waste? Becoming more environmentally sustainable is…

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What are the advantages of sieving?

What are the Advantages of Sieving?

June 10, 2021November 1, 2022 Luke Scicluna 1 Comment

What is a Test Sieve A test sieve is an instrument that is used for the measurement of particle size….

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How to Calibrate the Hach LDO Probes

How to Calibrate the Hach LDO Probes

April 6, 2021November 3, 2022 Luke Scicluna 2 Comments

Let us first look at the probe. The Hach dissolved oxygen probes are equipped with a measuring LED that emits…

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Parafilm

Parafilm: Frequently asked questions

January 20, 2021October 31, 2022 David Miller 33 Comments

Parafilm is a semi-transparent sealing film that is used widely in labs and beyond since it was invented in the…

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Valiquest system for ductless fume hoods

The Valiquest system for ductless fume hoods explained

August 11, 2020November 3, 2022 Karen Lemon Leave a comment

The Erlab Valiquest system for ductless fume hoods is designed to protect the user from dangerous chemical fumes. Unlike other…

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Laboratory Glassware

A quick guide to Classifications of Laboratory Glassware

June 28, 2020November 3, 2022 Karen Lemon

Volumetric Glassware Laboratory glassware can be manufactured from Borosilicate and Soda-lime glass. Soda lime glass  is generally used for Class B…

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Tungsten Portable Turbidimeter

How can I measure Turbidity?

June 13, 2020November 3, 2022 Emma Atkin

Turbidity measures the cloudiness/haziness of a fluid. It is a key test for water quality, turbidity is caused by particles…

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Vacuum Filtration setup

What is the difference between gravity and vacuum filtration?

March 12, 2019October 31, 2022 Karen Lemon 1 Comment

There are two types of filtration which are commonly used in the laboratory and it is important to select the…

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Rotary Vane Vacuum Pump

Comparing vacuum pumps – how to tell which provides a stronger vacuum?

January 4, 2019October 31, 2022 Karen Lemon 4 Comments

Comparing vacuum pumps – how to tell which provides a stronger vacuum? When choosing a vacuum pump for any lab…

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