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Should I buy this ?

Retard-3000 - 11-10-2011 at 03:24

I found this listing for a 24/29 cone and socket vacuum receiver adapter, However i've heard about cheap thin glass from china that'll break easily so i want someones opinion on whether this piece of glassware is of good quality, it's from Israel and i noticed alot of other stuff he/she was selling is quite cheap which makes me think it isn't very good quality glassware.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Receiver-Adapter-Vacuum-Connection...

What do you guys think?

The reason why i ask is because i can't find any other vacuum adapters of that size for that price.

[Edited on 11-10-2011 by Retard-3000]

hissingnoise - 11-10-2011 at 06:23

Reading the seller's feedback before deciding might be an idea!
The pictured adapter looks good, though . . .



Lambda-Eyde - 11-10-2011 at 06:40

When it comes to buying glassware, the quality of adapters and the like isn't the most important thing - but when buying flasks, going for a quality brand is more important.

Retard-3000 - 11-10-2011 at 07:31

Quote: Originally posted by hissingnoise  
Reading the seller's feedback before deciding might be an idea!
The pictured adapter looks good, though . . .




His feedback isn't even bad if that's what you meant :P, and seeing as it won't be subjected to heat or any harsh conditions it should be ok, my main concern is whether it'll implode when applying a vacuum

pip - 11-10-2011 at 08:19

If your heating it wouldn't you want thin glass? I thought that thick glass doesnt like being heated. I don't own any thick glass flasks for that reason.

Lambda-Eyde - 11-10-2011 at 08:25

Well, why would you want to heat a vacuum adapter..? :P

Retard-3000 - 11-10-2011 at 08:45

I wouldn't :D