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hotplate stirrer

Db33 - 12-12-2016 at 07:17

ive been thinkin about this for a long time and im about to pull the plug on it. just wanted to see what everyone thinks. Ive searched long and hard for a great hotplate stirrer that is in the medium price range and yet very reliable. I used to have a very used Corning 4x4 that worked great but i want a bigger one and this one also lets you see the temp digitaly indead of having to guess. which i love. Anyways what do you guys thinks?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/302157479388?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Sulaiman - 12-12-2016 at 07:40

I think that you have time to simulate trying to buy spare parts for it - until the actual commitment to buy.
e.g. new heater element, new control board
If you find difficulty then I would not buy it.

DFliyerz - 13-12-2016 at 12:17

I got one pretty much just like the one in your picture used for $100, and it's been excellent for the past year and a half.

Dr.Bob - 13-12-2016 at 18:44

If you want a simpler stirring hotplate, I have a few used Corning PC-320 type working now, for $100 plus $15 in flat rate priority postage. They don't have a fancy digital display, but otherwise work fine. These are also easy to repair and find parts for if you ever need it.