Cendre
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Magnetic stirrer
My heating magnetic stirrer is no longer, and while I tried repairing it I’m looking for alternatives.
Does anyone know of the quality of Steinberg systems hotplate stirrers, and what about Froilabo?
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Catslovechemistytoo
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Why not make it yourself? A heating element can be salvaged from an old electric kettle. An electromotor, magnets and 1 or 2 hours of work and you
have a magnetic stirrer which is superior to the ones sold at the shop. The temperature can be controlled by PID or simpler methods.
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Sulaiman
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In general, DIY is ok for some people for some things,
I like cheap (mostly Chinese but some local, some Indian) stuff because;
It's cheap
Functional or I get a refund
Cheap enough to buy two (or more) instead of one
Or buy one that I thought met my needs,
- then buy a more suitable one.
Cheap enough to not cry when things don't quite go to plan.
But
For professional use I'd go with whatever is highly recommended in your field.
CAUTION : Hobby Chemist, not Professional or even Amateur
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