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Digital Laboratory Hotplate with Magnetic Stirring - New to LabDirect
Digital Laboratory Hotplate with Magnetic StirringThese hotplate stirrers are ideal for testing applications where heating and stirring is required. All models feature a ceramic coated heating plate which provides effective heating across the entire plate surface.Digital Control Sensor SetAn external sensor set is also be supplied with this model. The sensor set allows the controller to measure the liquid temperature inside a beaker or flask, rather than just the hotplate surface temperature. Th
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30th Mar 2023
Micropipettes - WATSON's Ultra Light Next Generation Models
The next generation of Micropipette which features the latest in ergonomic design, comfort, and ease of use.
These "S" Micropipettes are made from high-grade plastics and ultra light weight metal internal components giving them superior strength and long-life use.
Easily recognizable push button colour codes
Convenient short design, easy to handle
Made of tough and durable materials
Uniquely designed to fit comfortably in your hand
Supplied with free pipette tips to get you s
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21st Feb 2023
8 Channel Micropipette - WATSON's Ultra Light Next Generation Models
The next generation of multi channel micropipette which features the latest in smooth ergonomic design, comfort, and ease of use.
These "S" micropipette are made from high-grade plastics and ultra light weight metal internal components giving them superior strength and long-life use.
Easily recognisable push button colour codes
Convenient short design, easy to handle
Made of tough and durable materials
Uniquely designed to fit comfortably in your hand
Supplied with fr
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11th Jan 2023
Seasons Greetings From LabDirect
From the staff at LabDirect, we would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. Over the Christmas break we'll have limited access to emails and orders, but will endeavour to respond to all enquiries as soon as we can.
Office and warehouse closure dates: December 21st 2022 to January 9th 2023.
20th Dec 2022
Beer Brewing Hydrometers - Establish ABV % (alcohol by volume) using a Hydrometer
A hydrometer is commonly used in the beer making process to check specific gravity of the liquid which is about to be fermented. This specific gravity reading is important as it then can then be used to calculate the amount of sugar content in the liquid.The general principle is:
The more sugar in the liquid, the higher the reading. The more alcohol in the liquid (after fermenting), the lower the reading.Which hydrometers do I use?There are two common hydrometers we sell for brewing purposes. T
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20th Dec 2022