Help, My Stir Plate Died!

[praxis178]

What more do I need to say?

So now I'm in the market for a new one, any leads?

I'd prefer not to have to make one!

 

[Phoney]

I bought one from here and am very happy with it. Being from the US he offered to not supply the power supply and instead threw in an extra stir-bar. I already had a spare AC adapter that im using for it, but you can find them at vinnies for $1 or brand new on ebay for $15. Otherwise you can buy US>AUS electricity adapters from discount stores.

 

[Wolfy]

I'd prefer not to have to make one!

Speed controlled computer fan, old telephone or similar charger, and something to mount it on - seems a little too easy to call that 'making one'.

 

[haysie]

Speed controlled computer fan, old telephone or similar charger, and something to mount it on - seems a little too easy to call that 'making one'.

What wolfy said sort of, pots and resistors really suck, i did that and wow what a waste of time! Since dissing/or it breaking down, that shit and going computer fan, diff voltage spinner, no crazy wiring pots etc. All is good! Sure Lethal Corpse will tell us otherwise thou.
A lot depends on the vessel you are stirring i.e volume and base. Generally you cant go wrong with a fan and an adjustable supply, adjustable reads 4.5 volt for that vessel, 9 volt for that vessel etc etc

 

[Crusty]

What more do I need to say?

So now I'm in the market for a new one, any leads?

I'd prefer not to have to make one!

Hi Thomas,
If money is not an issue, I got one of these http://vernier.com.au/catalogue.php?PHPSES...p;ss=stir+plate CH2080-001, $263.00 + GST. Capable of spinning 5 litres of water. I always do 2 litre starters & it handles that no problems at all.

Crusty

 

[501]

I bought one from here and am very happy with it. Being from the US he offered to not supply the power supply and instead threw in an extra stir-bar. I already had a spare AC adapter that im using for it, but you can find them at vinnies for $1 or brand new on ebay for $15. Otherwise you can buy US>AUS electricity adapters from discount stores.

How much was shipping on that one ?

 

[altstart]

Hi Thomas,
If money is not an issue, I got one of these http://vernier.com.au/catalogue.php?PHPSES...p;ss=stir+plate CH2080-001, $263.00 + GST. Capable of spinning 5 litres of water. I always do 2 litre starters & it handles that no problems at all.

Crusty

Drool Drool Just what I need more and more.
Cheers Altstart

 

[Fents]

Speed controlled computer fan, old telephone or similar charger, and something to mount it on - seems a little too easy to call that 'making one'.

was that and offer to knock one up for me and bring it to the swap?

 

[Phoney]

How much was shipping on that one ?

I cant remember, and paypal only allows you to search back 3 months.

It wasnt much $5 or $10

 

[praxis178]

Fixed it, just needed a new trip-pot.....

 

[Wolfy]

was that and offer to knock one up for me and bring it to the swap?

If I had the parts for one sure ... otherwise it seems a new speed-controlled computer fan is about $20, do you have a old phone charger (or 6-12V power adapter), something to mount it on, and the kindness not to blame me if/when it breaks and/or burns something down?
Edit: and a stir-bar? ... I have some spare magnets.