Magnetic Stirrers

Post by **JimPotts** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 3:16 pm

There's a guy online selling some used magnetic stirrers. They're $15 for somewhat-beat-up, or $30 for nice-looking.

Anyone interested in going in on some with me to save shipping?

-Jim

tompb · Post by **tompb** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:01 pm

I may be interested Jim. What would the total cost be for the nicer ones? How many are avaliable?

Tom

DaveCo · Post by **DaveCo** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 8:29 am

What is the advantage to having a magnetic stirrer? I haven't done any research but I didn't think it was worth the money, but maybe for $30. Let me know or forward me a link.

Thanks

Dave

Post by **JimPotts** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 2:17 pm

DaveCo wrote:What is the advantage to having a magnetic stirrer? I haven't done any research but I didn't think it was worth the money, but maybe for $30. Let me know or forward me a link.

Two advantages.
1) They make for a healthier, more-active yeast culture. I recall back in bio class, we always used them when growing yeast.
2) They look cool. You get to smugly tell people, "oh, yes, that's part of my yeast lab equipment."

I figure I'll get one of the less-nice-looking ones, provided shipping isn't too high. (As an example, the one on the left in this picture.)

-Jim

tompb · Post by **tompb** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 6:37 pm

I will take one of the less expensive ones too. Provided shipping isn't outrageous. For the money it would be good for making yeast cultures.

Tom

Mark R · Post by **Mark R** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 9:40 pm

Count me in for 2 ugly ones, 1 if there aren't enough for everyone.

Post by **JimPotts** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 10:33 am

Turns out someone bought all of them right after I last posted. I'll keep my eye out for more.

-Jim

BrewHound · Post by **BrewHound** » Tue May 06, 2008 10:36 am

If you find anymore, count me in for 2 newer ones.