Polesch
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Lab hotplate with stirrer on a budget?
I'm looking for a hotplate with magnetic stirring in the price-range of 180-250 USD, which excludes many of popular brands. Have any of you had any
good experience with cheaper (Chinese) brands?
Just one example:
Both the MS300 and 400 look pretty neat, and has some additional functions that are very practical, but what about durability? Quality?
Resistance? Power output? Would anybody have a review or feedback?
Do you think buying a more credible brand is worth the extra money? Like a corning, IKA or stuart?
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Mailinmypocket
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Quote: Originally posted by Polesch  | I'm looking for a hotplate with magnetic stirring in the price-range of 180-250 USD, which excludes many of popular brands. Have any of you had any
good experience with cheaper (Chinese) brands?
Just one example:
Both the MS300 and 400 look pretty neat, and has some additional functions that are very practical, but what about durability? Quality?
Resistance? Power output? Would anybody have a review or feedback?
Do you think buying a more credible brand is worth the extra money? Like a corning, IKA or stuart? |
Personally my opinion is don't do it. The Chinese hot plates have awesome specs but they often don't live up to them. Digital displays and controls
are no good if they aren't accurate. Best option is to save a bit more and buy a used brand name machine on eBay. I bought a used Corning pc-420D with
stir/heat and digital displays etc for 280$. It works awesome and I have never had any problems, nor am I afraid to leave it on at a set temperature
and do something else without it drifting etc. If you go with non digital models the price is lower and you can still get a nice used corning/IKA. I
also have an old PMC plate which has been to hell and back and still works, another brand you may want to check out..
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kadriver
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Hello:
I bought this one on ebay for $190 shipped.
It has a pyroceram coating (like corningware casserole).
Sorry for sideways picture - I haven't figured out all the features of this forum.
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UnintentionalChaos
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| Quote: Originally posted by kadriver | Hello:
I bought this one on ebay for $190 shipped.
It has a pyroceram coating (like corningware casserole).
Sorry for sideways picture - I haven't figured out all the features of this forum.
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I love the PC-351. Used one in college labs and now I have one for myself. The thing is bombproof.
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look into electrical cappuccino milk frothers ;p
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chemrox
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look into used equipment! All my hot plate/stirrers are used and work fine and cost less than $50 US.
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