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==Fireboy: a sweet (but expensive) bunsen burner replacement== | ==Fireboy: a sweet (but expensive) bunsen burner replacement== | ||
Fireboys are essentially high-tech bunsen burners. Here's the website from [http://www.integra-biosciences.com/fireboy_plus_1_e.html IBS Integra Biosciences]. Here's some pro's and con's: | Fireboys are essentially high-tech bunsen burners. Here's the website from [http://www.integra-biosciences.com/fireboy_plus_1_e.html IBS Integra Biosciences]. Here's some pro's and con's:<br> | ||
PROs:<br> | |||
#1-touch reliable flame is extremeley convenient and conserves gas. | #1-touch reliable flame is extremeley convenient and conserves gas. | ||
#Safer: sensors shut the gas off if it doesn't light immediately. | #Safer: sensors shut the gas off if it doesn't light immediately. | ||
#Has timer and motion sensor for specialized applications. | #Has timer and motion sensor for specialized applications. | ||
CONs:<br> | |||
#Pricey ($600-$700)! | #Pricey ($600-$700)! | ||
#Not very mobile for those of you who like to burn bubbles off agar plates. | #Not very mobile for those of you who like to burn bubbles off agar plates. | ||
Latest revision as of 16:05, 6 July 2008
Fireboy: a sweet (but expensive) bunsen burner replacement
Fireboys are essentially high-tech bunsen burners. Here's the website from IBS Integra Biosciences. Here's some pro's and con's:
PROs:
- 1-touch reliable flame is extremeley convenient and conserves gas.
- Safer: sensors shut the gas off if it doesn't light immediately.
- Has timer and motion sensor for specialized applications.
CONs:
- Pricey ($600-$700)!
- Not very mobile for those of you who like to burn bubbles off agar plates.
