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KS3 Science Lab Equipment List for Schools - 25 students working in pairs. Prices are correct 13/04/2026. A formal quote can be provided if requested. Compiled by Better Equipped Ltd, with grateful help and advice from - Amanda Davis, Senior Science Technician, The Jo Richardson Community School, RM and Raxa Popat, Education Scientist, Lady Margaret Girls School, SW6 4UNLinkShort Description
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Area of use Prep or LabDescriptionProduct NumberPack SizeQuantity Unit Price Total Price
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PBlue lab paper - rolls181462£15.98£31.96Click To View ProductCentrefeed Blue Rolls (6): 2‑ply absorbent cleaning rolls. Used for wiping surfaces and handling spills in labs.
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PBalance - Ohaus Scout SKX 620g x 0.01g239511£196.53£196.53Click To View ProductOhaus Scout SKX 620 Balance: A portable digital balance with 0.01 g resolution. Used for accurate mass measurements in physics, chemistry, and biology.
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LBalance - BE 750g x 0.1g9892421£79.00£79.00Click To View ProductBetter Equipped Compact Balance 750×0.1 g: Portable 750 g × 0.1 g compact balance with stainless‑steel pan, LCD display, sealed keypad and battery operation.
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LElectronic platform scales 5000g x 1g 718115£11.98£59.90Click To View ProductSalter Glass Platform Scale: Digital glass‑top scale with hygienic wipe‑clean surface, Aquatronic™ liquid measurement, and bright backlit display for precise weighing of solids and liquids in labs.
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LStopwatch - Satz school event timer (no alarms or beeper)0371130£5.11£153.30Click To View ProductSchool Event Timer: Simple 1/100 s‑resolution stopwatch with large display; used to time experiments in physics, chemistry, biology and general classroom activities.
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LDigital stopclock8372120£10.95£219.00Click To View ProductSchool Stopclock TM20A: Digital timer with 59‑hour capacity, split timing, 1/100 s resolution (first hour), external triggering and clear 15 mm LCD.
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LTicker timer (6V) set includes tape & carbon refill 039611£21.05£21.05Click To View ProductTicker Tape Timer Set: 12 V AC ticker‑timer with tape and carbon paper for recording motion; used in physics to study speed, velocity and acceleration with trolleys.
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LG by Free Fall094611£29.53£29.53Click To View Productg by Free Fall Apparatus: Electromagnet release and microswitch landing platform for precision freefall timing; used to calculate gravitational acceleration.
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P/LDigital micrometer035911£59.98£59.98Click To View ProductDigital Micrometer 0-25 mm: Precision micrometer with 0.001 mm resolution and LCD display; used in physics/engineering lessons for accurate measurement of thickness and small components.
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LLab timer + 1 pair of timing gates094511£90.31£90.31Click To View ProductLaboratory Timer + Timing Gates: 10 MHz crystal‑timed digital system with four modes and two 6 V protected gates; used for motion, freefall, trolley and timing‑gate physics.
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LMetre rules0896130£2.43£72.90Click To View ProductHardwood Ruler 1 m: Premium 1‑metre hardwood ruler with dual cm/mm graduations; used for long‑range measurement in science, maths and DT.
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LRulers - clear plastic 30cm2195105£2.58£12.90Click To View ProductClear Plastic Rulers 300mm (Pk 10): Non‑shatter transparent rulers with metric/imperial scales. Used for measurement in physics and biology practicals.
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LHalf metre rules9367103£20.00£60.00Click To View ProductHardwood Ruler 50 cm: Premium half‑metre hardwood ruler with clear cm/mm graduations for accurate measurement.
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P/LVernier caliper038111£6.78£6.78Click To View ProductVernier Calliper Plated Steel: Plated‑steel Vernier calliper with dual metric/imperial scale and thumb adjuster; used in STEM lessons for accurate internal, external and depth measurements.
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LThermometers -10 to 110C - red spirit - 15cm9518103£12.00£36.00Click To View ProductThermometer 15 cm −10/+110 °C: Compact 15 cm red‑spirit thermometer with yellow‑back scale and 1 °C divisions.
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LThermometers -10 to 110C - red spirit - 30cm9253103£12.50£37.50Click To View ProductThermometer 30 cm −10/+110 °C: 30 cm red‑spirit thermometer with yellow‑backed scale, 1 °C divisions, range −10 to +110 °C.
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PPocket pH meter063011£74.93£74.93Click To View ProductHanna Pocket pH Meter HI‑98107: Handheld 0-14 pH meter with 0.1 pH resolution and large LCD; used for quick acidity/alkalinity testing in fieldwork, chemistry and biology lessons.
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PEnergy/Joulemeter - SEP241111£79.98£79.98Click To View ProductSEP Energy/Joulemeter: A USB energy meter measuring power, voltage, current, and energy. Used to investigate energy transfer and electrical efficiency.
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LAmmeter - digital1020115£20.93£313.95Click To View ProductAmmeter-School: A low‑cost ammeter for measuring current. Used to investigate current flow and Ohm’s law.
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LAmmeter - analogue 0-2A138912£5.21£10.42Click To View ProductAmmeter Single Range 0-2A: Mid‑range ammeter for classroom circuits. Used to measure moderate current values.
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LVoltmeter - digital1021115£20.93£313.95Click To View ProductVoltmeter Single Range 0-6V: Easy‑read voltmeter for low‑voltage circuits. Used to measure potential difference in physics lessons.
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LVoltmeter - analogue 0-6V135812£6.35£12.70Click To View ProductVoltmeter-School: A simple voltmeter for measuring potential difference. Used to explore voltage in electrical circuits.
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PMultimeter - digital222612£29.98£59.96Click To View ProductDigital Multimeter Manual Ranging: A durable manual‑ranging multimeter for electrical measurements. Used in physics lessons to investigate voltage, current and resistance.
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LLab coats - small1940130£13.93£417.90Click To View ProductPremium Lab Coat Small (38"): White polyester/cotton lab coat. Used to protect clothing during practical sessions.
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PLab coats - medium194116£13.93£83.58Click To View ProductPremium Lab Coat Medium (40"): Durable white lab coat with pockets. Used for safety and spill protection in labs.
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LPolythene gloves911372004£1.95£7.80Click To View ProductDisposable Polythene Gloves Medium Pk100: Lightweight medium‑size polythene gloves (box of 100) for hygienic, low‑risk laboratory handling.
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PVinyl safety gloves - clear, powder free13391004£2.88£11.52Click To View ProductDisposable Vinyl Gloves Medium: Powder‑free vinyl gloves for general lab handling. Used to protect hands during practicals.
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LSafety screen045311£59.98£59.98Click To View ProductSafety Screen Hinged 3‑Section: Three‑panel polycarbonate safety screen with 610 mm height; used to shield students during heating, splashes or small‑scale reactions.
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PSafety goggles043216£1.65£9.90Click To View ProductSafety Goggles (Indirect Vent, Clear Lens): EN 166‑certified goggles with indirect vents and polycarbonate lenses; used to protect eyes from splashes and impacts during practical science.
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LSafety glasses0438136£0.83£29.88Click To View ProductLightweight Safety Spectacles: EN 166 1F‑rated polycarbonate safety spectacles; used in science labs for everyday low‑impact eye protection.
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LSafety glasses holder253612£17.88£35.76Click To View ProductSafety Spectacles Wall Holder: A clear plastic wall‑mounted holder storing up to 24 pairs of safety glasses. Used to keep eyewear organised and accessible in prep rooms and labs.
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PFace shield complete189511£10.85£10.85Click To View ProductFull Face Shield: Polycarbonate visor with browguard. Used for splash protection during hazardous demonstrations.
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PSpill kit137811£46.95£46.95Click To View ProductSpill Clean‑Up Kit: Chemical spill kit with absorbents and neutralisers. Used to safely handle small lab spills.
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PSafety labels-explosive19991001£4.98£4.98Click To View ProductGHS Hazard Labels: Explosive 20×20mm (Pk 100): Premium laminated vinyl GHS explosive‑hazard labels with marine‑grade adhesive. Used for marking reactive chemicals to reinforce lab safety.
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PSafety labels-flammable20001001£4.98£4.98Click To View ProductGHS Hazard Labels: Flammable 20×20mm (Pk 100): Laminated GHS flammable‑substance labels with durable adhesive for long‑term use. Used to label alcohols and solvents in the prep room.
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PSafety labels-oxidiser20011001£4.98£4.98Click To View ProductGHS Hazard Labels: Oxidiser 20×20mm (Pk 100): Red/black oxidiser pictogram labels in laminated vinyl with marine‑grade durability. Used to mark oxidising agents and teach hazard classifications.
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PSafety labels-corrosive20031001£4.98£4.98Click To View ProductGHS Hazard Labels: Corrosive 20×20mm (Pk 100): Laminated corrosive‑chemical labels for acids and alkalis, BS5609 compliant. Used during safety teaching and correct chemical storage.
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PSafety labels-toxic20041001£4.98£4.98Click To View ProductGHS Hazard Labels: Toxic 20×20mm (Pk 100): Premium GHS toxic‑substance labels with chemical‑resistant coating. Used to mark high‑risk reagents in advanced chemistry lessons.
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PSafety labels-irritant20051001£4.98£4.98Click To View ProductGHS Hazard Labels: Irritant 20×20mm (Pk 100): Durable irritant‑hazard labels for lower‑risk substances causing skin/eye irritation. Used for safe labelling of dilute acids/alkalis.
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PSafety labels-health20061001£4.98£4.98Click To View ProductGHS Hazard Labels: Health Hazard 20×20mm (Pk 100): Laminated labels for chronic or long‑term health‑risk substances. Used in lessons covering GHS/CLP symbols and risk assessment.
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PSafety labels-environment20071001£4.98£4.98Click To View ProductGHS Hazard Labels: Environmental 20×20mm (Pk 100): Environmental‑hazard labels highlighting risks to aquatic life. Used to teach environmental impact and safe disposal practices.
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LBench lamps - without bulbs303415£8.71£43.55Click To View ProductBench Lamp E14: A 34 cm flexible‑neck bench lamp for task lighting with E14 bulb fitting. Used to illuminate microscopy, optics and close‑up investigations.
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PMatches pack of 10 boxes9536010 packs1£11.00£11.00Click To View ProductSafety Matches Pk10: Pack of 10 small safety‑match boxes providing reliable ignition for laboratory flame‑lighting tasks.
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PGas lighter141011£4.83£4.83Click To View ProductGas Lighter Piezo: Battery‑free piezo gas igniter. Used to safely light Bunsen burners.
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LBench mats (230 x 230mm)0899103£7.93£23.79Click To View ProductBench Mats 230×230 mm Pk10: UKAS‑certified asbestos‑free calcium‑silicate heat‑proof mats; used to protect benches during heating with Bunsen burners and hot apparatus.
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PWood splints003110002£5.45£10.90Click To View ProductWood Spills 18 cm Bundle of 1000: Soft‑wood laboratory splints for ignition and flame testing; used in chemistry to light burners and test gases such as hydrogen and oxygen.
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LSpirit burners 25ml980903102£20.00£40.00Click To View ProductSpirit Lamp 25 ml Premium: 25 ml neutral‑glass spirit burner with screw‑fit wick holder, metal stopper and cap; compact premium model.
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LBunsen burner - natural gas 145 mm ht0826130£6.81£204.30Click To View ProductBunsen Burner Natural Gas 13 mm: Nickel‑plated burner tube with air‑regulator on enamelled base; used for heating, flame tests and combustion investigations.
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LBurner - refillable gas Rekrow safety type approved by CLEAPSS. Suitable for rooms with no mains gas9330654£195.00£780.00Click To View ProductREKROW Gas Safety Burner: Refillable butane laboratory burner with heavy base, instant ignition, 35-80 min burn time, up to 1,250 °C; CLEAPSS‑listed.
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LNight light stands1816130£1.11£33.30Click To View ProductNight Light Stand: Small metal stand for tealight heating. Used for gentle heating when Bunsen burners aren’t suitable.
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LSpirit burner tripod inc gauze9189945£14.00£70.00Click To View ProductMini Tripod with Gauze (for Spirit Burner): Chrome‑plated mini tripod with heavy wire gauze, designed for 80 ml spirit burners (code 0279).
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LSpirit burner 0279120£5.18£103.60Click To View ProductStainless Steel Spirit Burner 80 ml: Robust 80 ml stainless‑steel spirit lamp with wick adjuster and snuffer cap; used in chemistry and physics for gentle heating and combustion demonstrations.
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LSpare wicks for above0623102£4.33£8.66Click To View ProductSpirit Lamp Wicks Pk10: Pack of ten replacement wicks for stainless‑steel spirit burners; used in heating, flame demonstrations and portable heat‑source activities.
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LBunsen tubing nitrile with reinforced ends 450mm0543130£3.77£113.10Click To View ProductNeoprene Tubing 600 mm: Reinforced neoprene gas tubing (5 mm ID) compatible with all BE Bunsen burners; used to connect burners safely in chemistry labs.
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LClay pipe triangles 50mm0262103£3.27£9.81Click To View ProductClay Pipe Triangle 50 mm Pk10: Pack of ten 50 mm clay pipe triangles on iron wire for supporting crucibles during heating; used in chemistry lessons for high‑temperature crucible heating and decomposition experiments.
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LGauze - 16 cm wire with ceramic centre - asbestos free certified1518130£0.75£22.50Click To View ProductCeramic Wire Gauze 16cm: GI mesh with ceramic centre for even heat distribution. Used to support beakers and flasks during heating.
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PHoffman clips0265110£1.93£19.30Click To View ProductHoffman Clips 15 mm: Brass 15 mm adjustable tubing clamps for controlling liquid or gas flow; used in practical setups requiring precise regulation of flow through rubber or PVC tubing.
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LTripods - 12 x 20.5cm0287130£2.77£83.10Click To View ProductSteel Tripod Stand: Fully welded steel tripod for heating vessels over a Bunsen flame; used in chemistry for heating beakers, crucibles and evaporating dishes.
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LVisking tubing - Size 2 - 14mm187730m1£65.63£65.63Click To View ProductVisking Tubing 30m Size 2: Dialysis membrane tubing. Used for osmosis and selective‑permeability investigations.
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PVisking tubing clips1878102£25.05£50.10Click To View ProductVisking Tubing Clips (10): 44mm Mediclips for sealing tubing. Used to prevent leaks in osmosis/model gut experiments.
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PT connectors0010110£0.18£1.80Click To View ProductL‑Shaped Connector 6 mm Polypropylene: Right‑angle polypropylene tubing connector with secure riffled ends; used in gas delivery, water flow and closed‑circuit apparatus in science practicals.
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LCalculator - student91893103£15.00£45.00Click To View ProductStudent Calculator Battery‑Powered: Simple, lightweight school calculator powered by 1×AA battery (not dual‑powered), suitable for KS3-A‑Level.
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LRetort base (15 x 10cm) including rod (49cm)9274215£13.50£202.50Click To View ProductRetort Stand 15×10 cm, 49 cm Rod: Enamelled iron base with 49 cm stainless rod (12.5 mm dia) for general lab support.
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LRetort clamp0258130£2.83£84.90Click To View ProductRetort Clamp Cork‑Lined: Alloy die‑cast retort clamp with cork‑lined jaws and 15 cm rod for safely gripping glassware; used in school science to hold test tubes, thermometers and apparatus securely during experiments.
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LBoss head9257103£17.70£53.10Click To View ProductBosshead Clamp: Die‑cast alloy bosshead accepting rods up to 16 mm; secure fixing point for clamps and apparatus.
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LG clamp (75mm)125415£5.68£28.40Click To View ProductG‑Clamp 75 mm: Strong steel clamp. Used to secure apparatus during experiments.
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P/LFirst aid kit134612£8.75£17.50Click To View ProductEmergency First Aid Kit 10 Person: Compact first‑aid kit with essential supplies. Used to treat minor injuries in labs.
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P/LEye wash kits137012£14.81£29.62Click To View ProductDouble Eyewash Station: Wall‑mounted eyewash set with two bottles. Used for emergency eye rinsing in labs.
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PSharps bin 234461£32.48£32.48Click To View ProductSharps Disposal Bins Small Pack of 6: Bench‑top sharps bins for safe disposal of glass and sharp waste. Used to maintain safe laboratory practice during practical sessions.
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PDraining rack077411£42.98£42.98Click To View ProductDraining Rack with 15 cm Pegs: Non‑corrosive plastic drying rack with angled pegs, tray and drain tube; used to dry washed test tubes, cylinders and flasks safely.
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PLab jack045111£29.38£29.38Click To View ProductLaboratory Jack (Scissor Lift): Screw‑operated steel scissor jack adjustable from 60-250 mm height; used to support flasks, heaters and apparatus during experiments.
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PFlammables/Solvents storage cupboard 203611£298.98£298.98Click To View ProductFlammables Cabinet 915×915×457mm: Large double‑door fire‑rated cabinet with spillage tray and sump. Used to store bulk flammable stock safely in accordance with COSHH.
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P/LFire blanket137112£16.78£33.56Click To View ProductFire Blanket 1m × 1m: Wall‑mounted fire blanket for small fires. Used to smother flames or clothing fires in science rooms.
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PBlow torch796111£15.98£15.98Click To View ProductCook’s Blow Torch: Soft‑grip, refillable BS‑certified butane torch with piezo ignition and adjustable anti‑flare flame for safe teacher‑led demonstrations (food tech, DT, science).
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LBurette016614£9.48£37.92Click To View ProductBurette Class‑B 50 ml Labglass: 50 ml borosilicate glass burette with 0.1 ml graduations and PTFE stopcock; used in chemistry for accurate titrations and volumetric analysis.
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PBurette brush128412£0.78£1.56Click To View ProductBurette Brush: Nylon brush for cleaning burettes. Used to ensure accurate titration results.
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LBurette clamp916444£13.00£52.00Click To View ProductSingle Burette Clamp: Cast‑metal clamp with integrated boss‑head for securely holding one burette during titration.
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PTest tube brushes0006101£3.21£3.21Click To View ProductTest Tube Brushes Nylon Fan‑Shape Pk10: Pack of 10 durable 24 mm nylon fan‑shaped brushes for cleaning test tubes; essential in all science practicals to maintain clean, contamination‑free glassware.
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LTest tube holders0281140£0.54£21.60Click To View ProductTest Tube Holder Spring Steel: Plated spring‑steel test‑tube holder with finger grip for safe handling of hot tubes; used in heating reactions, flame tests and observational work.
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LTest tube rack1027130£2.83£84.90Click To View ProductA durable stand for holding and organising test tubes during experiments. Used in school laboratories to support test tubes during reactions or storage.
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PU tubes with side arm902522£10.00£20.00Click To View ProductAbsorption Tubes U‑Form Pk2: Heavy‑walled 150×20 mm borosilicate U‑tubes with 6 mm side arms; used for gas absorption, drying and analytical gas handling.
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PGlass cutter138411£12.21£12.21Click To View ProductGlass Tubing Cutter: Spring‑arm cutter for scoring glass tubes. Used to prepare custom glassware pieces.
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PGlass tube - 8mm - pk of 30 x 500mm8251301£25.08£25.08Click To View ProductSimax Borosilicate Tubing 8×500mm Pack 30: 8 mm OD, 500 mm long borosilicate tubing (7 mm bore) for custom setups, heating and glass‑working; pack of 30.
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PGlass tube - 5mm - pk of 30 x 500mm8248301£22.78£22.78Click To View ProductSimax Borosilicate Tubing 5×500mm Pack 30: 5 mm OD Simax 3.3 borosilicate tubing (500 mm length, 3.4 mm bore) for heating, bending and apparatus construction; pack of 30.
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PSilicone tubing 15m x 5mm153715m1£43.65£43.65Click To View ProductSilicone Tube 5mm Bore, 15m: Flexible, chemical‑resistant silicone tubing. Used for water circulation and gas delivery in experiments.
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PSilicone tubing 15m x 8mm153915m1£79.65£79.65Click To View ProductSilicone Tube 8mm Bore, 15m: Durable wide‑bore silicone tubing. Used for pumps, condensers, and fluid‑flow demonstrations.
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PRubber tube 10m x 8mm147410m1£12.61£12.61Click To View ProductFlexible rubber tubing used to connect laboratory apparatus and transfer gases or liquids. Commonly used in chemistry and physics setups involving gas collection or fluid flow.
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PRubber tube 10m x 10mm128210m1£19.08£19.08Click To View ProductRubber Tubing 10 mm: Chemical‑resistant rubber tubing. Used for gas and water connections.
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PFilter pump119612£31.13£62.26Click To View ProductFilter Pump Nickel‑Plated: A brass water‑driven vacuum pump. Used for vacuum filtration in chemistry.
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PCombustion tube 20mm x 30cm017412£3.25£6.50Click To View ProductCombustion Tubes 20 mm Borosilicate Glass: 300 mm borosilicate tubes open at both ends for high‑temperature chemical reactions; used in chemistry for oxidation, reduction and decomposition experiments.
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PDelivery tube set 0190set of 45£2.93£14.65Click To View ProductDelivery Tubes Set of 4: Set of four 6 mm glass delivery tubes in straight and 90° bend forms; used in gas collection setups and displacement experiments in chemistry lessons.
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LWatch glass 75mm0247150£0.32£16.00Click To View ProductWatch Glass 75 mm: 75 mm soda‑lime glass watch glass with polished edges for evaporating liquids and holding samples; used in chemistry for evaporation tasks and in physics/biology for observation and covering beakers.
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LWatch glass 100mm0862150£0.45£22.50Click To View ProductWatch Glass 100 mm: Soda‑lime watch glass with polished ground edges for evaporation or covering vessels; used for crystallisation, sample observation and low‑power microscopy.
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LDemo jointed glassware distillation set (BU27)058711£46.58£46.58Click To View ProductOrganic Jointed Glassware Kit 27BU: 14/23 joint borosilicate kit with 9 components for distillation, reflux and organic techniques; used in A‑Level/GCSE chemistry.
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LDropping funnel124211£24.55£24.55Click To View ProductDropping Funnel 50 ml: A controlled‑flow glass funnel. Used for adding reagents slowly.
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PDropping bottles - 60ml8922610£14.15£141.50Click To View ProductLabglass Dropping Bottles 60ml Pack 6: 60 ml borosilicate bottles with glass dropper, HDPE stopper and vinyl teat for dispensing indicators and reagents.
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PDropping bottles - amber 50ml0883120£2.77£55.40Click To View ProductAmber Dropping Bottle 50 ml: Amber soda‑glass dropper bottle with interchangeable stopper and glass pipette/vinyl teat; used for dispensing indicators and light‑sensitive solutions.
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L/PAspirator - 10l016113£22.68£68.04Click To View ProductAspirator Bottle 10 L: Large 10‑litre autoclavable polypropylene aspirator bottle with stopcock and leak‑proof spigot; used in science prep rooms for dispensing water and solutions during practical activities.