REGIONAL TECHNICIANS GROUP

Science Equipment Loan Pool - Girrawheen S.H.S. (updated March 2005)

Contact Nathan Wende for bookings.

The terms of loan are, usually, to Government High Schools only, and for a period of two weeks.
Bookings for loan to country schools are to be made through Belmont City College
The cost of freight both ways must be met by the requesting school.

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	Airspeed temperature meter. The LCD screen will show temperature units in (OC or OF)  and Air  Velocity units.
	Animal kingdom - preserved animal specimens embedded in plastic blocks (each 75mm x 100mm) in presentation case.  Specimens included are: Porifera, Coelenterata, Platyhelminthes, Annelida, Arthropoda, Mollusca, Echinodermata and Chordata. The specimen names are printed on the sheet beneath the blocks, the blocks themselves are labelled only by number  enabling the specimens to be used for classification exercises. There is a total of 70 plastic embedded specimens.
	Plant kingdom - preserved plant specimens embedded in plastic blocks (each 75mm x 100mm) in presentation case. Specimens included are: Algae, Ascomycetes, Basidiomycetes, Lichens, Liverworts, Mosses, Pteridphyta, Angiosperms (monocots, dicots, insectivorous, parasitic, saprophytic, epiphytic.)  There is a total of 50 specimens in the kit which are labelled in the same manner as the animal kingdom set.
	Anthropology fossil skull set - click for full description
	Anthropology fossil skull - addition to skull kit, Homo sapiens neanderthalensis
	Fossil set - 17 mixed plant and animal fossil specimens embedded in a plastic block measuring 150mm x 75mm. Each specimen is individually labelled with name and geological period.
	Human reproduction and contraception "Magnel Kit" - consists of a vinyl coated steel panel with a picture of the male reproductive system on one side and female on the other. Magnetic add-on pieces show the menstrual cycle, ovulation, foetal development and contraception methods. The coating on the panel allows labelling with crayon or whiteboard marker which are easily erased.
	Resuscitation model - for demonstrating resuscitation methods.
	Solar hot water panel - a lightweight, portable demonstration solar panel with a water storage capacity of 1.2 litres. Because of a large surface area to volume ratio, temperature increases of 2o per minute may be achieved in summer conditions. Pipe outlets allow the insertion of thermometers or thermocouples to monitor temperature differences in the panel. The angles of the panel and removable reflector are adjustable.  The panel measures approximately 500mm x 650mm.
	Solar photovoltaic cell - an array of silicon cells which produces an electrical potential of 12volts. The power output is approximately 0.7watt which is sufficient to trickle charge a 12volt car battery or drive a small electric motor. The unit measures 460mm x 360mm.
	Sound level meter - low range measures 0 to 80dB, high range measures 80 t0 120dB.
	Spirometer (Vitalograph, electronic type) - used to determine lung capacity. An individual's performance may be monitored and compared with expected norms. The results are shown on a LCD screen and may also be printed on special thermal paper. If a number of consecutive measurements are to be made then the moisture filter should be changed, washed and dried regularly during use, otherwise a build up of moisture on the screen will give erroneous results. On a cool day the filter should be cleaned after every two or three tests. The kit comes complete with disposable mouthpieces, a spare moisture filter, nose clip and charts of selected case histories.
	Telescope (8inch Meade) - the telescope is packed in a foam lined metal carrying case. The case contains the main telescope assembly with motor drive unit, 2 eyepieces MA 9mm (222x) and MA 25mm (80x), eyepiece holder, 5 x 24mm viewfinder, 240volt AC power cord, tripod support bracket (star), mounting screws and comprehensive instruction manual. A field tripod and equatorial wedge are also supplied.  DO NOT attempt to observe the sun through the telescope - instant and irreversible injury to the eye is likely to result as well as damage to the telescope.
	Thermo Plastic Bender. This unit may be used to bend plastics. The unit has two heater elements  into which the plastic is placed to enable the plastic to become pliable enough to bend as desired. The cooling system can be run by recycled water from a bucket or large drum it  can also be connected to the cold tap.
	Videoflex camera - a video camera lens mounted on an adjustable stem with microscope attachment adaptor. The lens focuses from 10cm to infinity enabling subjects to be viewed directly or through a microscope. Plugs directly into video recorder and is powered by a 12volt power supply (included in kit.)
	Water analysis kit - the Palintest water test kit is a simple but very accurate method of determining levels of dissolved salts in water samples. Special reagents, which are compressed into tablet form, are dissolved in 10mL of the water sample contained in a special vial made from very high optical quality glass. The change in colour of the sample is measured using a photometer and the digital readout is used in conjunction with a calibration chart to determine the concentration of the substance under test. Test tablets are available for nitrate, nitrite, phosphate, sulphate, fluoride, molybdate, potassium, iron, copper, manganese, zinc, aluminium, ammonia and chlorine.