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22 April 2020
A Reliable Used Hot plate
Pros:
This is a quality hot plate magnetic stirrer. These devices last for decades and are reliable and often are easily repaired when a part fails. I tested both the heating element and the stirrer and found that both are functioning well. The hot plate heated up quickly and the the ceramic plate held the heat for a while after being turned off which is nice. The stir controls are reliable and give a good range from slow stirring to a very aggressive stir. For $70 this is a quality product that should continue to function for years.
Cons:
The power cable is frayed and it's frayed right at the base. It will need to be handled carefully to extend the life of the cord. Luckily once it does finally break it shouldn't be difficult to repair as in my undergrad I worked in the shop repairing equipment and this is an easy fix all things considered. It's heavy. Honestly I'm just searching. The device is heavily used but it was described and sold for a heavily used hot plate. It was well worth the price so long as it keeps on chugging which these plates tend to do.