LPG Lab Burner (Scalpel Steriliser)

Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 1 customer rating

£20.00 inc. VAT

Our portable, cartridge LPG bunsen burners are a much quicker and safer method of sterilising scalpels and inoculation loops over traditional alcohol burners or expensive electronic sterilizers.

With a heat output of 21500 BTU per pound for LPG, vs approximately 11,500 BTU for that of alcohol, you can see why LPG style Bunsen burners are most suited for sterilising scalpels and inoculation loops when compared to alcohol burners.

When you do lots of agar work, you’ll quickly learn that it’s important to flame sterilise your scalpel after every section you cut from your cultures to minimise contamination. Alcohol burners can can take 1-2 minutes to flame sterilise a scalpel until red hot, whilst LPG Burns take a matter of seconds. These minutes can quickly add up into hours if doing lots of agar work.

The adjustable collar on our LPG Lab Burner allows you to set the flame to a highly visible yellow flame when not in use, something you cannot do with the near invisible flame of an alcohol burner. It also includes an adjustable fuel valve to adjust the flame of the burner. Other noteable benefits include:

Zero handed operation
Highly portable
Can reach temperatures in excess of 1000°C
Solid brass construction in a traditional bunsen burner format
Can be easily detached and reattached to gas canisters as often as you like allowing for easy storage and transportation
Cheap and replaceable LPG camping gas canisters
High heat output for much quicker sterilisation
Large flat stable base created by gas canister
LPG is cheaper to buy than alcohol
Typical burn time of 2.75 hours with included canister
Overall height of burner of 188mm

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LPG Lab Burner (Scalpel Steriliser) FAQ

Answers to frequently asked questions.

How will my product be packaged and shipped?

We invest significant time and resources to ensure our parcels are securely packaged and reach you safely and undamaged.

If your item requires a box, it will be shipped in a discreet, plain, sturdy, double-walled cardboard box of appropriate size, with unbranded packaging tape and ample internal protection to prevent damage during transit. While accidents are rare, they can occasionally happen.

Smaller, sturdy, and lightweight items will be sent in plain, unbranded padded envelopes.

All pallet orders are professionally strapped, wrapped, and equipped with corner protectors.

We also strive to minimize excessive packaging to help protect the environment.

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Can you do custom and bespoke orders?

Yes, we can accommodate your needs for any custom orders, substrate / grain mixes, special requests etc. Generally speaking, anything which is considered to be a custom order will have a bespoke price. Please contact us to discuss options.

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As an online-focused business, we prefer digital payments. However, for orders over £500, we do accept cash payments. Please contact us to process your order and arrange collection.

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We do not provide a standard collection service for orders under £500. If your order exceeds £500 and you wish to collect it, please contact us. Please note that, due to our insurance policies, we are unable to allow public access to our warehouse or offer tours of our facilities.

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PRODUCT REVIEWS

1 review for LPG Lab Burner (Scalpel Steriliser)

Rated 5 out of 5

Simon – 19 August 2019

Simple little product which I never thought about buying before, was using a blowtorch before this because of the speed of sterilizing scalpels when doing culture transfers but it wasn't ideal as needed two hands to operate and not that stable. This thing is compact and has adjustable gas and airflow to allow you to adjust heat. Perfect for my needs. Simon