Nothing is more frustrating to classroom teachers than planning a lab activity and finding out that there are not enough microscopes or balances in working condition for the activity. These are two of the most commonly used pieces of lab equipment, but few schools can afford to have complete sets in every science classroom. That means they will be shared. The statement in my college chemistry classes was "Used by many, loved by none." This means that after labs these devices are put away with no preventive maintenance or being checked for functionality. It is not long until the complaint of "Our balances and microscopes do not work!" is heard by department chairs, curriculum directors and principals. Our technicians can solve this problem.
We provide onsite services all year round. We also can pick up, service, and deliver. We also provide staff development for teachers on best practice in the use of both microscopes and balances. |
Microscopes
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The school laboratory microscope is often one of the most expensive pieces of equipment in the science lab. A quality microscope should last for many years, but they need basic care and maintenance.
Our technicians clean every surface, fix any defects, replace missing or broken parts, and adjust the microscope to full functionality. Non-name-brand scopes are more difficult to repair since parts may not be available. Sometimes non-name-brands are clones of brand names and brand name replacement parts can be used. Our technicians do their best to substitute when possible. This is one case where a bargain can often cost more in the long run. Occasionally a scope is not repairable. In that case, there is no charge. We only charge for scopes we can get back to functioning condition. |
While not usually as expensive as a microscope, the triple-beam balance is more durable and can last generations if properly cared for. We offer the same service for balances as we do for microscopes. We clean, repair and restore triple-beam balances to full functionality.
Just as with microscopes, if we cannot fix it, you do not pay for it. |
Updated 8/16/2016