Magnetic Stirrer

[WileECoyote]

Anyone ever use or thought about using these? If so, what are your thoughts?

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic_stirrer
Magnetic Stirrer


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[Requiem33]

Interesting. I had no idea what it was until I read the wiki page. I was at first thinking magnetic stirrer? What like using my telescoping magnet tool that I use when working on the car to stir juice? Hmm... for what benefit? LOL

But that device looks interesting, and would make a good mixer. Might look into one for juice and drinks

 

[thatguy2]

ran across them a while back looking for amber bottles..
can find one of them here --> Magnetic stir plate
and they have one that heats too --> Lab Hot Plate with Magnetic Stirrer

 

[WileECoyote]

I know everyone preaches USC but do you think this would further steep time as well? Also, I like the heated option. Didn't know that existed. Out of the thousands of peeps here, has anyone thought about this?

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[montara]

Out of the thousands of peeps here, has anyone thought about this?

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About 2 years ago... http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...y-minded-magnetic-stirrer-question-prize.html

I still believe nothing beats time with complex tobaccos.

 

[WileECoyote]

I believe in time. Just like wine. I only do a bottle at a time. Id buy a few stir bars and drop them in each bottle in a beaker. Guess I will have to revisit this and post the results.

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[Crunktanium]

I know a vendor who used to use one long before ultrasonic cleaners became the norm. Was using a cordless drill myself to do the same thing as a magnetic stirrer without the magnet. Took a paint can opener and used the flat part to cradle the bottle with a thick rubber band to hold it without it spinning and snapping the band. It worked for up to 50ml plastic but to be safe I would not dare attempt with glass. Decided to get something different for high speed mixing in glass and the Norpro mini mixer fits the bill on the cheap cheap.

Amazon.com: Norpro Cordless Mini Mixer, 5 Piece Set: Kitchen & Dining

 

[dannyv45]

Some have used magnetic stirrers here. There are a few post just do a search. Heat is one component of high speed steeping and the other is stirring and a magnetic stirrer will do both. But the difference between a magnetic stirrer and a UC is the high rate of stirring via UC radio waves which makes steeping faster then an MS.

 

[WileECoyote]

Thanks Danny. I trust your words. Cheaper to get a good UC than it is for a MS also the UC can mix more batches at one time. Because I am feeling lazy, could you please provide that link to the one you use?

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[dannyv45]

Here you go

Amazon.com: Joy4Less Professional Grade Ultrasonic Cleaner 4810, 30-min Timer, Plastic Basket: Electronics

 

[cessnapix]

I have been using a magnetic stirrer for about 9 months. Bought it off ebay for a song. It really does not speed steep like a, ultrasonic cleaner does. However I now use both. I would be lost without my magnetic stirrer. I use it for mixing bases before splitting up into smaller batches too add flavors. I also use it on some stubborn tobaccos with an erlenmeyer flask without a cover, after the UC, to add a little breathing and extra stirring. I don't use heat, I have a thing about high vg content and nicotine with high heat reacting! But to each his own!
If you want heat put you flask in hot water for a while then back on the stirrer.

There are a bunch of DIY videos on making your own with a computer fan and magnets from old hard drives! You can also get a decent used one for around $35 if your patient. You don't need and industrial strength one. Variable speed is all you need.

 

[WileECoyote]

Here you go

Amazon.com: Joy4Less Professional Grade Ultrasonic Cleaner 4810, 30-min Timer, Plastic Basket: Electronics

Thanks, Danny.

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[WileECoyote]

I have been using a magnetic stirrer for about 9 months. Bought it off ebay for a song. It really does not speed steep like a, ultrasonic cleaner does. However I now use both. I would be lost without my magnetic stirrer. I use it for mixing bases before splitting up into smaller batches too add flavors. I also use it on some stubborn tobaccos with an erlenmeyer flask without a cover, after the UC, to add a little breathing and extra stirring. I don't use heat, I have a thing about high vg content and nicotine with high heat reacting! But to each his own!
If you want heat put you flask in hot water for a while then back on the stirrer.

There are a bunch of DIY videos on making your own with a computer fan and magnets from old hard drives! You can also get a decent used one for around $35 if your patient. You don't need and industrial strength one. Variable speed is all you need.

Thanks for the input. I am all about DIY.

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