lost my Magnetic Stir Bar for Smart Stir? Temp alternatives?

[TimandCeri]

OH Man! I lost my little Magnetic Stir Bar for Smart Stir. I have ordered more, but they won't be here for a few days. Is there any sort of DYI alternative I can use with the smart stir till it arrives?

 

[PoolGate]

Not really it's a sealed in plastic magnet.

 

[DrewLG]

Amazon.com : magnetic stir bar

 

[Newdude]

Put the vial in a plastic bowl and gently place it in the toilet like a boat. Then flush and squeeze drops.


*you folks without stirring devices take note that OP doesn't want to go just a couple days swirling by hand. They are THAT awesome.

 

[kul]

I’m sorry for your loss. I wish you a speedy delivery

 

[TimandCeri]

Amazon.com : magnetic stir bar

Thanks, I ordered these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074FXRKXM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I like the X. But now, I will have 2 extra. I may order those too, just in case. I like the idea of having a different magnet for each test.

 

[TimandCeri]

I’m sorry for your loss. I wish you a speedy delivery

LOL. It arrives Saturday. Not too bad, but I am heading out of town. I was able to make something up with 2 magnets stuck together from my fridge but it's kinda janky.

 

[TimandCeri]

Put the vial in a plastic bowl and gently place it in the toilet like a boat. Then flush and squeeze drops.


*you folks without stirring devices take note that OP doesn't want to go just a couple days swirling by hand. They are THAT awesome.

HA HA HA HA HA creative sugestion. And yes, if you do not have a stirring device, YOU NEED ONE. I mean, who stirs by HAND??? like what??

 

[JamesW]

I mean, who stirs by HAND???

 

[gingrbredman]

YOU NEED ONE. I mean, who stirs by HAND??? like what??

What are we?..... savages? Come on!

I have like 6 extra cause I just didnt want to lose the one and get a cramp in my hand swirling a vial. Crazy talk.

 

[DrewLG]

Thanks, I ordered these: Magnetic Stirrer Stir Bar PTFE Magnetic Mixer Stir Bars Cross Shape (8X20mm, 3PCS): Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
I like the idea of having a different magnet for each test.

FYI, the ones that tftestkits.net sells are also 20 x 8mm, so you picked the right size. They work great in the tftestkits vials and in the Taylor 9198 vials -- and unlike cylindrical stir bars, they don't roll away and get lost if they fall on the floor.

I keep one in the vial I use for chlorine tests, and another in the vial I use for everything else.

 

[Orion7319]

Thanks, I ordered these: Magnetic Stirrer Stir Bar PTFE Magnetic Mixer Stir Bars Cross Shape (8X20mm, 3PCS): Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
I like the X. But now, I will have 2 extra. I may order those too, just in case. I like the idea of having a different magnet for each test.

Those look neat!

 

[TimandCeri]

Those look neat!

That's what came with mine. I guess newer ones do? My kit was new to me last year.

 

[Orion7319]

That's what came with mine. I guess newer ones do? My kit was new to me last year.

Mine just came with the bar. I bought a bunch of them though to make sure I don’t loose one. I couldn’t imagine going with out one, that would stink.. because I would have to use the toilet method…