Thought I'd start by scribbling down the Agar recipe:
Add 7g agar power flakes to 1.75l water in 2l beaker.
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Rig up a shroud and lid around beaker to reduce heat loss. I borrowed a chunk of pipe and PVC from the shop this time (see photo). The spot I used in the cage had a draft, so I used the blue foam to block it.
It took about 20min on high to get to a boil. I stir every couple of minutes using a glass rod Chris found to the left of the cal lab sink.
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