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containers for boxes Nalgene Jars

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Re: [LbNA] containers for boxes Nalgene Jars

From: bayou grits (bayougrits@yahoo.com) | Date: 2004-09-29 18:04:49 UTC-07:00


I order all my nalgene containers from
www.campmor.com. they are cheap esp. considering there
duribilty.
GRITS

--- Kathi LK Krankoski wrote:

> You may be thinking of something on the line of
> Nalgene labware. That stuff
> is mega sturdy, but pretty pricey.
>
> A specimen cup has a larger diameter and volume
> (100-125 ml) than a 50 ml
> centrifuge tube and costs less than a Nalgene jar.
>
> --klk/FungusWoman
> --------------------------------------
>
> Anna Lisa Yoder wrote:
> OK, just had to get that "desiccant" spelling
> right-- two "C"s and one "S".
> Sorry, folks, it's on the frequently misspelled
> words list, along with
> "misspelled" and I have a spelling-bee-er in my
> household! Now, with that
> out of the way, I have to say I really don't like
> those Rubbermaid
> containers. I've found about 2 dry ones in 6 months
> of letterboxing, and
> many with chewed holes. They're just too thin and
> don't seal well. I
> remember someone listing a website on here, maybe
> 3-5 months ago, with some
> kind of science tubes or earth tubes or geo-tubes or
> something to that
> effect. They were made for being outside. I think
> they were thicker plastic,
> maybe w/ screw-on lids? And were bigger in diameter
> than centrifuge tubes
> you're describing. Maybe I dreamed the whole thing
> as my ideal letterbox. I
> saved the post... will see if I can find it & keep
> you
> posted! --lunaryakketyact
>
>
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> removed]
>
>




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