Bay Area Source for Glass Lab Beakers - Precision Cookware Supplies

[Paul H]

Sometimes (especially when cooking small portions) you need something more accurate than a measuring cup or a measuring spoon. I'd like to find a LOCAL source for glass lab beakers (right now I am looking for the 100ml size).

Any suggestions?

[Peter]

Medical or laboratory supplies stores.

[Jef]

Or catalogs:

VWR: http://www.vwrsp.com/
Fisher Scientific: https://www1.fishersci.com/index.jsp

They will assume you are running a meth lab and throw
obstacles in your path, but they will eventually sell you
whatever glassware/equipment you need.

VWR used to have a will-call desk down in Daly City years ago.
I couldn't find any evidence that it's still there, though.

[Paul H]

Thanks for the leads. I'm interested in using these for portion control at large wine tastings.

[wally]

It would seem to me that a 100 mL beaker would be a little large for that.

[Paul H]

Of course, if you fill it up, it's too much, but if you use it to measure out 30ml to 50ml portions, it is just right.

[Candice]

A graduated cylinder is more accurate, beakers aren't really used for accurate and precise measurements. A volumetric flask would also be more accurate.

There are lots of online vendors (Fischer, etc.), and you can try ebay too.

[Jef]

Pipettes could add a nice Molecular Gastronomy touch to your tastings.

[wally]

A large scale burette would be fast and accurate.

[Candice]

Love the digital burettes! Those would be fun at home.

[daybaker]

gram scale- easier and much more accurate in general

[Paul H]

True, but electronic scales are usually accurate enough for food weight measurements.

[wolfe]

The graduated syringe on this page from Le Sanctuaire looks good and probably no prescription needed.
http://www.le-sanctuaire.com/mm5/merc...

[pininex]

Stores that sell homebrewing and winemaking supplies typically carry glass beakers.
Three places that I go for my supplies are San Francisco Brewcraft on Clement in SF; Oak Barrel Winecraft in Berkeley; and MoreBeer!/ MoreWine! / MoreCoffee! in Concord.

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San Francisco Brewcraft
1555 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA

Oak Barrel Winecraft
1443 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA

Morebeer
995 Detroit Ave, Concord, CA