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erlenmeyer+hairline crack on shipping

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by alininja, May 20, 2013.

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  1. alininja

    alininja Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2009 Japan

    I just bought a 2litre one of these and on unwrapping it I noticed a bobble of glass on the inside of the neck-like the glass hasn't been finished off properly, and tiny shards of glass-enough to give my self a pinprick. I also notice what looks like a very fine hairline fracture or scratch on the neck. Is this usual? I've never bought/used one of these before and don't want to have to send it back if that is typical. Actually I just noticed the brand isn't erlenmeyer-it's nahita. Is this a crappy cheapo version of the real thing?
     
    #1 alininja, May 20, 2013
  2. spartan1979

    spartan1979 Pundit (924) Dec 29, 2005 Missouri

    Don't use it. I got some off brand flask and it broke into two pieces the first time I tried to heat it. It may break along the fracture.

    I'll only trust Pyrex and Kimax brands from now on.
     
    #2 spartan1979, May 20, 2013
  3. alininja

    alininja Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2009 Japan

    Wow-that was fast!. Yeah, I'm pretty pissed off-they also sent me a yeast pack with no ice pack. As I missed the delivery on Friday that means it has been sitting in the post office at room temp for 4 days and is now fully inflated. Anyone in the UK want to recommend a professional suppliers? Not impressed with this one at all :angry:
     
    #3 alininja, May 20, 2013
  4. barfdiggs

    barfdiggs Initiate (0) Mar 22, 2011 California
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    Erlenymer is a type of flask not a brand.

    Pyrex, VWR, Corning, Kimax and Nalgene are all reputable brands (This is coming from someone who uses an ass load of these for actual lab experiments).
     
    #4 barfdiggs, May 20, 2013
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  5. alininja

    alininja Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2009 Japan

    Ok, I didn't know that-I'm guessing you would also not use this? I noticed that they are now out of stock online at the store I use too-they are not too easy to get hold of in UK I think. Grrr
     
    #5 alininja, May 20, 2013
  6. barfdiggs

    barfdiggs Initiate (0) Mar 22, 2011 California
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    If its cracked or damaged in any way, toss it or send it back to them for a refund or store credit. Flasks can be purchased from Amazon or some of the aforementioned scientific retailers, as they'll be cheaper than from a brewing store.
     
    #6 barfdiggs, May 20, 2013
  7. GeckoPunk

    GeckoPunk Initiate (0) Jul 29, 2012 Connecticut

    Return it...
     
    #7 GeckoPunk, May 20, 2013
  8. inchrisin

    inchrisin Initiate (0) Sep 25, 2008 Indiana

    Another vote for no--as the same for any broken glass in the brew process. I don't know what passing a kidney stone is like, but I'd think passing broken glass through your digestive tract would be equaly painful .
     
    #8 inchrisin, May 21, 2013
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  9. bgjohnston

    bgjohnston Initiate (0) Jan 14, 2009 Connecticut

    It's shit. Send it back.
     
    #9 bgjohnston, May 21, 2013
  10. alininja

    alininja Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2009 Japan

    Duly noted-thanks guys. Sending it back asap.
     
    #10 alininja, May 21, 2013
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