Re: Stir Plates

On Wed, 03 Dec 2003 21:38:21 GMT, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Do any of you guys have any experience with using magnetic stir plates for
> yest starters? I found some for a reasonable price and I wanted to know if
> it's even worth the trouble.

Yep, I use one (got it free though) and several other regular posters have
them.  They are definitely worth it, and are not much more trouble other
than the cost.  I've typically seen information saying that a stir plate will
increase your cell count by a factor of 6.  I don't know how accurate that is,
but if it's even in the ballpark it's a huge advantage when making yeast 
starters.


John.

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