How to dispose of old laboratory equipment in the UK
You have four realistic routes for old laboratory equipment in the UK: sell it, have the lab cleared by a specialist, donate or transfer it, or send it for licensed recycling. Whichever you choose, the equipment has to be decontaminated first, and anything leaving as waste has to go to someone authorised to take it. […]
Is refurbished lab equipment worth it?
Short answer: yes, for most laboratory equipment, as long as you buy from someone who has tested it and can tell you what they did to it. Laboratory equipment is built to work hard for a long time. A centrifuge, an oven or a fume cupboard that has had one careful owner and a proper […]
Used vs new lab equipment for a startup lab
If you are setting up a lab on a fixed budget, the practical answer is to buy used for the workhorses and new for the few instruments where support, software or paperwork decide the outcome. Most new labs can equip the majority of the bench second hand and put the saving into the one or […]
Microscope Buying Guide
Microscopes are an essential piece of equipment for any lab. Find out what you need to look out for when buying a microscope.
A&D Balances at the Northern Centre of Weighing Excellence
The Northern Centre of Weighing Excellence based at Richmond Scientific features a wide range of A&D Analytical Balances, Moisture Balances and Micro Balances, as well as weighing devices for the food quality control industry. Getting the right analytical balance in your lab set up will save you space, time and money. Each balance in the […]
Used Lab Equipment Showroom
We are delighted to introduce our used lab equipment show room. See a wide range of analytical testing devices, life sciences and microbiological equipment which is in stock. View the used lab equipment in action before you purchase to give you complete peace of mind! Contact us to book your visit – we look forward […]
Pol-Eko Smart Laboratory Equipment
We are pleased to offer the latest of Pol-Eko laboratory equipment at Richmond Scientific. We are proud to be the only UK distributor of Pol-Eko equipment! Ideal for clients working in Microbiology, Biotechnology & Life Sciences, the latest range is fully featured with Smart & Smart Pro functionality. The products offer excellent value for money, whilst rivalling […]