Anyone have a science lab in their home?

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The discussion centers around the concept of having a science lab at home, with participants sharing their personal experiences and setups. Some define a science lab broadly, including any workspace dedicated to practical interests like electronics or brewing. Participants mention using kitchens and garages as ideal locations for such labs, depending on available equipment and budget. One individual highlights their slow progress on a website related to titration, while others reflect on the practicality of home labs versus personal time. Overall, the conversation explores the diversity of home science setups and the creativity involved in personal projects.
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Anyone have a science lab in their home? I'm just curious.
 
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Define 'science lab' :smile:
 
Borek said:
Define 'science lab' :smile:

How about something along the lines of Dexter's Laboratory? :-p

What do you have at your house? Do you do anything cool with it?
 
Well it isn't technically in my home, but I have an observatory on my deck.
 
Wax said:
Anyone have a science lab in their home? I'm just curious.
No,but I used to set up an electronic repair shop/lab in my kitchen nightly when I was refurbishing tube-driven guitar amplifiers. Of course, I used to use the same kitchen table to rebuild S&S racing carburetors when my Harley needed more "juice". My wife is a saint.
 
turbo-1's response suggests an interesting comparison: personal repair shop, personal repair garage, any room or workspace at home which one is equipped to conduct a variety of tasks dedicated to a particular practical interest. How equipped the workshop (or laboratory) is depends on what the person can afford. Home brewing, food fermenting, conventional photographic custom operations, electronic test equipment...?

Kitchens and garages might be the best rooms in the house to set up workshops and laboratories. The rest depends on what equipment one can find and afford, and how sensible making arrangements to be able to use the equipment may be.
 
Wax said:
What do you have at your house? Do you do anything cool with it?

I have some analytical glass and I work (slooooowly) on the website devoted to titration - see for example pH indicators used in titration. More pictures in other places of the site.
 
Why would I bring my work home with me? I have much better things to do at home than demonstrate my numerous failings to my family firsthand...
 
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