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This is probably a completely n00b question, but I will pose it anyway...
Will too small of a stir-bar (and the vortex it produces) negatively affect my starter efficiency?
I recently built a stir plate using a computer fan and magnet out of an old HDD (as shown on Youtube).
My 2l. Erlenmeyer flask and stir-bar (~1") arrived yesterday. Of course I tested my homemade stir plate right away and was stoked to see it works like a charm.
The only thing that I am a bit worried about, is that I didn't get a full vortex like I have seen in all the demonstration videos. The vortex remained only 1-2" deep.
Should I be worried that the liquid won't be stirred enough, or is it okay the way it is?
Will too small of a stir-bar (and the vortex it produces) negatively affect my starter efficiency?
I recently built a stir plate using a computer fan and magnet out of an old HDD (as shown on Youtube).
My 2l. Erlenmeyer flask and stir-bar (~1") arrived yesterday. Of course I tested my homemade stir plate right away and was stoked to see it works like a charm.
The only thing that I am a bit worried about, is that I didn't get a full vortex like I have seen in all the demonstration videos. The vortex remained only 1-2" deep.
Should I be worried that the liquid won't be stirred enough, or is it okay the way it is?