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Fortin Barometer Without Mercury for School Physics Labs | Kenya
KSh9,700
Features
- High-Accuracy Vernier Scale: Features an integrated, dual-unit scale accompanied by a sliding vernier scale that moves smoothly via a rack-and-pinion assembly to measure with a fine least count.
- Adjustable Cistern Mechanism: Equipped with a lower leather-bag reservoir and a knurled thumb-screw to effortlessly bring the liquid surface to the ivory pointer tip (scale zero).
- Rugged Outer Shielding: The internal glass column is housed inside a tough, enameled brass casing with a clear viewing slit for long-lasting lab durability.
- Built-In Ambient Thermometer: Includes a mounted glass thermometer to record surrounding lab temperatures, allowing students to apply thermal expansion corrections to their pressure data.
- Secure Vertical Alignment: Mounted onto a sturdy, polished wood backboard equipped with a wall-hanging ring and base leveling locking screws to maintain absolute verticality.
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Precision Fortin Barometer (Supplied Without Mercury) for School Laboratories
Teach the mechanics of atmospheric pressure with our high-precision Fortin Barometer. Sourced specifically for secondary schools, colleges, and university physics departments across Kenya, this instrument is the standard for introducing fluid dynamics and weather monitoring.
Note: For safe transit and regulatory compliance regarding hazardous materials, this apparatus is safely supplied empty (without mercury) and includes full instructions for laboratory filling and setup.
This apparatus features a premium borosilicate glass tube protected by a rugged, lacquered brass housing. It is optimized for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) physics practical syllabus, enabling students to manually align the cistern level with the zero-reference fiducial point for hyper-accurate readings.
Product specifications
- Apparatus Type: Modified Fortin-style Cistern Barometer
- Shipping Condition: Empty / Unfilled (Mercury is sourced separately for hazard-free transport)
- Housing Material: Heavy-duty lacquered brass tube mounted on a polished wooden backboard
- Reading Scale: Chemically engraved, dual-calibrated main scale (mmHg and inches)
- Vernier Adjustment: Rack-and-pinion movement with a least count of 0.1 mm
- Target Curriculum: KCSE Physics practicals, IGCSE Science, and Meteorological studies
Ordering Physics Laboratory Apparatus in Kenya
Sourcing curriculum-compliant laboratory hardware requires zero logistical friction. We partner with leading educational supply networks, to distribute durable, high-caliber science instruments nationwide. We support schools with competitive bulk packages and swift, protected delivery across Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Kisumu, Eldoret, and all 47 counties.
