Heating magnetic stirrer 16 L – LSCI

Quick Answer: Heating magnetic stirrer 16 L – LSCI is a large hotplate stirrer rated to heat and mix up to sixteen litres of liquid, listed with the code LSCI. It is the largest heated stirrer in the range, meant for big batches and for heated baths.

Choosing a 16 L Stirrer

The step from a 12 L to a heating magnetic stirrer 16 L matters when batches regularly fill a 10 L flask or a wide beaker, or when a large bath of water has to be both heated and circulated. A higher rating generally goes with a stronger drive, so a long stir bar keeps its grip in a wide vessel where a smaller unit would let it decouple. If most of your work stays below a few litres, a smaller stirrer heats faster and takes less bench space.

A heated, stirred bath is one of the most useful jobs for a big hotplate stirrer. A large borosilicate crystallising dish or beaker of water on the plate, circulated by the stir bar, holds several flasks or bottles at an even temperature. It serves as a simple alternative when the thermostatic water bath is busy, provided the water is checked with a thermometer.

LSCI in the title is a supplier or series code that the listing does not explain. The plate size and material, the maximum temperature and the heaviest vessel the plate can carry are not stated, and are worth confirming at enquiry if heavy vessels will be used.

Large-Scale Uses

• Heating and stirring large batches of solution or media in a central prep room
• Running an improvised stirred water bath for several flasks at once
• Dissolving large quantities of salts for practical examinations or school-wide stock
• Warming large volumes of water for a class calorimetry or heat-transfer practical

Safety with Big Hot Volumes

• Stand the stirrer on a solid bench that can carry the full vessel’s weight, well back from the edge.
• Move large hot vessels only when necessary, with heat-resistant gloves and a second person or a trolley.
• Keep a lid or loose cover on large baths to cut heat loss and steam.
• Check the power lead and plug before long heating sessions, and never cover the stirrer’s vents.

Specifications

Why Choose LabEquip

Prep rooms, college laboratories and training centres that make up solutions in bulk are the usual buyers of a 16 L heated stirrer. LabEquip lists it in General Lab Products with the smaller heating magnetic stirrer 12 L for comparison; send batch sizes and vessel types through the contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is a 16 L stirrer better than a 12 L one?

When batches regularly exceed about 8 to 10 L, or when wide vessels need a long stir bar to keep moving. For smaller batches, a 12 L or smaller unit heats faster and uses less bench space.

Can this stirrer heat a water bath for other flasks?

Yes. Heat a large dish or beaker of water with a stir bar on the plate and stand the flasks in it. Check the water with a thermometer, since the plate setting does not read the bath temperature.

What does LSCI mean in the title?

It is a code carried in the product name and is not explained in the listing. It does not change how the stirrer is used; ask for the model details when ordering if you need them for your records.

What stir bar works in a 10 L vessel?

A long bar, commonly 70 to 80 mm or more, a little shorter than the base diameter. Start at a low speed so the heavy liquid can pick up movement without the bar decoupling.

Is it safe to leave a large batch heating unattended?

Avoid it. Large volumes take a long time to heat, which tempts users to walk away, but boiling over, a cracked vessel or evaporation to dryness can still happen. Check regularly and use a timer.

Can plastic containers be used on a 16 L stirrer?

Only for stirring at room temperature. Polypropylene carboys and buckets soften when heated, so heated work belongs in borosilicate glass.

Last Updated: September 2026