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For most of my cleaning I use an ultrasonic with L&R chemicals, but I still like to clean my balance and jewels separately.

Like most of us I think, I started with this inexpensive glass "alcohol jar:"

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Which works okay, but it doesn't have a flat bottom, it's kind of big knocking around my desk, and the lid doesn't seal at all, which causes my expensive (but effective) hairspring dip to evaporate very quickly.

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So I briefly thought about upgrading to the Bergeon benzine cup until I saw the price tag.

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This guy was a little too fancy for me...

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I did a bunch of searching around for benzine jars, then I decided to look on the scientific glass website and found the magic search words: "low form weighing bottle."

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Even the made-in-USA Pyrex one is a third the price of a Bergeon.

Just wanted to share for those like me who are happy to pay a premium for quality, but not happy to pay a premium for a brand name.

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I had the same issue - turns out that the best solution comes at the best price..... free!!!

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6 hours ago, ManSkirtBrew said:

So I briefly thought about upgrading to the Bergeon benzine cup until I saw the price tag.

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🤢 How do they come up with these prices.... and who is paying them??

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