# Glassware / Consumables **URL:** https://www.evolver.bio/c/experiment/glassware-consumables/19.md [Latest](https://www.evolver.bio/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.evolver.bio/categories.md) --- ## [About the Glassware / Consumables category](https://www.evolver.bio/t/about-the-glassware-consumables-category/61)
**Author:** [@cmancuso](https://www.evolver.bio/u/cmancuso)\ **Replies:** 0
For everything related to vials, vial caps, media bottles, and other tubing unrelated to millifluidics. --- ## [10% Bleach - Where to buy? Best suppliers (Europe)?](https://www.evolver.bio/t/10-bleach-where-to-buy-best-suppliers-europe/609)
**Author:** [@KevinDM](https://www.evolver.bio/u/KevinDM)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 8:45am UTC](https://www.evolver.bio/t/10-bleach-where-to-buy-best-suppliers-europe/609 "2026-02-06T08:45:10Z")
Hi everyone, Where do you guys buy bleach (sodium hypochlorite)? Buying ready-to-use 10% bleach is easier, but more expensive of course. Could some people perhaps share where they buy their bleach and how they prepare… --- ## [3D print 5-port vial caps in ABS?](https://www.evolver.bio/t/3d-print-5-port-vial-caps-in-abs/572)
**Author:** [@KevinDM](https://www.evolver.bio/u/KevinDM)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2025, 3:56pm UTC](https://www.evolver.bio/t/3d-print-5-port-vial-caps-in-abs/572 "2025-06-01T15:56:06Z")
Hi everyone, Instead of nylon PA-12 to print these 5-port vial caps (\[hardware/Smart Sleeve/vial\_cap/5\_and\_7\_port\_nylon\_tube/vial\_cap\_5ports+sample.STL at master · FYNCH-BIO/hardware · GitHub\]), is it OK to use ABS as m… --- ## [Sterilisation of nylon caps](https://www.evolver.bio/t/sterilisation-of-nylon-caps/256)
**Author:** [@viktoriiagross](https://www.evolver.bio/u/viktoriiagross)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2021, 3:24pm UTC](https://www.evolver.bio/t/sterilisation-of-nylon-caps/256 "2021-01-22T15:24:08Z")
Hi everyone! I am Viktoriia, a PhD student, and I am just starting to work with Imane El Meouche with eVOLVER. I have a question about means of sterilisation of vial caps. Is there some way other than autoclave to ste… --- ## [Where can I order additional nylon caps?](https://www.evolver.bio/t/where-can-i-order-additional-nylon-caps/81)
**Author:** [@melosbor](https://www.evolver.bio/u/melosbor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2020, 8:58pm UTC](https://www.evolver.bio/t/where-can-i-order-additional-nylon-caps/81 "2020-07-28T20:58:04Z")
Can I order additional 3D printed vial caps from FynchBio? --- ## [Making Bottles and Media Splitters](https://www.evolver.bio/t/making-bottles-and-media-splitters/63)
**Author:** [@cmancuso](https://www.evolver.bio/u/cmancuso)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2019, 11:29am UTC](https://www.evolver.bio/t/making-bottles-and-media-splitters/63 "2019-10-08T11:29:57Z")
While some groups like to use large carboys for media, I find that individual bottles makes media preparation easier. It’s also essential for experiments with many different media types. Here’s how I make media bottles f… --- ## [Using nylon caps to determine culture volumes](https://www.evolver.bio/t/using-nylon-caps-to-determine-culture-volumes/91)
**Author:** [@bgwong](https://www.evolver.bio/u/bgwong)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 8:36pm UTC](https://www.evolver.bio/t/using-nylon-caps-to-determine-culture-volumes/91 "2019-06-05T20:36:56Z")
EDIT: Using syringe needles is recommended now (https://www.evolver.bio/t/recommendations-for-septas-and-needles/59) Summary In this tutorial, I hope to teach how to build your own Smart Sleeve vials and determine cultu… --- ## [Making vial caps w/ laser cutter and pipette tip](https://www.evolver.bio/t/making-vial-caps-w-laser-cutter-and-pipette-tip/67)
**Author:** [@cmancuso](https://www.evolver.bio/u/cmancuso)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 10:54pm UTC](https://www.evolver.bio/t/making-vial-caps-w-laser-cutter-and-pipette-tip/67 "2019-05-03T22:54:37Z")
Here’s how I make vial caps using a laser cutter, pipette tips, tubing, and luer adapters. You’ll need: 2 Female Luer Lock w/ 1/16" barb, polypropylene 1 Extended length pipette tip (same as used for sampling) 1 10-3… --- ## [Vial racks for dishwashing/autoclaving](https://www.evolver.bio/t/vial-racks-for-dishwashing-autoclaving/76)
**Author:** [@heinsz](https://www.evolver.bio/u/heinsz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 10:26pm UTC](https://www.evolver.bio/t/vial-racks-for-dishwashing-autoclaving/76 "2019-04-25T22:26:24Z")
Question: What racks can we use for holding vials in the dishwasher and autoclave? --- ## [Waste Container Recommendations](https://www.evolver.bio/t/waste-container-recommendations/72)
**Author:** [@langevin.am](https://www.evolver.bio/u/langevin.am)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 6:20pm UTC](https://www.evolver.bio/t/waste-container-recommendations/72 "2019-04-22T18:20:12Z")
What are the best waste containers to use? How would you recommend storing them under benchtops? (The links for the 5L containers and the carts with wheels that can fit under the bench would be most helpful, thanks!)