Considering the large number of magnetic
stirring hot plates that
are damaged or unused in chemical laboratories, this Technology Report
presents guidelines for students to be able to diagnose problems,
and repair and maintain magnetic stirring hot plates using common
and low-cost parts, or even repurposed materials. In addition, this
paper presents a control board for stirring or heating with a circuit
that uses the triode for alternating current BTA08, as well as various
suggestions for refurbishing, maintaining, and replacing parts. Guidelines
are provided for diagnosing equipment and conducting a cost analysis
to determine the economic viability of proposed maintenance and repair
approaches.