Bunsen Burners & Accessories

Choosing the Right Bunsen Burner

Bunsen burners provide an adjustable flame for heating substances during practical science experiments. When selecting a burner, the most important consideration is the type of gas available in your laboratory.

LPG Bunsen Burners

Our LPG Bunsen burner is designed for use with a suitable LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) supply. LPG burners are commonly used in laboratories equipped with LPG gas systems.

Natural Gas Bunsen Burners

Our natural gas Bunsen burner is designed for laboratories connected to a suitable natural gas supply. These burners have gas-specific components suited to the characteristics of natural gas.

LPG and natural gas Bunsen burners are not interchangeable. Always select a burner designed for your laboratory's gas supply and confirm compatibility with the equipment manufacturer or a suitably qualified gas professional.

Essential Bunsen Burner Accessories

The right accessories help create a practical laboratory heating setup. Delta Educational Supplies stocks gas tubing, tripods, heating mats, gas lighters and replacement parts for New Zealand school science laboratories.

Gas Tubing

Our LPG and natural gas Bunsen burners use 8 mm Bunsen burner tubing, available separately by the metre.

We also stock 6 mm Bunsen burner tubing for other burner models requiring this size. Before ordering, check the tubing requirements of your burner and ensure it is suitable for the gas supply and connections.

Laboratory Tripods and Heating Mats

Laboratory tripods provide support for suitable heating apparatus above a Bunsen burner. Choose from our short triangular laboratory tripod and tall triangular laboratory tripod to accommodate different laboratory setups.

Bunsen burner mats help protect work surfaces from heat during practical experiments.

Gas Lighters and Replacement Parts

Our flint gas lighter provides a convenient way to ignite Bunsen burners. We also supply replacement flints and Bunsen burner replacement barrels for compatible equipment.

Spirit Burners for Laboratory Heating

Spirit burners, also known as alcohol burners or spirit lamps, provide an alternative heat source for laboratory activities where a smaller, gentler flame is suitable.

Our range includes a 125 mL glass spirit burner with a metal cap, along with replacement wicks and replacement dome and screw caps.

Spirit burners must be used with an appropriate fuel, following the manufacturer's instructions and laboratory safety procedures. They should only be operated under suitable supervision and must never be refilled while hot or alight.

Bunsen Burners for NZ Schools & Laboratories

Bunsen burners are widely used in secondary school science laboratories, tertiary education and other laboratory environments for practical heating activities.

In New Zealand schools, they support chemistry and general science experiments, including heating substances, investigating chemical reactions and observing changes in materials. They are commonly used in practical activities associated with NCEA and Cambridge science programmes.

Delta Educational Supplies supplies Bunsen burners, gas tubing and laboratory heating accessories to schools and educational institutions throughout New Zealand. Whether you're replacing individual burners or equipping a new science laboratory, our range provides essential equipment for practical science teaching.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between an LPG and natural gas Bunsen burner?

LPG and natural gas Bunsen burners are designed for different gas supplies. They have gas-specific components to provide the correct gas and air mixture. The two types are not interchangeable, so it's important to select a burner that matches your laboratory's gas supply.

What size tubing do I need for a Bunsen burner?

Our LPG and natural gas Bunsen burners use 8 mm Bunsen burner tubing, available separately by the metre. We also stock 6 mm tubing for other burner models requiring this size. Always check your burner's specifications before purchasing replacement tubing.

What accessories do I need with a Bunsen burner?

Common accessories include suitable gas tubing, a flint gas lighter, a laboratory tripod and a heating mat. The equipment required depends on the experiment and your existing laboratory setup.

What is the difference between a Bunsen burner and a spirit burner?

A Bunsen burner connects to a suitable gas supply and provides an adjustable flame for laboratory heating. A spirit burner uses an appropriate liquid fuel and generally produces a smaller flame, making it suitable for certain activities where a gas burner is not required.

Are Bunsen burners suitable for school science laboratories?

Yes. Bunsen burners are commonly used in secondary school science laboratories for supervised practical experiments. They must be used with the correct gas supply, suitable accessories and appropriate laboratory safety procedures.