Induction cooktop
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Induction cooktops use magnetic fields to heat cookware directly, making them safer and more energy efficient. Try induction cooking before purchasing by borrowing a portable induction cooktop from our libraries.
Thermal camera
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A thermal imaging camera helps quickly find cool and hot spots and identify draughts so you can better seal your home and insulate to keep a comfortable temperature.
Power-mate
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Use a Power-Mate Lite to find out which appliances in your home are high energy consumers.
Bird Watching Kit
Our bird watching kit consists of binoculars, strap, cloth and handy compact Australian Bird Guide in a small carry container. It is perfect for nature lovers who want to do a spot of bird watching whether in your backyard, out on a walk or even visiting Kingston’s local Edithvale wetlands.
Citizen Science Kit - Exploring Biodiversity
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Curious about what wildlife lives near you?
The Exploring Biodiversity kit contains smartphone lenses, binoculars, Field note book and pen, Biodiversity activity guide and a step-by-step activity guide to help you get started. Use your smartphone and the iNaturalist app to help create a living record of life on Earth. By recording and sharing observations, this citizen science project creates research-quality data for scientists working to better understand and protect nature.
Citizen Science Kit - Measuring Light in the Sky
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Enjoy stargazing?
The Measuring Light in the Night kit contains a Sky Quality Meter, red LED light flashlight, planisphere chart, and a step-by-step activity guide to help you get started. You can use a Sky Quality Meter to collect light pollution levels and report your findings with the Globe at Night app or website. The data from this citizen science project is used to monitor levels of light pollution around the world.