The H4000-HS is the Benchmark Hotplate Magnetic Stirrer — entry-tier heat+stir chassis at $472. $159 step-up over the heat-only H4000-H ($472.00) or stir-only H4000-S ($472.00). Cheapest hotplate stirrer in the Benchmark Scientific cohort.
SAFETY FLAG (caution): High-temperature surface burn hazard.
Voltage options: This unit can be ordered with European voltage requirements (230V/50Hz). Contact us to order.
Key Specifications
| SKU | H4000-HS |
| Type | Hotplate magnetic stirrer (entry tier) |
| Voltage | 120 V / 60 Hz or 230 V / 50 Hz |
| Power | 500 W |
| H4000 triad sisters | H4000-H heat-only ($472.00), H4000-S stir-only ($472.00) |
| Step-up alternatives | H3770-HS Digital Stirrer compact ($531), H3710-HS Digital Stirrer 10 × 10" ($882) |
| List price | $472 |
H4000 Triad Decision
| SKU | Heat | Stir | List |
| H4000-H | Yes | No | $472.00 |
| H4000-S | No | Yes | $472.00 |
| H4000-HS (this product) | Yes | Yes | $472 |
Pick the H4000-HS when:
- Entry-tier heat+stir workflow at lowest cost
- Educational lab / undergraduate teaching — basic combined hotplate-stirrer
- Backup / second-station chassis at compact format
Step up to H3770-HS Digital ($531) for digital precision control at compact format.
Step up to H3710-HS Digital 10 × 10" ($882) for digital + larger surface area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does the H4000-HS combine? A: Both heating and magnetic stirring in one entry-tier chassis, versus the heat-only H4000-H and stir-only H4000-S ($472.00 each).
Q: What power and voltage does it use? A: 500 W, on a 120V/60Hz or 230V/50Hz chassis; a 230V configuration is available by special order.
Q: When should I step up to a digital stirrer? A: Step to the H3770-HS Digital ($531) for digital precision control at compact size, or the H3710-HS Digital 10 × 10" ($882) for digital control plus a larger surface.
Q: What accessories does it need? A: Stir bars (H4000-BAR $11 single, H4000-BAR-10 $96 bulk) and optionally the H4000-ROD ($25) for thermometer/probe mounting.
Ordering & Configuration
Plan stir-bar inventory (H4000-BAR $11 single, H4000-BAR-10 $96 bulk).
Plan accessory pairing — H4000-ROD ($25) for thermometer / probe mounting.
Confirm at quote: voltage / plug type, intended workflow, accessory pairing, stir-bar inventory, and lead time.
Warranty: Per Benchmark Scientific standard capital-equipment terms.
H4000 hotplate / stirrer triad: H4000-H heat-only ($472.00), H4000-S stir-only ($472.00), H4000-HS (this product) heat+stir ($472). See H4000-H anchor for full hotplate tier ladder (H4000 entry → H3770 digital → H3710 digital 10×10").
