WATER BATH, 7 litres, 20-95°C
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WATER BATH, 7 litres
Definition
A mains electricity (AC-powered) receptacle for water designed to immerse and keep objects or products at a hot, or less frequently, cold temperature.
The temperature can be controlled from a few degrees below or above ambient temperature to close to 100°C (212°F).
It typically consists of a corrosion-resistant container that can store water, heating elements, sensors, thermostats, and controls, allowing incubation of tubes before performing certain tests.
Specifications
Components
- Stainless steel container
- Stainless steel or plastic cover
- Stainless steel rack for centrifuge or haemolysis tubes
Technical specifications
- Container volume: 7 litres
- Dimensions:
- Ext. ± 468 x 356 x 237 mm
- Int. ± 240 x 210 x 140 mm
- Calibrated temperatures from 20°C to 95ºC
- Thermostatic control
- Alcohol thermometer
- Digital display
- Power supply mains
- voltage: 230 V, 50-60 Hz
- consumption: 1000 to 1200 W
Instructions for use
Please consult the “Updated laboratory procedures, 2022” available online via the Laboratory working Group sharepoint page: Laboratory Procedures and Resources.
https://msfintl.sharepoint.com/sites/msfintlcommunities/LabWG/SitePages/Laboratory-Manual-page.aspx
For offline access, contact your laboratory advisor.
Precautions for Use
Secure all electrical devices in the laboratory with a UPS double conversion. To define the best sizing of the UPS, contact your biomedical or energy referent.
Maintenance
- For descaling the waterbath, use household vinegar, 5-12% (local purchase recommended)
- For decontaminating the waterbath, used denatured alcohol or isopropyl alcohol 70%, for surfaces (local purchase recommended)
MSF requirements
Model designed to improve some tests (e.g. Pastorex).