Selecting an Impeller for Your Overhead Stirrer
By Aimee O'Driscoll, 18 January 2019
We explain the most common impeller designs and their importance, and the reasons why impeller size should be carefully considered.
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Safety Considerations When Operating a Lab Centrifuge
By Aimee O'Driscoll, 19 December 2018
If used incorrectly, a lab centrifuge can be a dangerous piece of equipment. We explain the steps you can take to mitigate the risks involved in running a lab centrifuge.
Deciding Whether or Not to Use a Fume Hood With Your Rotary Evaporator
By Aimee O'Driscoll, 21 November 2018
We explain the considerations involved when deciding whether or not to use a fume hood with your rotary evaporator, plus offer some alternative options.
Cleaning and Maintaining a Rotor-Stator Homogenizer
By Aimee O'Driscoll, 16 November 2018
Find out about the options you have for cleaning your rotor-stator homogenizer, as well as best practices for maintaining your unit.
Deciding What Bath Liquid or Material to Use
By Aimee O'Driscoll, 16 November 2018
The decision of which liquid or material to use in your bath will depend on your specific application. We explain the options available and factors to consider.
Fair Pricing of Laboratory Equipment
By Carlton Hoyt, 09 November 2018
“How much will I pay for this lab equipment?”
For many lab equipment purchases from many different suppliers, that’s not a straightforward answer. There are often a million different “discounts” – new lab discounts, start-up discounts, educational discounts, because-you-asked-for-one discounts – and the prevalence of these discounts means that you never really know if you’re getting the best price. Many of these “discounts” are baked into the marked-up price that vendors are advertising (and many vendors often inflate the list price), meaning that not only are you not really getting a di...
Thermal Conductivity versus Infrared CO2 Sensors
By Aimee O'Driscoll, 06 October 2018
We explain thermal conductivity sensors and infrared CO2 sensors and discuss the practical implications of each.
Possible Reasons for Temperature Issues With Your Shaker
By Aimee O'Driscoll, 04 October 2018
We discuss possible reasons for temperature issues with your incubated shaker and provide solutions to help you troubleshoot.
The Advantages of Speed Ramping and Ramp Heating
By Aimee O'Driscoll, 24 September 2018
Speed ramping and ramp heating offer benefits, including improving safety and lowering the chance of ruining or losing your sample. Find out more about both features.
Differences Between Auto and Manual Defrost and Why They Are Important
By Aimee O'Driscoll, 23 September 2018
Laboratory freezers come with auto- or manual-defrost functions. We explain how each system works and discuss their advantages and drawbacks.
How to Use and Maintain Your Lab Balance
By Aimee O'Driscoll, 20 September 2018
Find out the steps you can take to help make sure your lab balance has a long life and that your balance readings are accurate.
Factors That Can Affect the Accuracy of Your Lab Balance Readings
By Aimee O'Driscoll, 24 August 2018
Find out about the factors that can have an impact on the accuracy of your lab balance readings and what you can do to ensure an accurate measurement.
Practical Differences Between Auto- and Manual-Defrost Freezers
By Harmen Zijlstra, 23 August 2018
Laboratory freezers come with auto- or manual-defrost, each being suitable for different lab environments. We explore the differences between the two types to help you decide which one is right for your lab.
Rotary Evaporator Packages and Why We Don't Offer Many
By Carlton Hoyt, 21 August 2018
The Pros and Cons of Jury-Rigging a Chiller
By Aimee O'Driscoll, 20 August 2018
We explain how a chiller can be jury-rigged and describe the advantages and disadvantages of such a setup.