Laboratory Water Bath Maintenance

Clean the bath with soapy water and a cloth.

Laboratory water bath maintenance.

Maintenance for water filled baths it is recommended that the bath is drained cleaned and re filled on a weekly basis to avoid build up of salts and contamination. Maintenance for water filled baths it is recommended that the bath is drained cleaned and re filled on a weekly basis to avoid build up of salts and contamination. When the pan is removed for cleaning ensure the unit is unplugged. Cranson adds place your bath away from high traffic doorways and out of direct sunlight.

5 3 wash the lid properly with purified water. Use only distilled water float the sample so the lids stay dry and keep the bath covered as much as possible. 5 2 ensure the water level in water bath. You should never use bleach in a misguided attempt to sterilize a water bath because it will corrode the stainless steel interior.

5 4 remove the water from the water bath and wash the water bath with purified water and mop with a clean dry cotton cloth. 5 2 remove the lid from the water bath. Once the correct temperature is reached the laboratory water bath turns on and off to maintain a constant temperature. If you can find the user manual for the water bath you should check to see if there are any special cleaning instructions.

5 4 switch on the main power supply and instrument mains. 5 1 switch off the mains. Keeping the samples in place with racks also helps. Avoid the use of chlorine containing cleaning supplies such as bleach and abrasive scrubbers because they will damage the bath and cause it to rust.

5 1 ensure that the platform is dry. Our microprocessor controlled thermo scientific water baths provide superior temperature uniformity for your specific applications and offer unique features such as a seamless stainless steel interior chamber and epoxy coated exterior which make them resistant to corrosion and chemical damage. Afterwards thoroughly rinse the bath with water to make sure no soap is left behind. Regularly adding fresh water will replenish the oxygen which helps maintain the protective chromium oxide layer on the stainless steel.

Use only a damp cloth with mild detergents avoiding any corrosive cleaning agents. 5 2 connect the power supply. This is especially important if the water is stationary or has been boiled. How scientists use a bath also matters.

It should be sufficient to pour the heating element. Some top tips include the following. Wipe any debris off of the seal and avoid spilling water into the unit to avoid damage to electrical components. It is important to refill the bath with the right kind of water.