10 Questions to Ask When Buying a Bath or Chiller
- Does the product have any exclusive features? What sets it apart from other vendors’ chillers or baths?
- Is it important for your lab that the vendor have ISO 9001 certification?
- What is the warranty period? What does it cover?
- Who do I contact for post-sale support?
- Is service provided by the manufacturer or a third-party provider?
- Are service plans available? If so, is there an on-site option?
- Where are the products manufactured?
- Does the unit have the appropriate cooling or heating capacity for the application? Is there enough reserve capacity to account for environmental cooling or heating losses?
- Does the manufacturer offer the necessary accessories for the application? (Tubing, fluid, adapters, electronic interfaces, etc.)
- Does the manufacturer understand the application and provide a thorough explanation of calculations to recommend the proper instrument?
What's Your Operating Temperature?
| Less than -100°C | 2% |
| -50°C to -100°C | 2% |
| 0°C to -50°C | 14% |
| 0°C to 50°C | 50% |
| 50°C to 100°C | 30% |
| More than 100°C | 2% |
Top 10 Features/Factors Respondents Look For When Purchasing A New Bath or Chiller
| Performance of Product | 98% |
| Low Maintenance/Easy to Clean | 95% |
| Greater Temperature Uniformity, Stability, and Control | 93% |
| Value for Price Paid | 92% |
| Low Operating Costs | 85% |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 80% |
| Ease of Use; Ergonomic Operation | 79% |
| Digital Temperature Control | 78% |
| Warranties | 77% |
| Size of Water Bath | 76% |
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