6 Questions to Ask When Buying a CO2 Incubator
Thermo Scientific Heracell VIOS 160i www.thermoscientific.com How does the humidity contribute to optimal cell growth?- How does the CO2 sensor contribute to optimal cell growth?
- How does the design of the unit help users avoid contamination and what features are included to remove contamination?
- Do you need O2 control to simulate the environment for your experiment accurately?
- What uniformity and accuracy data is available for the incubator?
- Calculate the total cost of the product over one year including product price, installation, regular cleaning, labor, materials such as HEPA filters, etc.
Which CO2 Incubator Is In Your Lab?
| Water Jacketed | 60% |
| Air Jacketed | 36% |
| Direct Heat | 21% |
| Gel Jacketed | 1% |
| Other | 1% |
Top 10 Features/Factors Respondents Look For When Purchasing a CO2 Incubator
| Performance of product | 77% |
| Value for price paid | 75% |
| Stable CO2 control | 75% |
| Low maintenance/Easy to clean | 74% |
| Ease of use | 68% |
| Fast recovery times | 59% |
| Warranties | 59% |
| Audible and visible temperature alarms | 59% |
| Service and support | 55% |
| Low operating costs | 54% |
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