2013 Pipettes Survey Results

View some of the results from our latest pipettes product survey.

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The most common errors our readers experience with their pipettes, based on our latest survey, include:

Human errors27%
Viscosity reduces accuracy16%
Liquids stick to tip15%
Immersed tips carry over liquid13%
Surface tension reduces accuracy10%
Pipettes take up more liquid7%
Liquids evaporate4%
Other4%
Liquid temperature3%

The types of pipettes our readers are using or planning to purchase for their labs:

 UsingPlanning to Purchase
Manual: single-channel28%4%
Manual: multi-channel16%2%
Manual: fixed volume11%2%
Electronic: single-channel8%3%
Electronic: multi-channel7%2%
Electronic: fixed volume1%1%
Repeater12%2%
Other1%0%

The frequency of fume hood inspections in respondents' labs:

Annually49%
Quarterly15%
Every six months15%
Monthly11%
Every two years or more4%
Not applicable2%
Don't Know6%

The amount of time individuals in our readers’ labs spend per day working with their pipettes:

Less than 1 hour29%
1 - 2 hours29%
2 - 3 hours17%
Over 3 hours26%

For more information on pipettes, including useful articles and a list of manufacturers, visit www.labmanager.com/pipettes

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