FAQs: Thermal Blocks & Circulators
- How do the Thermal Blocks get their temperature?
- How do you set the Thermal Block temperature?
- What is the temperature range for the Thermal Blocks?
- What is the plate well to well or tube to tube temperature stability?
- What circulator is best for my application(s)?
- What if I only need cooling, heating or both temperatures for the applications?
- Can I have different temperatures from one circulator going to different Thermal Blocks?
- How fast can I achieve the following temperature changes in the Thermal Block?
- Can I program the Circulator and have it interface with other components?
- How do you monitor the specific temperature of the Thermal Block and consumable?
- What’s the difference between Peltier and MéCour Circulator driven thermal blocks?
- How much space does the Thermal Block take up?
- Can I expand the size of the thermal system for more plates or tubes?
- Does the Thermal Block throw off any temperature?
- Should I be concerned with leaks and contamination issues related to using a circulator?
- What if I need to move the Thermal Block away from the circulator for cleaning?
- What type of thermal fluid is used ?
- Does MéCour provide thermal systems, particularly Circulators for use on a global basis?
- What is the size of the circulator, electrical power requirements and how quiet is it?
- How stable is the bath temperature of the circulator?
Q: What are your circulator specifications?
A:
Circular specifications: Size and electrical power of circulator is based on demands of application ( temperature range). Generally all circulators are very quiet and of minimal impact to the laboratory environment. MéCour will always provide circulator specs, including the unit dimensions and utility requirements for any selected unit.
For example: A chiller only or heating/cooling circulator we generally recommend for a temp range of -20C to +200C has a footprint of approximately: 9” W x 23” L x 23” HT and use standard 120V.