Laboratory equipment is one of the expenses that many laboratories incur. While laboratories depend on specialized, high-functioning equipment to conduct many of their processes, large price tags can … Read More
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Before Buying Second hand equipment:
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√ ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT ITS HISTORY Unlike a brand-new piece of equipment, used laboratory devices have a past. Typically, the longevity of the product and the quality of its performance will largely depend on how well it was taken care of , how often it was used. As such, it’s important to get answer if you want to determine if the used piece of equipment is worth purchasing. |
√ DETERMINATE THE AGE OF THE EQUIPMENT While some pieces of laboratory equipment can last for many years when properly maintained, it’s still a good idea of how old an instrument is. In doing so, you can get a better idea of how much usable life it has left in it and how much maintenance it will require.
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√ LOOK INTO THE SAFTY FEATURES OF THE EQUIPMENT It’s important to recognize that some pieces of older equipment may not have safety features that comply with undated standard. For example a device may not have a fume hood to ventilate toxins and other harmful chemicals. In such a case, you should look for a newer version of the equipment in order to maintain safety in your laboratory. |
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√ RESEARCH THE AVERAGE SERVICE LIFE OF THE EQUIPMENT Since the device has been used, it has probably been on the market for a fair amount of time. Thus, a decent number of reviews for the product have likely accumulated online. Such reviews to how well the equipment has stood the rest of time.
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√ LOOKING INTO THE REPUTATION OF THE SELLER Unlike buying a used car, you can’t simply run a vehicle history report to get information on a piece of lab equipment from a third-party source. As such, you’ll have to take the seller’s word regarding the current state of the instrument. To avoid getting swindled, it’s important to determine if a seller is trustworthy or not. One of the best ways to do so is by hearing what past customers have to say. |
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⇒ The Importance of Research Laboratory Maintenance Research scientists often operate under tight time constraints and manage many different tasks in any given day. Regardless of their busy schedules, it’s important for them to find time for laborat … Read More |
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