{"id":3743,"date":"2014-04-08T10:00:28","date_gmt":"2014-04-08T15:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coleparmer.com\/blog\/?p=3743"},"modified":"2019-09-24T11:22:40","modified_gmt":"2019-09-24T17:22:40","slug":"how-to-use-your-utility-bath","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coleparmer.com\/blog\/how-to-use-your-utility-bath\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Your Utility Bath"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your new utility bath <\/a>has arrived and you\u2019re ready to start using it in your lab. The first step in set up is location. Place your water bath on a table or bench that is level. It should be located in an area that does not have drafts or wide temperature variations (for example, near furnace, heater, or air conditioning vents).<\/p>\n

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Thermo Scientific Aquabath 10L Analog Utility Bath<\/p><\/div>\n

Filling it Up<\/strong><\/p>\n

When samples are placed the bath, the liquid level is about one inch from the top. To make sure your temperature readings are accurate, the liquid level should not drop to less than two inches from the bottom of the unit.<\/p>\n

Using distilled water in the unit is preferred, but other fluids can be used depending on your application. Fluids should be compatible with the bath materials and meet health and safety requirements. When using water, include a few drops of Lab Algicide<\/a> to prevent algae formation.<\/p>\n

Do NOT use these fluids in your bath:<\/p>\n