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FREEZE DRYERS
RESOURCE
GUIDE
2017
BY TREVOR HENDERSON
MAINTENANCE TIP:
FREEZE DRYERS /
LYOPHILIZERS
To get the longest life out of your freeze dryer, experts
recommend keeping up with basic oil changes on the
vacuum pumps, neutralizing the stainless steel from acids,
and cleaning the collectors as you would on a refrigerator.
Most freeze dryers will last a long time with the proper care,
however, if a major component such as a condenser breaks, it
may be time to replace the unit.
Switching to methanol
For many biological samples, including urea, blood plasma, Finally, if you are shopping for a freeze-drying system,
Turner notes, Our freeze dryer is about 12 years old. Usually stainless steel from acids, and cleaning the collectors as you
its the pump that needs attention. The seals of the unit can all would on a refrigerator. In the end, a freeze dryers longevity
be replaced, so I dont think we would replace the unit until it depends on maintenance and care.
no longer chills.
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