Digital Water Bath
A Digital Water Bath is a piece of laboratory equipment used to heat samples in water. It consists of a container filled with water and a heating element, often controlled digitally to maintain a precise temperature. These baths are commonly used in scientific research, medical laboratories, and industrial settings for various applications such as incubation, warming reagents, thawing samples, and maintaining constant experimental temperatures. Digital controls allow for accurate temperature settings and monitoring, making them essential tools in many scientific disciplines. The Digital Lab Water Bath for the general proposed application, external with powder coating finishing with wool insulation and a fully stainless steel water tank, comes with a digital control panel with multi-function.
Features of Digital Water Bath
- Digital Temperature Control: These water baths are equipped with digital temperature controls that allow users to set and maintain precise temperatures. This feature ensures accurate heating of samples to meet specific experimental requirements.
- Temperature Display: A clear digital display provides real-time feedback on the bath's temperature, allowing users to monitor the heating process closely.
- Adjustable Temperature Range: Most digital lab water baths offer a wide temperature range, allowing users to heat samples anywhere from ambient temperature up to high temperatures required for certain applications.
- Uniform Heating: The design of these water baths ensures uniform heating throughout the bath, minimizing temperature gradients and ensuring consistent conditions for all samples.
- Timer Function: Some models may include a timer function, allowing users to set a specific duration for the heating process. This feature is useful for experiments that require precise timing.
Technical Specifications:
Model Number |
NL 7063 X / 001 |
NL 7063 X / 003 |
Type |
Multi Lid |
Single Lid |
Tank Capacity |
11 Liters |
3 liters |
Temperature Range |
Ambient to 99°C |
Ambient to 100°C |
Dimension (LxWxH) |
510 x 310 x 245 mm |
212 x 312 x 190 mm |
Approx. Weight |
10 kg |
3.35 kg |
Test Procedure of Digital Water Bath
- Preparation: Ensure that the digital lab water bath is clean and free of any debris. Fill the water bath with distilled or deionized water to the appropriate level as indicated by the manufacturer. Turn on the water bath and allow it to reach the desired temperature. Use the digital controls to set the temperature according to the requirements of your experiment.
- Sample Preparation: Prepare your sample according to your experimental protocol. Ensure that it is properly labeled and securely sealed in a suitable container (e.g., test tube, flask, or beaker) that is compatible with the water bath.
- Placement of Sample: Carefully place the sample container into the water bath, ensuring that it is fully submerged in the water. Avoid overcrowding the water bath to ensure proper circulation of water and uniform heating.
- Temperature Monitoring: Use the digital temperature display on the water bath to monitor the temperature of the water bath throughout the heating process. Ensure that the temperature remains stable and consistent, making adjustments as necessary using the digital controls.
- Heating Process: Allow the sample to heat in the water bath for the specified duration according to your experimental protocol. Keep track of the heating time using a timer if necessary.
- Completion of Heating: Once the heating process is complete, carefully remove the sample container from the water bath using appropriate protective equipment (e.g., gloves).Turn off the water bath and allow it to cool down before emptying or cleaning.
- Post-Heating Procedures: Depending on your experimental protocol, you may need to further process or analyze the heated sample. Dispose of any waste materials properly and clean the water bath according to manufacturer guidelines to maintain its integrity for future use.