Compact and High-Fidelity Thermal Cycler

Princeton
Molecular Biology
Graduate Student

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Company:

Bio-Rad

Product Name:

T100 thermal cycler

Catalog Number:

186-1096

Machine has been used for 1000+ working hours with no problems. Stores a large number of settings under different users and a small footprint. Has very few environmental sensors.

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Strange environmental sensors. Needs 20 cm clearance on all sides, and does not detect when top is open or closed.

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Summary

The Good

High fidelity and long working life

The Bad

Will run with top open

The Bottom Line

Haven't witnessed any decay in compressor or heater over lifespan of 3 years and 1000+ hours of active PCR. Very durable device at a good cost.

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