Author Archives: Jason Doolittle

Open lid on Rotanta 460 centrifuge

Tools needed: First turn off and unplug the centrifuge. The lid latch release can be accessed through a hole on the front panel of the centrifuge. (See photo). The lid is released by engaging the mechanism with a 5mm hex key and rotating counter clockwise. Unfortunately, a standard L-shaped hex key is not long enough… Read More »

Remove Rotor from Hettich Centrifuge

To remove the rotor from a Hettich centrifuge (Rotanta, Rotina, etc): Open the centrifuge and locate the nut at the center of the rotor. If your rotor has a plate secured with four screws surrounding the central nut, leave those screws alone. The plate is part of the rotor removal mechanism. Using a 5mm hex… Read More »

Replace Pressure sensor in Sterilemax steam sterilizer ST75925

The pressure sensor for the Sterilemax ST75925 is Thermo Scientific part number TDX5 and can be ordered at labequipmentparts.com. This is an off-the-shelf part with part number MPX5700DP and can be acquired for a much lower price from electronics parts suppliers if you are so inclined. MPX5700DP at Digikey. Steps: Make sure the chamber is not… Read More »

Troubleshoot low lower temperature alarm in Norlake NSHI331 Large Capacity Incubator

This article is intended to address the condition where the incubator effectively maintains the upper air temperature and product temperature but is unable to maintain the lower air temperature to within 0.2 degC of the upper air temperature. This criteria assumes the door ajar switch is operating properly. Warning: This troubleshooting procedure may involve working in… Read More »

How does a Fyrite work

What is a fyrite?/What is a fyrite used for? How to use a fyrite. How does a fyrite work? Help improve this article. Where can I get a fyrite? Papers or articles about fyrite. Fyrite pictures. What is a fyrite?/What is a fyrite used for? A fyrite is a volumetric gas analysis device.  The device… Read More »