A laboratory will have a number of equipment needs that will be unique to it. Whether it is an academic or commercial lab, meeting these needs will be essential for performing the analytical work demanded of the laboratory workers. A laboratory water bath is an important piece of equipment for many labs. Here are some things to consider when installing a laboratory water bath.

Be Aware Of The Water Needs Of The Bath

Laboratory managers are often guilty of underestimating the water needs of these baths. In many instances, the laboratory bath will need as much water as a standard sink. Failing to be mindful of these water needs can lead to the bath receiving too little water to function correctly. In order to learn the water pressure capacity of your plumbing system, you may need to have a plumber perform some basic tests to measure the capacity of your laboratory plumbing system. For labs with limited water pressure, there are low flow baths available that will require less water than standard units.

Keep Records For Cleaning And Inspecting The Water Bath

As with the other equipment in your laboratory, it is essential to keep these items clean and organized to avoid the risk of cross-contamination. In addition to leading to potentially expensive incorrect results, cross-contamination can also lead to dangerous situations as some chemicals can react explosively or create hazardous fumes if combined. By creating a system for logging when the laboratory bath was used and cleaned, you will be able to assign responsibility for this core maintenance work for your lab.

Train Employees On Using And Shutting Down The Water Bath

It can be a common mistake for laboratory managers to underestimate the complexity of using a modern laboratory bath system. However, these systems will have a number of different settings and variables that can be used depending on the needs of the worker. To make sure that all of the employees are able to take advantage of the full range of features and options, you will need to create a training program for all of your workers to complete. This program should include both the features that they are the most likely to need to use as well as the steps for completing an emergency shut down of the bath. This can be necessary for limiting damages if the bath suffers a major leak or other potentially damaging problem.

Act Promptly When Anomalies Are Noticed With The Bath's Performance

If you ever notice the laboratory sink behaving in an unusual manner, professional service technicians should immediately be contacted and scheduled to work on the bath. Minor performance anomalies with the bath can quickly escalate into major malfunctions if they are not corrected.

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