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Monday, November 2, 2015
PRO Generator Probe Maintenance
Do you know how easy it is to take apart a PRO Quick Connect Generator Probe?
This makes this 316SS probe ideal for cleaning in-between samples.
Take a look...
Once you take apart a PRO Quick Connect Generator Probe, it can be easily cleaned through one of these methods, or whatever your protocol calls for:
Chemical process - Germicidal solutions (formalin, phenol, alcohol etc.) can disinfect in most cases.Residues of the germicide must subsequently be removed with sterilized water.
Please ensure that all chemical processes are compatible with 316SS and PTFE.
Sterilizing by humid heat – This means sterilizing with steam at a pressure of 2 bar above atmosphere and a temperature of 120oC.
PRO Generators are heat resistant up to 390° F / 198° C.
Sterilizing by hot air - Hot air sterilization is normally carried out at 160 to 190oC.
PRO Generators are heat resistant up to 390° F / 198° C
Flaming - This method can be used, however, it is only effective on external surfaces.
PRO Generators are heat resistant up to 390° F / 198° C
You'll also want to regularly inspect the wearing parts of your generator probe.
Here are some guidelines for doing that;
Perform a simple lower bearing maintenance check
It is time to replace your lower bearing...
• if the inside diameter of the lower bearing fits loosely on the outside diameter of the shaft
• if you are able to wiggle and tilt the bearing
Perform a PTFE washer check
This is simple enough...
• is the white Teflon washer missing? These tend to get misplaced when cleaning and often the generator is reassembled without the washer
• is the white Teflon washer worn?
If you answered "yes" to any of the above questions, it is time to replace your washer.
"Now that I have performed a routine generator maintenance check, I need to order parts."
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