[RASMB] ITC instrumentation

[Lake Paul]

Chad,
I have an ITC 200 that I have been extensively using (2-4x a week)  for the
past year or so. It is an extremely sensitive instrument with  a couple of
design flaws. 1. The fill port adapter that connects the washing module to
the can lead to breakage in the in syringe (which are damn expensive!). You
have to be extremely careful during connections. The other major flaw is the
washing module. I am on my THIRD replacement. It seems that the internal
pumps are failing at an alarming rate. Fortunately, the washing modules are
on a year limited warranty and if you call up GE you can get a replacement
in a couple of weeks or so. 
Overall the instrument has been great for me, no complaints. Just make sure
that the users are trained well and also limiting the number of users will
prolong the life of the instrument.
Best,
Lake 

Lake N. Paul, PhD
Biophysics Research Specialist
Discovery Park - Bindley Biosciences Center Purdue University
1203 West State Street
West Lafayette, Indiana, 47905
765.494.4960
BioAnalytical Lab Website:
http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/bioanalytical/


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From: rasmb-bounces at rasmb.bbri.org [mailto:rasmb-bounces at rasmb.bbri.org] On
Behalf Of Chad Brautigam
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 12:23 PM
To: rasmb at rasmb.bbri.org
Subject: [RASMB] ITC instrumentation

Hello to All,

Recently, on another bulletin board I subscribe to, there were some
uncomplimentary comments regarding recently purchased GE iTC200 instruments,
but high praise for the TA small-volume Nano ITC.

I was surprised at this turn of events, because, way back in 2009, I polled
some iTC200 users, and they were universally happy with their instruments.

We are considering acquiring a new small-volume ITC.  Can anyone in
RASMB-land comment on your experiences with GE v. TA?  Any information or
recommendations you can provide will be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,
Chad

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Chad A. Brautigam, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Biochemistry
The University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
Rm. ND10.214A
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75390-8816
Office:  214-645-6384
Fax:  214-645-5383
Email:  chad.brautigam at utsouthwestern.edu



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