Key aspects of buying a laboratory fridge

Welcome back to our blog. Today we are going to address some key aspects of buying a laboratory fridge that will be useful to make the decision.

Choosing the best refrigeration equipment is crucial when running a laboratory that performs tests or experiments on samples. Many medical samples are sensitive to temperature, to other environmental factors and they become useless without proper storage. 

It’s not enough to keep the samples cold. This is why a laboratory fridge keeps temperatures within a very specific range, it prevents the samples from becoming contaminated, and it performs other specific features that the lab can need.

Choosing a refrigerator for the lab is not simple. Many laboratory fridges perform specific functions that may not be the right ones for a determinate lab. Before making a purchase, it is necessary to find out exactly what we are looking for.

Some questions related to the key aspects of buying a laboratory fridge are the following.

How much storage capacity do I need?

One of the important key aspects of buying a laboratory fridge is to know how many samples will need to be stored in the lab fridge. The increased capabilities allow taking more samples at once, but it can lead to higher operating costs.

It will be also important to calculate the size of the freezer. Lab rooms are often full of equipment, and there may be not room for the fridge or the lab freezer. In this case, we recommend choosing two smaller refrigerators, which will complete the necessary storage capacity and which will be easier to place in the room.

Another factor to be taken into account is the transfer of the new refrigerator to the laboratory. A 3-door laboratory freezer is not a small equipment, so it is important to make sure there is adequate access to place it.

Do I need a control system?

The need for a temperature control system depends on the sensitivity of the samples to temperature changes. If they are to be stored at precise temperatures, a control system and alarms can make the difference between a fresh and useful sample and a damaged one.

The control systems of laboratory refrigerators usually cost more. If it is not expected to have to store very temperature sensitive samples, a laboratory fridge without a control system can meet the needs as well. On the other hand, if we are not sure which samples the lab will need to process, investing in a control system is a good idea.

What are my temperature needs?

Laboratory refrigerators are designed to keep internal temperatures within a specific range. It is important to choose a fridge that can meet all the requirements of the samples: after all, that is the goal of it. The different models of the equipment work best for different types of samples, so it is essential to choose one that suits the needs.

If we think we’re going to need to store a variety of different samples, we should consider a lab fridge-freezer combo, which offers a wide range of possible internal temperature.

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