From: David Coder (d_coder@MSN.com)
Date: Tue Dec 24 2002 - 10:31:32 EST
Tony, As I recall the connector leads to a filter for venting. If (and only if) you are running samples that pose no biohazard, you can easily run the instrument for the short term by simply removing the unbroken end of the quick-disconnect coupler and allowing the waste tank to vent to the air. (Again, for completely safe and non-biohazardous samples, you could simply run the waste line from the instrument straight into the waste water drain in lab. The waste tank will never get full.) The couplers are made by Colder Products Co. (www.colder.com). Get several as the bulkhead couplers seem to break more frequently (it's probably the angle at which they're remove/inserted--unpredicted design 'feature'). For the waste connectors, you could avoid any future breakage by getting a chrome-plated brass coupler; more expensive but it won't break. Dave ------------------ David M. Coder, Ph.D. Consultant in Cytometry Seattle, Washington tel./message: 206-499-3446 email: d_coder@msn.com -----Original Message----- From: Sent: Saturday, December 21, 2002 5:01 AM To: cyto-inbox Subject: Broken connector on FACScan The white waste container connector on our FACScan has broken and I'm in need of some assistance. This is the connector that's attached to the instrument, not the tank (see attached photos). The connector looks as though it's supposed to be connected to a line that runs into the instrument, but I cannot see one. Anyone know about this? Also, what does one of these things cost to replace? Thanks, Tony -- Tony Schountz, Ph.D. Dept. of Biology Mesa State College Grand Junction, CO 81506 http://www.mesastate.edu/~tschount/
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