Bio-Rad MJ Mini Gradient Thermal Cycler (3)
From Energy Efficient Laboratory Equipment
| MJ Mini Gradient Thermal Cycler | |
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| Manfacturer: | Bio-Rad |
| Product Type: | Thermal Cyclers |
| Model #: | PTC-1148 |
| Voltage: | 100-240 VAC |
| Speed: | 2.5°C/sec |
| Capacity: | A 6 x 8 sample array that accommodates 0.2 ml tubes, tube strips, 48-well plates, and up to twelve 0.5 ml tubes |
| Temperature Range: | 0-99°C but no more than 30°C below ambient |
| Website: | Brochure |
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Energy Efficiency Information
Energy Use and Power
| Power Mode | Definition (temperature, power setting, light features, etc.) | Power Draw | Can user set mode? | Hours per week (typical)* | kWh per week (typical)* |
| Rated capacity | Nameplate power rating | 400 W | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Active mode | Power draw under normal use | 30W-335.6W; 117.2W avg.
| 33.5 hours/week; used 4 times per week
| 4.776 kW per week
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| Lower power mode 1 | |||||
| Lower power mode 2 | |||||
| Stand-by level | Power draw when turned off but connected to power |
* Typical hours per week and kWh per week are provided for comparison basis only, laboratory values may vary significantly.
Efficiency Features
- N/A
Other Sustainability Features
- N/A
User Comments
* Suggested categories for commentary include: reliability, repair ease, whether or not components are easily replaceable, cost, and overall quality of design.
- Energy-use data was obtained using a Watts Up Pro ES power meter over a week-long period. Data collected at Stanley Hall UC Berkeley Molecular cell biology laboratory.
