Re: autoclave gaskets

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> The Castle has a mechanical timer--shuts off after 30 minutes. You do
> have to remember to vent though.
>

That is better than the P-C that you have to rotate the dial to fill, to
start the cycle, the stop the cycle and to begin venting, then open the door
physically. There were days when the ladies would only run one cycle for
the entire day--one 6 hour cycle.

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Amatus

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"Mark & Steven Bornfeld" <bornfeldmung@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:ZTLOe.2797$SW1.428@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Amatus Cremona wrote:
>>>I took a chance and bought this one on ebay. There was a short in the
>>>wiring that I fixed, and then I noticed it leaked before pressure was
>>>reached. It's going to be my backup.
>>>
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>>
>> We try to change the gaskets once a year as a preventative measure. I
>> can understand the reluctance to invest lots of money into a used machine
>> until you know for sure that it works well.
>>
>> Personally, I prefer the electronic autoclaves that vent and shut off by
>> themselves. I have never been able to get staff to be consistent at
>> rotating dials on a manual autoclave, therefore, one cycle would end up
>> running for 5-6 hours instead of 45 minutes. I figure the savings in
>> electricity (and stress) pay for the machine. Every 18-24 months, the
>> electronic autoclaves seem to require some service though. I have an old
>> OCM in the back room for use when the big modern one is out for service.
>> Some office manage to hire staff people who actually pay attention to the
>> autoclave and spin the dial at the right times. I never was so lucky.
>>
>>
>
> The Castle has a mechanical timer--shuts off after 30 minutes. You do
> have to remember to vent though.
>
> Steve
>
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> Mark & Steven Bornfeld DDS
> http://www.dentaltwins.com
> Brooklyn, NY
> 718-258-5001


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