How Heater Size Affects Glassware Washer Run Times

When working in the fast-paced lab environment, you don’t have time to worry about mundane tasks like cleaning labware. Yes, you can maximize your output by automating this inevitable task with a laboratory glassware washer, but the question arises – how long will it take to get contaminant free glassware? You should consider the multiple factors that go into determining glassware washer run times when selecting your specific model.

The amount of time required to clean a load of dirty labware is determined by the washer’s heater size, power supply and programming flexibility.

The power supply is of the utmost importance when selecting a new glassware washer for your lab. The electrical configuration will directly affect the efficiency and productivity of your glassware washer, so it should not be based solely on the easiest connection to the building’s power source. It is well worth the time and effort to identify the best energy source to avoid the potential of reduced performance in the future.

The heating rate is the biggest determinant of the overall time required for a washer to complete a run. Current rating and heater size determines how fast the feedwater is heated for each fill. The greater number of fills a program has, the greater affect the feedwater heating rate will have on the run time. And the more powerful the heater, the faster the wash or rinse run, and the more productive the washer will be.

Non-viable particles include dust or other non-living materials that may transmit viable particles within the aseptic area. Maximum counts for non-viable particles are noted in the following tables for US and EU GMP.