Eppendorf F740HI Racking Study

Introduction

Ultra-Low Temperature (ULT) freezers are well known to be high consumers of energy. Holding set temperatures 90°C to 100°C colder than their environment will always require a significant amount of energy.

One way to reduce ULT freezer energy consumption is to warm up the set temperature. By doing so energy consumption will be reduced from 18-34% depending on the model, age & condition of the freezer.

When considering warming up their ULT freezers, some end users raise concerns that by taking such an action they may expose their samples/contents to unfavorable temperatures during their day to day operation.

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Door Opening Performance Study, Fridges and Freezers, University of Bristol

This study aims to highlight some of the data and criteria which should be considered when selecting the most sustainable solution based on the specific needs of the researcher, their laboratory and the materials they are storing.

Barts Cancer Institute Tissue Culture Labs Sustainability

A look at how Barts Cancer Institute have used the  iWash™, the world’s first and only slide washer especially designed for single-use cell counter slides to improve sustainability in their tissue culture labs.

Best Practice to Minimise Lab Freezer Running Costs

A case study on the best practice to minimise lab freezer running costs in the Department of Chemistry, University of Warwick. 

Comparing the Performance of Fridges Case Study

Report from Green Light Laboratories comparing the performance of energy and temperature on a range of fridges at the University of Birmingham. 

Shaking Incubator Energy Consumption Case Study

Report from Green Light Laboratories on 'Shaking Incubator Energy Consumption' at the Francis Crick Institute, Kings College London and M.R.C Laboratory of Molecular Biology.

First published in Labmate UK & Ireland, Volume 45, Issue 1.

ULT Freezer Racking Study - Part ||

Read part || of the report from Green Light Laboratories on the impact of different metals used for ULT racking. 

The data was collected over a three week period at the Department of Plant Sciences, University of Oxford. The Eppendorf ULT freezer (F570h) tested was supplied for the study by Scientific Laboratory Supplies Ltd and the racking was supplied by Wesbart UK Ltd.

ULT Freezer Racking Study - Part |

The data was collected over a three week period at the Department of Plant Sciences, University of Oxford. The Eppendorf ULT freezer (F570h) tested was supplied for the study by Scientific Laboratory Supplies Ltd and the racking was supplied by Wesbart UK Ltd.  

York St John University Case Study

Read our latest case study focusing on our work with the York St John University Biomedical Teaching Lab.

Dr Sue Jones, Director of Biomedical Science had this to say about SLS:

"Working with one major supplier made it much easier for us to co-ordinate orders and to ensure that we purchased some items in bulk, thus maximising any discounts and streamlining our ordering processes. I have always found working with SLS to be a pleasant and efficient process. Bill Toon the Senior Territory Sales Manager at Scientific Laboratory Supplies Ltd is helpful, knowledgeable and has years of experience, making him the ideal person to advise on equipment and product needs.”

ULT Freezer Racking Study with the University of Oxford and Green Light Laboratories

Read the report from Green Light Laboratories on the impact of ULT racking upon performance at the University of Oxford below.

The data was collected over a two week period at the Department of Plant Sciences, University of Oxford. The Eppendorf ULT freezer (F570h) tested was supplied for the study by us and the racking was supplied by Westbart.

Research and Development Case Study

Take a look at our work with with a prominent Research & Development company in Liverpool.

We provided this customer with a wide variety of consumables, chemicals and equipment for their lab.

“Overall, we have had a fantastic experience from SLS. We appreciate that we are noticed as frequently using SLS as a supplier, which makes the discounts on products bought greater, increasing the likelihood of SLS having the cheapest quotes without the quality of the products being affected."

University of Sheffield Case Study

Take a look at our work with Dr Fenton from the University of Sheffield.

We helped him with equipment for his new lab, and he was very pleased with the results and the service we delivered.

"SLS’s customer service, searching and finding the best price on the consumables I’ve needed has been absolutely fantastic. Dealing with SLS has been a pleasure; they are ready to help with any inquires and are very responsive."

LEIA Case Study

Take a look at our work with with LEIA, fire fighting chemistry, equipment and techniques specialists, based in Northampton.

We have provided LEIA with a wide range of laboratory equipment to carry out their research. Find out more here.

“We have purchased Lab equipment, accessories and consumables from SLS for our labs since 2012 and have always found their service, exceptional. Claire Hunnisett has so much knowledge about every product, and her memory about products is second to none. We have found the prices reasonable and would recommend SLS to anyone looking for a reliable, knowledgeable helpful company to supply their lab with all of the equipment they may need.”

Our new glove recycling initiative at Birmingham University

Over the past year, we have implemented a new glove recycling initiative at Birmingham University School of Metallurgy and Materials. We have been working closely with our supplier, Kimberly-Clark Professional™ on their RightCycle® scheme to turn 10 boxes (1000 gloves) a week into plastic pellets, creating new plastic products.