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How to Make the Most of Your CO2 Incubator

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Guidelines on contamination prevention from NuAire, Inc.

4 Oct 2016
Alex Waite
Editorial Assistant

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These application notes explain how to get the best performance from your CO2 incubator, from to considerations when making a purchasing decision, to performing maintenance once it’s in your lab.

1. CO2 Incubator Buying Guide: Key Considerations

This buying guide from NuAire Inc. covers the key considerations when making a purchasing decision for a CO2 incubator based on your application. Download the guide>>

2. Improve the Performance of Your CO2 Incubator

Improve cell culture growth, by adapting factors such as air quality, humidity and even the location of the incubator within your lab. Download the application note>>

3. All Copper is Not Created Equal

CuVerro® is a copper-based alloy that kills bacteria commonly associated with life science laboratory contamination. Learn how choosing this option for your incubator can benefit your cell culture work. Download the application note>>

4. Testing the Sterility of NuAire Incubators

NuAire incorporates a HEPA large capacity capsule filter into the NU-2000, 4000 and 8000 Series Autoflow CO2 Water-jacketed Incubators to remove airborne contaminants. This application note looks at testing the effectiveness of this system. Download the application note>>

5. Correct Cleaning Procedure for NuAire Incubators

Proper instrument maintenance is crucial for obtaining accurate results. Learn how to correctly clean your NuAire Inc. incubator to prevent contamination in your cultures. Download the application note>>

Check out the range of CO2 incubators available from NuAire Inc. here.

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