PURELAB® Option-Q
Ultra pure water direct from tap water The PURELAB Option-Q has been developed by ELGA to produce ultra pure (type I) water without the need for pre-purified feed. It can deliver up to 15 liters per hour (100 liters per day) of 18.2MΩ-cm water direct from a portable supply. This makes the PURELAB-Q the cost-effective choice for lifescience, analytical, and general applications.
Knowledgeable and proper
Laboratory usage
Elga Field Service Engineer, Joseph Crusco, did a phenomenal job in providing service every time he is onsite. He make sure everything is back in working condition. He check in to see if there were any prior issues that needed attention. He also provide recommendations to increase the longevity of the equipment. Overall, a very satisfy customer.
Review Date: 5 Dec 2025 | ELGA LabWater
Great Product, Great Service
Lab Equipment
Joe Crusco was communicative, timely, responsive, and informative. Set up was a breeze and he walked us through the replacement of future water filters, giving a step by step tutorial so that we're able to complete this independently in the future.
Review Date: 5 Jun 2025 | ELGA LabWater
The Purelab Option Q is a great addition to a wastewater lab
We are using the Option Q for Type 1 and 2 water in our municipal wastewater laboratory
The Purelab Option Q has been a very beneficial addition to our lab. It produces lab grade water quickly and efficiently. It is easy to use and maintain. If you have any questions or issues in the operation of the unit, they have a very helpful service department for technical questions. Their Tech Supervisor John Kubicki is very helpful and always acts glad to be of service. They have a website that you can use to order consumables which is also nice.
Review Date: 9 Aug 2024 | ELGA LabWater
The option Q has done miracles for our research here at UMD.
Tissue Sample
I have 12 option Qs and 3 Option S . I love the effectiveness and the application for these units, it is great for tissue sample. It is easy to maintain and to service. The customer service is outstanding . Thank you Joe Crusco for your outstanding service. You was very professional, courtesy and well knowledgeable and detail. Which I appreciate when I'm paying for quality service. Thanks again!
Review Date: 6 Jan 2023 | ELGA LabWater
Great product, easy to use, cost effective
IHC and mIF
This was much cheaper than a similar system from other manufactures. The maintenance is very easy and the engineers are great. It very easy and straightforward to use, we share it between several labs on our floor without issue.
Review Date: 1 Dec 2022 | ELGA LabWater
Easy to use and I recommend this product to others
This product help me to purify simple tap water from contamination which i used for my various tests
This product helped me to purify simple tap water from contamination which i used for my various tests. Yes it is easy to use and I recommend this product to others.
Review Date: 17 Jan 2019 | ELGA LabWater
Fantastic water purification system!
Veterinary Sciences
This system is very well manufactured! We have several of these systems pairs with a 75L reservoir. The downfall is that the reservoir, of course, should not be used as a supply of testing quality water, but it does work well for cleaning/rinsing of equipment. The system consistently delivers of 18.2 Mega ohms of water, even when under constant use. Consumables are easy to replace, which is an excellent feature since regular maintenance is key to the proper functionality of the equipment. Cons: The little plastic handle to dispense water from the unit has broken in the past. A more robust handle dispenser would be an improvement. With that said, the handle is very easy to replace!
Review Date: 20 Mar 2018 | ELGA LabWater
The Option Q7 is a machine of great benefit cost.
CROMATOGRAFIA
Acquired the Option Q7 it is a high quality and savings in equipment consumables. Their constructive lines are of the highest level. Easy to use, easy to do Sanitation, anyone can change the cartridge, the technical support of Elga with his technicians in Brazil and very good. It is a device that has two water production nives grade I and II and a tank with adequate capacity for each User
Review Date: 18 Jan 2016 | ELGA LabWater
Ultra pure water direct from tap water
The PURELAB Option-Q has been developed by ELGA to produce ultra pure (type I) water without the need for pre-purified feed. It can deliver up to 15 liters per hour (100 liters per day) of 18.2MΩ-cm water direct from a portable supply. This makes the PURELAB-Q the cost-effective choice for lifescience, analytical, and general applications.
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