{"id":1099,"date":"2018-06-14T08:36:54","date_gmt":"2018-06-14T08:36:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/priorclavena.com\/?p=1099"},"modified":"2020-01-31T19:48:41","modified_gmt":"2020-01-31T19:48:41","slug":"keep-autoclave-clean-itll-save-2500-per-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.priorclave.com\/en\/2018\/06\/14\/keep-autoclave-clean-itll-save-2500-per-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping Your Autoclave Clean Can Save You Thousands of Dollars"},"content":{"rendered":"

A lot of factors can bring your autoclave down\u2014a freak power outage, a ruptured container, metal fatigue. But a healthy portion of the service calls we see can be largely attributed to poor cleaning maintenance\u2014repairs that are not covered by warranty, and can cost around $2500 in parts and labor.<\/p>\n

These breakdowns are\u00a0totally avoidable.<\/p>\n

The Three Habits of Highly Effective Autoclave Owners<\/h2>\n

Getting into the following habits won\\’t take up more than 20 minutes per month, and can save you thousands of dollars in repairs (plus avoiding the scheduling headaches and backups that come with sudden outages).<\/p>\n

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  1. Regularly drain your autoclave and wipe down the chamber and probes to prevent mineral deposits.<\/strong>\u00a0 This takes less effort than cleaning your kitchen!\u00a0 If you manage this task at least twice a month, you’ll likely extend the life of your autoclave and prevent fault codes related to water level (usually F004).<\/li>\n
  2. Clean up spills immediately.\u00a0<\/strong> Yes, they\u2019re annoying and inconvenient.\u00a0 No, they won\u2019t go away on their own.\u00a0 A wet\/dry shop vac (available from any hardware store) is very handy in these situations.\u00a0 Don\u2019t try to \u201cclean\u201d a spill by filling and draining the chamber.\u00a0 This can lead to blocked pipes and fouled solenoids.<\/li>\n
  3. Always use trays!<\/strong> The added barrier keeps the chamber clean and is much<\/em> easier to clean up after a spill, rupture, or boil-over.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    IMPORTANT NOTE: Not All Cleaning Products Are Good for Your Autoclave Chamber<\/h2>\n

    Whether you are cleaning for maintenance or a mess, avoid products containing ammonia or chlorine. These will damage the interior finish. Most of the time you can clean your autoclave with nothing more than a plastic (not metal!<\/em>) scouring pad and water.\u00a0 If you have mineral deposits to remove, use a mild descaling agent containing phosphoric acid (CLR<\/a> is a popular brand). Thoroughly rinse the chamber once you’re done, and you’re all set.<\/p>\n

    There’s no time like the present to start your regular autoclave maintenance cleaning<\/a>.\u00a0 If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us<\/a>.\u00a0 We love to help!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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