We also have a Helmer 8 slot and like it a lot. But... have you seen the new Genesis (Barkey) "Plasmatherm"? It looks to have a small footprint, thaws 4 units at a time, and the quote I received from Genesis is less than the new Helmer waterbath I was planning on buying. I just wish the product brochure gave estimated thaw times, because that is an important factor to consider.
We trialled one of the Barkey's at our lab in the UK (supplied via Labcold in the UK). Not only was it the smallest footprint available that I could find on the UK market but it also did a very good job. Price wise it was comparible to most competitors and we were thawing 4 bags of UK size plasma (approx 230 mls per bag) in 18 minutes. We had no leakages during our trial and we were not dissapointed in the kit. I am looking to replace my thermogenesis plasma thawer which is 10 years old and the Barkey will be right up there for consideration.
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We trialled one of the Barkey's at our lab in the UK (supplied via Labcold in the UK). Not only was it the smallest footprint available that I could find on the UK market but it also did a very good job. Price wise it was comparible to most competitors and we were thawing 4 bags of UK size plasma (approx 230 mls per bag) in 18 minutes. We had no leakages during our trial and we were not dissapointed in the kit. I am looking to replace my thermogenesis plasma thawer which is 10 years old and the Barkey will be right up there for consideration.
Hope this helps
Dan