IAre Lab Armor Beads compatible with every bath despite different heating and cooling systems?
Water baths from several major US manufacturers, including the Thermo Fisher & VWR baths have been tested with Beads. Data shows that most baths are compatible, no matter their age. An exposed or recessed thermocouple does not seem to affect the performance of the Beads. However, the location and configuration of the heating element can make a difference in heating uniformity. Most of the water bath design problems affecting Bath Armor performance, also affect the thermal performance of water. Circulating water baths are generally incompatible with Beads.
