> Hello..
>
> I'm just interested in the current washing - cleanup solution that people
> use for cleaning their machines. Our FACScans systematically get clogged up
> because the hypochlorite solution (supposedly 1 %) forms cristals in the
> stock solution.. the only solution is to prepare fresh every day (which I'm
> too lazy to do...).
>
> Is there anyother detergent/solution that people use to cleanup that
> doesn't have this problem ??
>
> Thanks a lot,
>
> Matthias
Becton Dickinson sent us a cleaning schedule involving Extran 300(from BDH)
Basically, it was:
1. Allow the machine to aspirate about 1ml of 4% Extran 300/Distilled
water.
2. Remove tube and aspirate 1ml of distilled water.
3. Leave tube in position and shut down machine with water still
in tube.
I have found no crystallisation problems with this method.
Eric, Edinburgh UK