From: Reece, Lisa (lreece@utmb.edu)
Date: Fri Nov 20 1998 - 12:44:55 EST
Andy Oberyszyn wrote: Hi all you FLOWers! This subject was briefly discussed in the past and I know that all of you who sort can vouch for this, however, does anybody have any "Hard evidence" for room temperature affecting sorting? Our buildings heating/cooling system is not reliable (+/- 15F on any given day) and we've been asked to "justify" having an A/C unit put in. Any info would greatly be appreciated! Thanx in advance! <------------------------------------------------------> * Andy Oberyszyn, M.S. * * The Ohio State University * * Analytical Cytometry Laboratory * * 416 Comprehensive Cancer Center * * 410 West 12th Avenue * * Columbus, Ohio 43210 * * Tel: 614/292-FLOW(3569) * * Fax: 614/292-7335 * * E-Mail: cytometry@osu.edu <mailto:cytometry@osu.edu> * * Web Page: http://cytometry.med.ohio-state.edu <http://cytometry.med.ohio-state.edu> * <------------------------------------------------------> ============================================================================ ============ Dear Andy: Hard evidence you can supply immediately would consist of heat dissipation specifications for your particular laser unit. You can get these specs from your laser instruction manual (I believe), or call the manufacturer. Our lab is currently getting ready for a move into another building, and we have submitted these specs, along with other requirements, to the architects. This information is also available to our Physical Plant, which is (and ultimately will be) responsible for building maintenance. Our justification was as follows: "Air conditioning in the main sorter lab...will be required to maintain an ambient temperature of at least 72 degrees Fahrenheit with all equipment running. Heat dissipation specifications have been submitted regarding the heat generation of this equipment that includes an air-cooled laser." With "hard" electrical specs, it would be very difficult for a refusal of an air conditioning system. Good luck, Lisa Reece Research Associate University of Texas Medical Branch Molecular Cytometry Unit Div. of Infectious Diseases, Dept. of Internal Medicine 301 University Blvd., Rte. 0835 Galveston, TX 77550 (409)747-1932 FAX:(409) 772-6527 E-mail: lreece@utmb.edu <mailto:lreece@utmb.edu>
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