I agree with this statement! I had suffered in the basement for 12 long, dark years till a move above ground 2 months ago. The argument for stability and lack of vibration may well have been valid 20 years ago but with todays cytometers being built on sturdy optical benches, there isn't really a problem. If the sorter is run by a competent operator, they will know what affects the operation of the sorter and its generally things like ambient temperature so make sure you have an efficient air-conditioning system. While re-designing my Lab space I had to overcome long-held beliefs that stability is better served by being underground, so fight against it, its worth it for the view! Derek On 29 Jun 2004 at 16:05, Paul Robinson wrote: >On the issue of vibration.... >I really dont think this is a big deal unless the trains are >running under the building! most instruments are reasonaby >resistant to external vibrations - anyway they have enough >attached computer fans to be sure they have plenty of >internal vibration !!! > >Actually , the real point is dont let them put your center in >the basement....its just a borrible place to live - I know - I >have suffered from other peoples wonderful decisions to put >flow labs in the basement for 20 years....its usually because >someone tries to make a big deal of vibration or light or >something.....and I think its pretty much pointless........ >I feel like a mole now.. Me too, but where can you get one at this time of day?... >paul robinson On 29 Jun 2004 at 16:05, Matt Burton wrote: > We are currently setting up a flow cytometry facility in a new building > (apparently not as sturdy to use a poor term as our current building) and > the issue of building vibration, and potentially those transmitted by trams > passing outside is being repeatedly raised. I have gone through the >list and it > seems that this is not really an issue in regards to cell sorting re drop > formation, purity etc. Certainly I haven't noticed any vibrational >problems on > our current FACStar. However what about vibration effects on >optical precision > and resolution, especially in regards linear amplification and detection of > small and dimly fluorescent particles (eg chormosomes, smaller than >human). Has > anyone any knowledge or experience in regards to this? -- *************************************************************** Derek Davies Voice: (44) 020 7269 3394 FACS Laboratory, FAX: (44) 020 7269 3479 London Research Institute, e_mail: derek.davies@cancer.org.uk Cancer Research UK mobile: 07790 604112 44 Lincolns Inn Fields, London, UK. Web Page: http://science.cancerresearchuk.org/sci/facs/ In tenebris lux ***************************************************************Received on Thu Jul 1 16:58:00 2004
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