For any budding scientist, the pipette is one of the most important equipment pieces to gain mastery of to ensure experimental success. It is the veritable workhorse of the lab and as such, learning how to care for them should be as important as knowing how to use them (and using them correctly is another way to keep them working in top form!). It’s just good lab practice. The great news is is that with simple, regular maintenance, your pipettes will continue to perform beautifully for years to come (even in the hands of so many students!).
We’ve gathered several resources on calibration, cleaning, and caring for you pipette to get you started and if you ever have any questions, we’d be more than happy to discuss care instructions with you and remember, EDVOTEK pipettes have a lifetime warranty!
The Ultimate Guide to Pipette Pampering
One of our favorite blog posts, The Ultimate Guide to Pipette Pampering, is your one-stop resource for all things “PIPETTE.” With clear instructions on cleaning and calibrating your pipette, this is the perfect article to bookmark for future reference.
Edvotek Tips: Disassembly & Assembly and Calibration!
If you prefer more visual tutorials, we have several fantastic videos to help your pipette care!
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What’s Next?
Now that your pipettes are cleaned, calibrated, and ready to go…here are some fantastic skills-based kits that will have your students pipetting pros in no time!
Cat. #S-45 Pipetting By Numbers: STEAM Pipetting Practice
Help your students master the fundamental biotechnology technique of micropipetting while creating a colorful, science-themed classroom poster as well as their own artwork.
• Set your classroom up for a year of experimental success by mastering micropipetting
• Learn best practices, key parts, and the importance of accuracy & precision
• Engage students with a STEAM wet lab based on “paint by numbers”
• Create a colorful, science-themed classroom poster
Cat. #S-44 Micropipetting Basics
Teach your students how to use a micropipette with ease and accuracy with multicolored dyes. A fun and cost-effective way to learn this important skill.
• Teach your students how to use a micropipette with ease and accuracy using bright and color-changing dyes
• Practice using an adjustable micropipette and pipetting solutions of different viscosities
• Learn about accuracy and precision in biotechnology
• Introduce additional lab skills: metric conversions, sample handling, reading charts, and creating replicates
EDVOTEK ® Variable Micropipettes
Our Variable Micropipettes are sturdily designed with volumes ranging from 0.1 to 5000 µl. They are easy to use, highly accurate and use standard micropipette tips. The volume is easily selected by twisting the top. The lightweight design and tip ejector makes operation fast & easy. A tool and instructions are included for self-calibration.
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