Hi, In our lab we have background on both instruments, 2 Biorad and 2 Aktas. We got problems on both, minor ones on Aktas, major ones on Biorads, with expensive fixing on Aktas and cheaper fixings on Biorads, but efficient fixing on Aktas and unsolved problems on Biorads. Actually, first Biorad was trashed, second one is a wheezing old man and Aktas are running like Swiss clocks. It may be important to note that the Biorads are older than Aktas.
Summary of OUR background: Biorad is cheaper (buying and maintenance) but have low reliability. Michel. 2007/7/20, Filip Van Petegem <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
Hi, I believe this subject has been touched briefly before, but does anyone have any strong feelings before or against using an Akta FPLC/purifier versus a Biorad Duo Flow? The Biorad Duo instruments are significantly cheaper; are they however also 'as good' as GE Healthcare? I'm especially interested in comments from people who have used both instruments before. Cheers Filip -- Filip Van Petegem, PhD Assistant Professor The University of British Columbia Dept. of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2350 Health Sciences Mall - Rm 2.356 Vancouver, V6T 1Z3 phone: +1 604 827 4267 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
