[Histonet] Tissue processor Pros/Cons

2020-09-16 Thread Dessasau,, Evan D. via Histonet
I Collen, I have only used a VIP 5 and love it. They are workhorses when well cared for. We recently acquired the VIP 6 AI to back up the remaining years of our VIP 5. The last time our VIP 5 had a PM it was down for 4 days which included a weekend and we only have one processor. The VIP 6

Re: [Histonet] [External] Tissue processor advice

2020-09-16 Thread Tony Auge via Histonet
I went through 2 ASP300, The first model not the S and they are terrible! I had a sister lab that got a new/used ASP300S and the hard drive died within a couple months. I would really recommend against them. The only Leica certified repair people in the Phoenix area would not work on my ASP300

Re: [Histonet] [External] Tissue processor advice

2020-09-16 Thread Daniel Pesino via Histonet
Hi Colleen - I've used both and I enjoyed both machines. The Leica instrument feels a bit more modern and the reagent management system is useful for reagent changing schedules. The changing of reagents and wax is pretty easy with the drainage hose. I've rarely had any issues with them, but

[Histonet] Tissue processor advice

2020-09-16 Thread Colleen Forster via Histonet
HEllo Histoneters, I am looking at replacing my VIP2000, porr girl finally quit on me. The two processors I am looking at: Leica ASP300S Sakura VIP5 Any of you out there who have used either of these or both, can you give me pros , cons, yes, noI am just looking for experiences those who