Re: [Histonet] Leak under Sakura Tissue-Tek TEC 5 embedding machine

Hello, It's a pretty common issue that shouldn't impact your embedding. The TEC 5 is not air tight, so when its moved with paraffin filled to the rim, some of it spills and falls into the cracks. Over time it builds up inside the unit by melting and getting hard again. Until one day it moves

Re: [Histonet] Leica Prisma problem

Hello, Assuming you are staining correctly, this issue most likely isn’t the coverslipper itself. If the coverslipper is clean it should preform correctly. The issue most likely stems from the roll of tape (Part# 4770). It is a very hot time of the year, so make sure you are following all the

Re: [Histonet] microtome pm

Depends on the make and model, same way a classic car would need more upkeep compared to 2022 model that is still under manufacturer warranty. 6 months for an old microtome might be necessary Travis O’Brien   International Medical Equipment, Inc. 170 Vallecitos De Oro San Marcos, CA 92069  

Re: [Histonet] Intelsint tissue processors where are you?

I would look into at the cost of the service contract after the warranty is up. It is an Italian company, they keep having to switch American distributors for some reason. They are not really sold on the 2nd hand market (yet), so there is not much resell value. Also, don’t get melted paraffin or