Hi Jim, Both machines have given us years of service and we (pretty) highly recommend either.
However, part of your decision should encompass service. I recommend buying two of the same. Validation was easy (well, sort-of) on either machine. Notes and problems we've encountered with our machines: ASP300(S) "Thermal fuses" blow occasionally (if you do not premelt ALL the paraffin). Maybe 1-2/year. Also had a problem with a clog during the cleaning cycle (but resolved itself as was more a 'lazy tech' issue). Processing baskets are 3 x 100 and there are three paraffin chambers. Reagent containers "Low Level" are > 1 gallon (awe, have to get another bottle, to top off the container). VIP6: Our touchscreen malfunctioned one day after the warranty expired. Otherwise, the machine processes reagents similar to the ASP300 S and VIP5. Processing baskets are 2 x 150 and there are four, removable paraffin containers. Reagent containers are 1.0 gallons. I consider there problems small as our Biomed and back-up processors saved us. Best of luck making your choice. Hugh Hawaii > ------------------------------ > Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2015 18:24:42 +0000 > From: "Vickroy, James" <jvick...@springfieldclinic.com> > Subject: [Histonet] ASP300S or VIP 6 > To: "histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu" > <histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> > Message-ID: > <9b1a1501a800064397369bd8072e6bca96a...@e2k10db.springfieldclinic.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > > Buying two automated tissue processors for new lab. I have always used the > VIP tissue processors, can anyone comment on a side by side comparison > between the Leica and the VIP 6? > > thanks > > Jim Vickroy > Histology Manager > Springfield Clinic, Main Campus, East Building > 1025 South 6th Street > Springfield, Illinois 62703 > Office: 217-528-7541, Ext. 15121 > Email: jvick...@springfieldclinic.com<mailto:jvick...@springfieldclinic.com> > > > This electronic message contains information from Springfield Clinic, LLP > that may be confidential, privileged, and/or sensitive. This information is > intended for the use of the individual(s) or entity(ies) named above. If you > are not the intended recipient, be aware that disclosure, copying, > distribution, or action taken on the contents of this information is strictly > prohibited. If you have received this electronic message in error, please > notify the sender immediately, by electronic mail, so that arrangements may > be made for the retrieval of this electronic message. Thank you. > ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
