RE: [Histonet] Input on Sakura E150 Purchase

2014-02-28 Thread Burton, Lynn
-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Dessoye, Michael J Sent: Friday, February 28, 2014 10:00 AM To: margaret chadwell; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Input on Sakura E150 Purchase Another +1 for the VIP E300 (very

RE: [Histonet] Input on Sakura E150 Purchase

2014-02-28 Thread Dessoye, Michael J
Another +1 for the VIP E300 (very similar model). We have one that's close to 20 years old that's still running. It has an annual PM and any repairs have been minor. I have been told that part availability isn't yet an issue with this model. Michael J. Dessoye, M.S. | Histology/Toxicology/R

Re: [Histonet] Input on Sakura E150 Purchase

2014-02-26 Thread Hans B Snyder
I used one about 5 years ago with minimal issues. The only problem was finding parts to fix it. On one occasion we had to have someone fabricate a part to repair the unit. Other than that it worked well and was easy to maintain. Hope that helps Hans B Snyder Histologistics 60 Prescott Street Wo

RE: [Histonet] Input on Sakura E150 Purchase

2014-02-26 Thread Elizabeth Chlipala
I have a VIP 300 from 1998 and it's still going strong. We have had a few repairs over the years the most recent having to replace the pump, its 16 years old and still functioning fine. As far as I am concerned it’s a reliable unit, we use it frequently. Liz Elizabeth A. Chlipala, BS, HTL(AS