Name: Bacteriology Incubator
Brand: YEKGLOBAL
SKU: 5
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What is a bacteriology incubator and what applications is it used for?

Accepted Answer

A bacteriology incubator is laboratory equipment designed to manage the incubation of microbial cultures and biological samples with precise temperature control between 5°C and 70°C. Used in routine bacteriological testing (37°C), BOD testing (20°C), yeast and mold cultures (25-30°C), and environmental sample analysis. It is standard equipment in food, water, pharmaceutical, clinical, and environmental laboratories.

Question 2

What are the technical specifications of the bacteriology incubator?

Accepted Answer

The YEKLAB bacteriology incubator operates across 5-70°C with ±0.5°C accuracy. The natural convection heating system minimizes cross-contamination risk. Stainless steel interior features autoclavable shelves; volume options are 50, 100, 200, and 400 liters. A digital control panel provides timing and temperature monitoring.

Question 3

Which temperatures are required for different microbial cultures?

Accepted Answer

37°C for E. coli, Salmonella, and Staph. aureus; 30°C for Listeria confirmation testing; 20±1°C for BOD testing; 28-30°C for yeast and mold; 55-65°C for thermophilic organisms. Both temperature accuracy and incubation duration are critical for results that comply with ISO/TSE standards.

Question 4

How is temperature uniformity achieved in the incubator?

Accepted Answer

Typical temperature distribution in natural convection models is ±1°C across the entire chamber. For applications requiring better uniformity (e.g., sensitive enzymatic assays), a forced convection (fan-assisted) model should be preferred. Overloading the shelves negatively affects temperature distribution; loads should be kept within appropriate capacity limits.

Question 5

How is sterilization and decontamination performed on the bacteriology incubator?

Accepted Answer

The interior surface should be disinfected weekly with 70% ethanol or isopropanol. Shelves can be removed and autoclaved at 121°C for 15 minutes. Spoiled cultures or spills must be cleaned and disinfected immediately; in case of fungal contamination, 1% sodium hypochlorite solution may be used followed by rinsing.

Question 6

What are the maintenance and calibration requirements for a bacteriology incubator?

Accepted Answer

Calibration should be performed every six months using a NIST-traceable digital thermometer at 37°C and other working temperatures. Monthly door seal leak tests are recommended; annual maintenance includes sensor and heating element inspection. YEKLAB provides calibration certificates and technical service.

Bacteriology Incubator

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