https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/f/nonclinical-discussions/11737/new-autoclave-kronos We are a small cat only practice in the process of trying to get a new autoclave. Unfortunately all companies contacted are unwilling to let us have machines on a trial basis! After much research the Kronos autoclave seems to come out best. They comeen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/104566?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 21 Dec 2010 22:18:11 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:41e6fbc4-5cee-4f55-b47d-29b2433627b6sisterscope1<p>My cover is blown!</p> <p>A class S will usually pull a single vacuum pre and post sterilisation and is suitable for small, non complex porous/hollow loads.&nbsp; A class B will&nbsp;pull multiple&nbsp;fractionated vacuums pre sterilisation and is the most suitable for bulkier items such as gowns.&nbsp; Small table top class B machines will usually have a &#39;rapid&#39; class S cycle, so you get the best of both worlds.&nbsp; </p> <p>You&#39;ll probably only get one gown in at a time with the machine you mentioned, but is that a problem for you?</p> <p>Does the machine have seperate clean and dirty water reservoirs?&nbsp; It is desirable.</p> <p>I have no experience of the Kronos machines and can&#39;t comment on their reliability etc,.&nbsp; I would certainly ensure that spare parts, service contracts and repairs are readily available before going ahead with a purchase.&nbsp; You don&#39;t want to be waiting 6 months for a gasket to arrive from Korea!</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/104559?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 21 Dec 2010 20:59:42 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:b6553829-4a87-4d55-a213-51ae61f26ffdPhrin Vernon RVN<p>whoooops! sorry! <img src="http://www.vetnurse.co.uk/emoticons/new/Sad_smiley.png" alt="Sad" /></p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/104558?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 21 Dec 2010 20:56:16 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:3607fb44-f7aa-480d-b9ab-2899c24cbae3Nick Shackleton <p>[quote user=&quot;Phrin SVN&quot;]</p> <p>Sisterscope is a poster on here, and is fab at asepsis and sterility! Hopefully she will be along to post soon, but if not you could try sending her a message?</p> <p>Otherwise I&#39;m afraid I have no idea - sorry <img src="http://www.vetnurse.co.uk/emoticons/new/Sad_smiley.png" alt="Sad" /></p> <div style="clear:both;"></div> <p>[/quote]</p> <p>SHE???? Think you best re-think that one misses!!!! <img src="http://www.vetnurse.co.uk/emoticons/new/Winking_smiley.gif" alt="Wink" />&nbsp;</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/104556?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 21 Dec 2010 20:42:45 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:b81ea054-ec19-4b9e-ae24-10df6003cb6ePhrin Vernon RVN<p>Sisterscope is a poster on here, and is fab at asepsis and sterility! Hopefully she will be along to post soon, but if not you could try sending her a message?</p> <p>Otherwise I&#39;m afraid I have no idea - sorry <img src="http://www.vetnurse.co.uk/emoticons/new/Sad_smiley.png" alt="Sad" /></p><div style="clear:both;"></div>