Min/max fridge temps (Zzzzz!)

Re: Min/max fridge temps (Zzzzz!)

PHA86 — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 20:21:17 GMT

Thermometer is officially in water in adjusted fridge.

Lets see how we get on!

Re: Min/max fridge temps (Zzzzz!)

Sandra Nicoll — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 17:15:42 GMT

Let the fuid acclimatise to the fridge temp before start recording the temp else you can have low/high readings initially....

Re: Min/max fridge temps (Zzzzz!)

Rachel Jayne — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 23:46:21 GMT

That's a really helpful tip re putting the probe in a fluid ☺ thanks! x

Re: Min/max fridge temps (Zzzzz!)

Louise Royle RVN CertCFVHNut — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 19:48:57 GMT

we got some of the data loggers using pet plan portfolio points, they are really easy to use and relatively cheap depending on how many fridges you have.

Re: Min/max fridge temps (Zzzzz!)

PHA86 — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 19:17:27 GMT

Hello,

Thank you for your responses, they have been really useful!

My min/max ranges are not falling within that bracket, we store a few bits and pieces in there but predominately our snap ELISA snaps.

I'm not sure whether the practice would splash out on data-loggers, how much do they tend to be, it's always worth an ask I suppose! Failing that I might get some decent thermometers and try the old water trick.

Failing that...new fridge?

Re: Min/max fridge temps (Zzzzz!)

Susan Jackson — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 18:55:34 GMT

Yes, you have to keep your drugs stored according to the manufacturers instructions. However i agree with Sandra you could have a varied max min from just opening the door. If the temp is only sl higher or lower for 10mins it shouldn't be a problem. Putting it in water is what I was told too.

Re: Min/max fridge temps (Zzzzz!)

Sandra Nicoll — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 13:07:34 GMT

Is you max/min in water as this tends to be more stable else everytime you open your fridge this will effect the reading especially if the thermometer is located near the door and the door is open for a long period....
I agree a data logger is good but again place the probe in some solution for less variability!

Re: Min/max fridge temps (Zzzzz!)

Stuart Ford-Fennah — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 13:03:55 GMT

Hi,

This is the temperature range but more importantly should fall within the temperature range for the products which you are storing whihc 2-8*C will pretty much cover them all but look aout for the higer hed of 8 as some have a max temp of 5*C
How are you taking the temperature? Might be worth thinking of a temperature data logger - would help to alert you soner if temp moves out of the renage but will also produce a record for you to keep for your next VMD inspection.

Stu