[Histonet] Ultra-Low Temp. Upright Freezer

[John C. Dennis]

Dear Lucie

We're buying a new -80 freezer soon.  The word I got from those with 
experience is:

So-Low is not so good.

REVCO (the we are replacing) once was good but has declined in quality 
(along with GM et al, apparently)

Forma is the one we're buying.  NOTE: the high end model requires 220 V. 
Ours is the smaller (23 cu ft) 110 V model.

John Carroll Dennis
Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology
109 Greene Hall
Auburn University, AL  36849


On Thu, 17 Sep 2009, Lucie Guernsey wrote:

> Hi all!
>
> I'm hoping to get some help RE: purchasing a new ultra-low temp. upright
> freezer. I've tried searching Histonet, but many of the posts are a few
> years old, and my guess is that the products have changed a bit over the
> years.
>
> My lab is looking to purchase a large (absolute minimum size of 17 cu.ft.,
> but preferably much larger), and definitely upright (not chest) -80.
> Unfortunately, since this is my first foray into the world of lab freezers,
> I know very little about them. I have discovered that Thermo's Revco and
> Sanyo freezers seem to be popular. Obviously we're looking for a freezer
> that is as large and efficient as possible. Insulation and the freezer's
> compressor(s) are most important.
>
> I've spoken with my Sanyo rep. and the VIP Series MDF-U73VC (26 cu.ft.)
> freezer seems quite nice - small exterior footprint and his sales pitch
> regarding the vacuum insulation (therefore denser insulation), insulated
> inner doors, and supposed minimized carbon footprint was quite convincing. I
> still plan on talking to Revco's rep. RE: their Elite and Ultima freezers,
> though my guess is that their sales pitch will be just as convincing.
>
> Since you can't depend only on sales pitches, I'm depending on colleagues as
> well.... Does anyone have any experience with either the Sanyo or Revco
> freezers (or any others that they'd like to recommend)? Any and all positive
> and negative feedback would be greatly appreciated! I'm hoping to get
> comments regarding:
>    - efficiency
>    - how often service is needed due to failures
>    - are the alarms sensitive enough or maybe too sensitive
>    - how loud the freezer is when the compressor is on
>    - etc......
>
> As always, please remember to Reply All.
>
> Thank you in advance for your help! I look forward to hearing everyone's
> suggestions.
>
>
> Lucie
>
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