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Leaking Viper fitting
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Hi, I have an UltiMate 3000 LC system. The Viper fitting between the sample loop and the injector valve is leaking slightly. I've tried tightening the fitting, then switched out the sample loop for a new one, but it's still leaking. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!
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Hi,
if nut and ferrule already changed but still leak, maybe you could consider 10 port stator face valve issue, maybe need to check and change this stator face
if nut and ferrule already changed but still leak, maybe you could consider 10 port stator face valve issue, maybe need to check and change this stator face
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Try a vespel type ferrule ?
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Hello,
If you le the pump rund and switch the Inject valve of the WPS from Load to Inject, do you see a significant pressure increase?
If yes: either the valve is internally blocked or you have a blockage after the sample loop, e.g. needle and/or inject port and/or inject port capillary. Please refer to OpMan where they are located and how to access them.
Other possibility could be that the valve stator itself is defective, the thread coating of the sample loop port could be impacted. I know Rheodyne had an issue in the past.
Greetings
J
If you le the pump rund and switch the Inject valve of the WPS from Load to Inject, do you see a significant pressure increase?
If yes: either the valve is internally blocked or you have a blockage after the sample loop, e.g. needle and/or inject port and/or inject port capillary. Please refer to OpMan where they are located and how to access them.
Other possibility could be that the valve stator itself is defective, the thread coating of the sample loop port could be impacted. I know Rheodyne had an issue in the past.
Greetings
J
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Your rotor seal may be blocked, backing up pressure. Also loot at the tip of the viper and if the small plastic ring at the end is broken then you have to replace it, but you need to open up the face and make sure it has no debri
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As someone else suggested, find the delta psi between LOAD and INJECT. This is best way to troubleshoot any high pressure issue from any split loop sampler from any manufacturer.
(Manually switch the valve icon in Chromeleon)
The difference should be ~2 bar maximum, more like <1 bar
INJECT mode adds 4 more components to the flowpath which should increase the pressure slightly ( 2 bar max) the needle, needle seat capillary, sample loop and needle seat frit into the flowpath. Your description likely points to a clogged viper needle which is finding relief through the sample loop. (leaking)
Replace.... OR
Disconnect port 5 from the inj valve (PUMP OUT)and put the sampler into maintenance mode.
THis will move the arm to the left, remove the needle and connect directly to the pump out viper capillary and blast the pump to remove the blockage. Switch mobile phases to find the best solvent to dissolve it. be sure to dilute your samples and filter if necessary. The opening on a Viper needle is very tiny compared to an Agilent needle and clogs easily.
(Manually switch the valve icon in Chromeleon)
The difference should be ~2 bar maximum, more like <1 bar
INJECT mode adds 4 more components to the flowpath which should increase the pressure slightly ( 2 bar max) the needle, needle seat capillary, sample loop and needle seat frit into the flowpath. Your description likely points to a clogged viper needle which is finding relief through the sample loop. (leaking)
Replace.... OR
Disconnect port 5 from the inj valve (PUMP OUT)and put the sampler into maintenance mode.
THis will move the arm to the left, remove the needle and connect directly to the pump out viper capillary and blast the pump to remove the blockage. Switch mobile phases to find the best solvent to dissolve it. be sure to dilute your samples and filter if necessary. The opening on a Viper needle is very tiny compared to an Agilent needle and clogs easily.
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