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I help run an analytical lab at a University for teaching and research users. We have two GCMS's:
Due to these instruments being used by both undergraduate students and postgrad researchers, they is a requirement to frequently change the columns in these instruments.
This results in a lot of downtime (it can take a day to change a column and get the instrument back up and running) and I am aware that the number of times we vent and pump down the instruments places strain on their turbopumps (we've recently had to replace the Varian's).
I have read about "EZ No Vent" GCMS connectors that claim you can change the column without having to vent the system. These seem like the answer because this would prevent the strain to the turbopump and reduce the time taken to change the columns.
My question is: has anyone used these types of connectors and do they work? Are they as good as they sound or are their negatives I should be considering?
Please help. I am new to GCMS support and would value experienced insight.
Many thanks,
Gemma, Lab Technician