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524.2 Instrument Question
Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2019 12:17 pm
by Bigbear
We are in process of upgrading our Agilent 6890/5973 instrument and have got bids back from Agilent (8890/5977B) and Thermo Trace 1300/ISQ 7000.
We want Agilent as we are an Agilent shop, but Thermo came in $20K lower.
Does Thermo have tuning macros similar to Agilent's BFB_AT? Can the thermo deal with the water? 6 mm drawout plate (if Thermo even uses a drawout).
Anything else you can give me that may justify the Agilent bid?
Many thanks
Bear
Re: 524.2 Instrument Question
Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2019 2:13 pm
by James_Ball
What source are they quoting from Agilent? There is a big difference in price between a standard source, extractor source and the new HEI source. For 524 you would only need a standard source, but the extra for the extractor source is worth it, the HEI I am not so sure about yet.
Re: 524.2 Instrument Question
Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2019 5:14 am
by Henrylozano
What source are they quoting from Agilent? There is a big difference in price between a standard source, extractor source and the new HEI source. For 524 you would only need a standard source, but the extra for the extractor source is worth it, the HEI I am not so sure about yet.
I was able to compare two equipment, the 6890-5973N vs that Thermo GC / MS. Without a doubt 6890-5973N is more sensitive.
Re: 524.2 Instrument Question
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2019 6:11 pm
by Bigbear
James, we are asking for the extractor source with an additional 6mm drawout.
Re: 524.2 Instrument Question
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2019 9:28 pm
by James_Ball
James, we are asking for the extractor source with an additional 6mm drawout.
Good choice. If you haven't used one yet, I think you will like it.