Cleaning FID

[Kaliane]

Hi

Can I remove the column from the oven and heat the FID?
I want to heat the FID to clean its up.
What safety precautions do I do?

[James_Ball]

If you install a blank ferrule ( one with no hole in the center) you can run the FID just as if a column is installed. You may need to increase the makeup gas flow to compensate for the missing column flow if it doesn't ignite easily.

[Consumer Products Guy]

I'd plumb a length of stainless steel tubing and keep some carrier gas flowing ! Notice the bold !

[dblux_]

Hi

Can I remove the column from the oven and heat the FID?
I want to heat the FID to clean its up.
What safety precautions do I do?

FID is not an ECD to termally clean it.
Just dismantle your FID and clean parts with solvents (you may need a brush in case of more difficult dirts).

[rb6banjo]

dblux's approach is the best. The FID is easy to take apart and truly clean with solvents and sonic baths. I'd go that route if I'm you.