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Convert Varian 3800 GC/MS to GC/FID

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Convert Varian 3800 GC/MS to GC/FID

Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 8:46 pm
by larkl
We've retired the MS detector on this GC. Would like to keep the GC and get at least one FID into it. We've done a lot of this sort of thing (take out TCD, add FID vice versa) with V3400 and V3600's.

I contacted our Varian rep re- this and he was pretty negative on it. Price he quoted was quite high (>$10,000). Don't know if the whole Agilent/Varian thing plays into this, ie - maybe some of the field service guys don't have a future.

Anyway, anyone have experience with this type of conversion?

Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2010 3:41 am
by Ultimate Science 101
We have set up several 3800 GC systems with FIDs -- if you have any specific questions or concerns regarding the FID installation, please feel free to let us know. We'd be happy to help. Also, may I ask what model the MS is you're planning to retire? If it's a Saturn 2000 ion trap, please let us know as we're interested in the parts.

Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2010 11:51 am
by larkl
Thanks for the reply US101. I'll contact you further through your website. Sorry, but the MS (V2200) is spoken for.
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