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Hi everyone. I wanted to know if anybody has any experience using a Waters/Micromass CapLC system with PDA detector. Specifically, how robust is the system in terms of maintenance and consumables?
From what I understand, the pump is a set of three syringe pumps, not a split-flow system. Do they require frequent maintenance and parts? Are parts still easily available? I believe the systems were popular 1999-2001.
For the autosampler, I don't think it would be too hard to find replacement needles. For the PDA detector, have you had to replace the flowcell often?
I want to purchase an older system, because I'm running Masslynx 4.1 and the CapLC is a pre-configured inlet system with that software... need to know what I'm getting into as far as maintenance to keep it running. Any advice would be helpful, thanks.
From what I understand, the pump is a set of three syringe pumps, not a split-flow system. Do they require frequent maintenance and parts? Are parts still easily available? I believe the systems were popular 1999-2001.
For the autosampler, I don't think it would be too hard to find replacement needles. For the PDA detector, have you had to replace the flowcell often?
I want to purchase an older system, because I'm running Masslynx 4.1 and the CapLC is a pre-configured inlet system with that software... need to know what I'm getting into as far as maintenance to keep it running. Any advice would be helpful, thanks.
