Wanted - FID for Bruker 450GC

[GCMSNoob]

Hi All.

If this is in the wrong forum or improper feel free to move or delete.

I have a Bruker 450GC that was used as a GCMS, and we've scrapped the MS. I'm looking for an FID to slap on so I can use the instrument for R&D. The catch - I will not do business with Bruker. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

[CE Instruments]

As the Bruker GC is just a Varian, there are plenty of second hand detectors out there and in most countries third party suppliers who could carry out the work.

[GCMSNoob]

Forgive me, as I'm fairly new to tinkering. Can I put a legacy Varian detector on there if I get the board? I have a line on a cheap detector from a 3400.

[CE Instruments]

Probably not, the Bruker 450 is the same as the Varian 3800, the Bruker 430 is the Varian 3900. The 3400 is much older, I can't comment if it even has the same electrometer board. The detector head is probably the same but I very much doubt that the digital flow control is the same. Best look for a more modern source. It's not the easiest DIY, you might be advised to go to a third party supplier who knows this GC type.

Might even be cheaper and better to trade your GC (and sampler) with one for a GC with FID (and sampler)

[GCMSNoob]

So...does anyone have suggestions for contractors in the Southern California area?