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  • Can the ROTOR(+) pin from / to liquid and solid media?

    1. ROTOR(+)
    2. FAQ - General

    Answer : Yes, the ROTOR(+) is designed to pin from "Liquid to Solid", "Solid to Solid", "Liquid to Liquid" and "Solid to Liquid".  Note: The ROTOR(+) does not pipette the liquid but it picks up a d...

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  • Does the ROTOR(+) have inbuilt air filters? eg. Hepa Filter

    1. ROTOR(+)
    2. FAQ - General

    Answer : The ROTOR does not come with an inbuilt air filtering system. As standard, the ROTOR is fitted with UV sterilisation and a protective screen. Although not sealed this does prevent most air...

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  • What plates will fit the ROTOR(+)?

    1. ROTOR(+)
    2. FAQ - General

    Answer : Any SBS*-footprint plate will fit into the ROTOR(+). However, the short-pin Singer Instruments RePads are only compatible with Singer Instruments PlusPlates because PlusPlates have a large...

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  • What air pressure does the ROTOR(+) require?

    1. ROTOR(+)
    2. FAQ - General

    Answer : The ROTOR(+) requires a minimum of 6 Bar - 0.6 MPa - 87 psi. The ROTOR has its own pressure valve which is set at 4.5 Bar - 0.45 MPa - 65 psi , but the supply pressure must be able to main...

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  • What are the Automatic Offset Pinning Locations in the ROTOR(+) software?

    1. ROTOR(+)
    2. FAQ - Software

    Answer : When using Automatic Offset the following diagram displays the pinning positions on the source colony each time it returns to the source plate. If you require more information please con...

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  • How do you make Agar? (video)

    1. General
    2. Videos

    Answer : The educational video below shows you how to make and pour 400ml of YPD Agar.  Agar must be autoclaved prior to use to avoid the growth of contaminants. However, there are alternatives: - ...

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  • What is the best way to grow yeast? (video)

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    Answer -  This educational video shows you how to prepare fresh cultures of yeast from previously grown agar plates. Spruce up your old yeast cultures by re-plating onto fresh media or liquid YPD,...

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  • What is Yeast?

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    Answer -  A light-hearted explanation of Yeast can be seen in the video below Not working??? Use this Link What is Yeast? If you require more information please contact technicalsupport@singerin...

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  • What is the best magnifying power for yeast dissection?

    1. MSM 400
    2. FAQ - General

    Answer  : x20 objectives and x15 eyepieces will allow just under x300 magnification. This is good for tetrad dissection. We have no plans to go over to a newer system than this.  If you require mo...

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  • IMPORTANT PLEASE READ!!!

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    Singer Instruments can NOT be held responsible for work undertaken without approval by a Singer Instruments Technician. Any work which HAS been undertaken without approval from a Singer Instruments...

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