Do you guys do routine calibrations or just go with it unless something breaks?

NickolPip   |   28 July, 2025

Funny how small things like that end up causing the biggest delays. I used to think our lab was overdoing it with all the routine logs and backup devices, but now I kinda get why they’re so strict. The amount of samples I’ve seen tossed because of “minor” issues is no joke.

SusanFer   |   28 July, 2025

Oh yeah, that totally happens. I used to assume once it’s set, it stays accurate — big mistake. We had a CO₂ incubator once that started running a couple degrees hotter and totally ruined our stem cell cultures. Since then, we’ve switched to doing monthly checks and using backup sensors just in case. Also, found a few pieces on this site with built-in alerts for temp shifts. If you’re looking to upgrade, this https://gentaur.co.uk/laboratory-equipment/  might help avoid future headaches. 

NickolPip   |   26 July, 2025

 So I had a weird situation last week with a protein assay — everything was set up like usual, but the results were all over the place. Turns out the incubator temp had drifted by like 2°C without me noticing. Didn’t even think such a small shift would mess it up that much. Now I’m questioning how often we actually check our equipment. Anyone else ever run into this? Do you guys do routine calibrations or just go with it unless something breaks?