Radleys Reactor-Ready Lab Reactor - Choosing an Overhead Stirrer; Connecting a Thermoregulator to Reactor-Ready

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6.4.5 Choosing an overhead stirrer
Radleys recommends the use of the Heidolph Hei-TORQUE 200 and 400 Value or Precision overhead
stirrers with Reactor-Ready. However, whichever overhead stirrer you choose, always refer to the
manufacturer’s instructions before using it with Reactor-Ready to be sure of any limitations or safety
restrictions.
Useful notes
❖ Please note that the Heidolph Hei-TORQUE 100 Value & Precision stirrer motor models can create
a minor low-level vibration at speeds between 115 and 200rpm, which can result in the Reactor-
Ready drop-in coupling making a knocking noise.
6.4.6 Connecting a thermoregulator to Reactor-Ready
Before connecting a thermoregulator to Reactor-Ready, it is recommened that isolating valves are used.
They enable the unit to be disconnected from the thermoregulator without draining the complete
system.
Useful notes
❖ The lower supply and upper return manifolds feature a right-angled connector for attaching the
thermofluid hoses.
❖ In normal use, these connectors point downwards to minimise strain on the hoses and couplings.
However, in some circumstances you may wish to realign this connector to accommodate
thermoregulator hoses in a different configuration. To achieve this, slightly loosen the female
swivel coupling which attaches the right-angled connector to the manifold, and twist the right-
angled connector to the required position. Retighten the female swivel coupling.