ETC Chamber Design Alternative: Quick Disconnect Couplings

karlkoeh

We are attempting to establish a 6 parallel chamber setup for our core lab. I thought I would share this modification to the chamber that we think will make it easier for users to plug their samples in and out of the system. Instead of the recommended barbed couplings we are using quick disconnect couplings (U.S. Plastics Corp; cat # 64091, 64081, 64222). They are slightly more expensive, but they definitely streamline the process.

Here are some pictures of our chambers:
https://picasaweb.google.com/111828468066662116287/CLARITY?authkey=Gv1sRgCKz4n7GLv7D4kAE

alex

I am using almost the same quick release couplings but in a custom chamber design. It is making life a bit easier when you have to change the sample/chamber or do the "daisy chaining".