SureLock™ Tandem Midi Gel Tank - FAQs

If using a Bio-Rad™ power supply, Novex Power Supply Adapters (Cat. No. ZA10001) are NOT needed for the SureLock Tandem Midi Gel Tank and should be removed prior to use.

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Unfortunately, the PowerEase Touch 120W power supply has a maximum output of 500 mA and is not suitable for transferring two midi gels. For wet transfer, we recommend using the PowerEase Touch Power Supply 350W or 600W unit, which can deliver up to 3 A. More information about these power supply units can be found on our website.

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Yes, up to two midi gels can be run in the SureLock Tandem Midi Gel Tank using the PowerEase Touch 120W Power Supply.

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The SureLock Tandem Midi Blot Module (Cat. No. STM2001) is compatible with the SureLock Tandem Midi Gel Tank.

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Up to two midi gels can be run at a time using the SureLock Tandem Midi Gel Tank, each in separate chambers.

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The SureLock Tandem Midi Gel Tank should be used with an external DC power supply designed for electrophoresis. This power supply must be isolated from the ground so that the DC output is floating (safety requirement) and must be equipped with No Load or Open Circuit protection. It must be able to operate at 300 V and have an output current minimum of at least 1 A (1000 mA). We recommend using the PowerEase Touch 350W Power Supply (Cat. No. PS0350) with the SureLock Tandem Midi Gel Tank. Note: To allow connection of the covered power leads of the SureLock Tandem Midi Gel Tank with certain power supplies that are not designed for use with covered or non-retractable power leads, we recommend using Novex Power Supply Adapters available separately (Cat. No. ZA10001).

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We recommend washing the SureLock Tandem Midi Gel Tank with a mild detergent and rinsing with deionized water after each use.

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The SureLock Tandem Midi Gel Tank is impervious to alcohol, but not compatible with chlorinated hydrocarbons (e.g., chloroform), aromatic hydrocarbons (e.g., toluene, benzene, etc.), acetone, ethyl alcohol, or isopropyl alcohol.

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Yes, you can run 1 or 2 gels using the SureLock Tandem Midi Gel Tank. See the User Guide (https://assets.thermofisher.com/TFS-Assets/LSG/manuals/MAN0018507_SureLockMidiGelTank_UG.pdf) for detailed instructions.

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Yes, the following replacement parts are available for the SureLock Tandem Midi Gel Tank:
- SureLock Tandem Midi Gel Tank Replacement Lid, Cat. No. STM1002
- SureLock Tandem Midi Gel Tank Replacement Tank, Cat. No. STM1003
- SureLock Tandem Midi Gel Tank Replacement Cassette Clamp, Cat. No. STM1004
- Gel Knife, Cat. No. EI9010

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