Hi Adrian,
The gel trays are plain acrylic, not solacryl (i.e. not UV transmissive). So they cannot be placed on a transilluminator. You would need to take the gel out of the tray and place it onto the transilluminator. The combs are Teflon.
Let me know if you have any follow-up questions.
Thanks !
Jo

Hi Adrian,
We have two wire options for the electrophoresis box. You can choose either stainless steel or platinum wire (+$40).
The platinum wire is a round soft wire 0.01" diameter.
Hope that helps,
Jo

Could you re-post your question and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks !

So, with our gel trays, you use tape to close the ends of the tray. Most kinds of tape will work, just make sure you place tape over both ends and that it covers the edges well so it won't leak. You can test with some water if you want to check before pouring the agarose. Once the gel has set you can peel off the tape.

Hi @DkFran,
I haven't used the Cheapstat for lead metal measurements. Perhaps someone here will be able to answer that part of your question.
However, I have used the Rodeostat with square wave anodic stripping voltammetry. I have written two blog posts which describe these experiments:

• Bismuth modified carbon paste electrode for metal measurements
• Square wave anodic stripping voltammetry and metal testing

Yes, the XL transilluminator does fit inside the imaging enclosure. It is a snug fit, but it works. Unlike the Small, Midi and Large transilluminator, you do have to take the door off in order to take the transilluminator in/out of the enclosure. But if you are planning on keeping it in there most of the time this shouldn't be an issue I would think.
There is an adapter we ship with the XL version, which is not a frame but a base plate for the transilluminator to sit on.
I have added the Extra Large XL option to the product page now, so you should be able to select it.

The colorimeter kits will be back in stock the first week of June.
Hope this helps. Let us know if you have any other questions.
Thanks !

We are currently out of Cheapstat stock and at this time we don't have plans to restock in the forseeable future. However, if you want to make one yourself, we do still have the bare Cheapstat PCB for sale here. We have also just updated the Cheapstat documentation to include the bill of materials for this board. Let me know if you have any questions about this.
Going forward we will be focusing most of our efforts on the Rodeostat open source potentiostat. If you are interested in using the Rodeostat or have any questions, please let us know and we will be happy to help.
Best,
Jo

@zahidshar
We are currently out of Cheapstat stock and at this time we don't have plans to restock in the forseeable future. However, if you want to make one yourself, we do still have the bare Cheapstat PCB for sale here. We are working on updating the Cheapstat documentation to include the bill of materials for this board, so that should be on the site very soon. Let me know if you have any questions about this.

Going forward we will be focusing most of our efforts on the Rodeostat open source potentiostat. If you are interested in using the Rodeostat or have any questions, please let us know and we will be happy to help !

@gbathree Thank you for sharing this information about the applications for the GOSH meeting this year. I wish we could attend ! We will be sure to forward this post to our social media and relevant groups/individuals.