Product Overview
Used VWR 1213 Benchtop Heated Water Bath 18.5L – Tested and Functional
The VWR Model 1213 is an 18.5-liter heated water bath designed for dependable temperature control in laboratory applications. Built for general-purpose use, it provides uniform water heating for samples, reagents, or materials requiring controlled thermal environments.
This tested unit demonstrates VWR’s long-standing engineering consistency—an enduring standard in lab instrumentation where reliability matters more than appearance.
Product Condition
Used and tested in good working condition. The exterior shows normal signs of prior use, including surface wear and a cracked rubber seal. Despite cosmetic flaws, the bath heats, regulates temperature, and maintains operational integrity.
Product Overview
VWR water baths are recognized across laboratories for their stability, service life, and intuitive controls. The 1213 model provides consistent temperature performance across its 18.5-liter chamber, ideal for biology, chemistry, or materials testing workflows requiring repeatable thermal control.
Key Features
- Brand: VWR Scientific
- Model: 1213
- Capacity: 18.5 liters
- Integrated temperature control system
- Benchtop form factor for standard lab benches
- Stable and uniform heating performance
- Durable stainless steel chamber
- Easy-fill and drain configuration
- Power-tested and verified functional
Applications
- Sample warming and incubation
- Reagent temperature stabilization
- General laboratory heating tasks
- Biology and chemistry lab workflows
- Educational and teaching laboratories
- Testing and materials conditioning
- Temperature-controlled process development
Frequently Asked Questions
Has this unit been tested?
Yes. The unit has been tested for heating and temperature regulation and is fully functional.
What is the total bath volume?
The Model 1213 features an 18.5-liter capacity chamber suitable for medium-volume applications.
Does the cracked seal affect performance?
The cracked rubber seal is cosmetic and does not interfere with the bath’s temperature control or operation.
What power requirements does it use?
The 1213 operates on standard laboratory power (check rating label for local voltage compatibility).
Is this suitable for continuous use?
Yes. VWR water baths are designed for continuous bench operation under typical lab conditions.
Reliable, tested, and still delivering controlled precision — this VWR 1213 carries the steady rhythm of lab work done right. Its next chapter belongs to your bench.
