Autoclaving water to go into the incubator - (May/31/2013 )

We use autoclaved water too.   And we add a splash of Microcide SQ (a good cleaning solution that doesn't harm the stainless steel).

science noob on Tue Aug 13 02:11:05 2013 said:

 

jerryshelly1 on Thu Jun 20 02:06:44 2013 said:

Same here. We autoclave regular tap water and supplement the water with SDS. Distilled and Milli-Q water will rust your incubator.

 

What is the purpose of adding SDS? As an anti-bacterial?

 

We have seen it reduce the growth of bacteria. It is especially helpful if someone accidently splashes media into the water tray.