Purelab Quest

PURELAB® Quest

Demand more - discover PURELAB Quest, the world’s first 3-in-1 lab water purification system. Lab water you can trust.

Features
  • Provides a reliable supply of: Type 1, 2 & 3 water
  • Fast-flow rate and walk-away design delivers water at 1.2 l/m, keeping interruptions to a minimum. Volumetric dispensing means researchers can multi-task, saving time and money.
  • Intuitive design simple to operate and maintain, with easy to change consumables, periodic recirculation and a simple, pre-programmed sanitisation process.
  • Save Valuable Lab Space This compact system measuring just 232 mm wide and 510 mm high and is wall mountable.
  • IoT Connectivity Optimal remote monitoring reducing interruptions, costs and environmental impact.
  • Designed with sustainability in mind Made from 85% reclaimed materials and utilises long lasting consumables.

One complete solution for the laboratory

When you need unmatched value, proven reliability and uninterrupted discovery, PURELAB Quest provides the perfect solution. Consistently delivering three types of laboratory water, the PURELAB Quest supports every application in your lab.

"This is an excellent water purification system without having to pay an exaggerated amount of money"

ANTONIO HERNANDEZ-ONO
RESEARCH SCIENTIST AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

Tech Specs

Quest UV Specifications
Type I (Ultrapure water)
Type II (Pure water)
Type III (RO-permeate)
Resistivity
18.2 MΩ.cm @ 25°C
>1 MΩ.cm @ 25°C
 
Dispense flow rate
Up to 1.2l/min (0.27gal)
  
TOC Value
<5 ppb
<50 pbb
<200 ppb*4
Bacteria TVC
<0.1 cfu/ml*1
<100 cfu/ml
<1000 cfu/ml*4
Endotoxin
<0.001 EU/ml*1
  
RNase
<1pg/ml
  
DNase
<5pg/ml
  
pH
Effectively Neutral
  
Particulates
0.2μm filtration*1
  
Recommended daily volume
Up to 10l/Day*3(2.2gal)
Up to 10l/day*3 (2.2gal)
Up to 30l/day (6.6gal)
Conductivity  
<20μS/cm4
Ionic rejection  
>96%*5
Particulates & bacteria rejection  >99%
Organic rejection (MW >200Da)  
>99%
Production Flow   
Quest UV Specifications
Type I (Ultrapure water)
Type II (Pure water)
Type III (RO-permeate)
Resistivity
18.2 MΩ.cm @ 25°C
>1 MΩ.cm @ 25°C
 
Dispense flow rate
Up to 1.2l/min (0.27gal)
  
TOC Value
<5 ppb
<50 pbb
<200 ppb*4
Bacteria TVC
<0.1 cfu/ml*1
<100 cfu/ml
<1000 cfu/ml*4
Endotoxin
<0.001 EU/ml*1
  
RNase
<1pg/ml
  
DNase
<5pg/ml
  
pH
Effectively Neutral
  
Particulates
0.2μm filtration*1
  
Recommended daily volume
Up to 10l/Day*3(2.2gal)
Up to 10l/day*3 (2.2gal)
Up to 30l/day (6.6gal)
Conductivity  
<20μS/cm4
Ionic rejection  
>96%*5
Particulates & bacteria rejection  >99%
Organic rejection (MW >200Da)  
>99%
Production Flow   

*1 When using point of use filters (LC134/LC197)

*2 When using point of use filters (LC197)

*3 Avaialble volume of Type I and II water combined; increased use will reduce purification pack life

*4 Subject to suitable feed water purity(see ionic rejection) and system maintenance

*5 With feed water pressure at >4 bar and temperature at 15 oC

Consumables

Accessories

Reverse Osmosis
Impact of Overuse

High levels of organics and inorganics remain in the water reducing the functional life of the DI pack

Reverse Osmosis
Part Number
LC217
Life expectancy
Typically 2 years
Vent Filter (Bacteria/Particulate)
Impact of Overuse

The filter can potentially become blocked reducing its function to adequately allow air through.

Vent Filter (Bacteria/Particulate)
Part Number
LC291
Life expectancy
12 months
POU Filter
Impact of Overuse

Potential recontamination of purified water and reduced flow rates

Point of Use Filter
Part Number
LC197
Life expectancy
3 months
DI Pack
Impact of Overuse

Weakly bound ions are released back into the water reducing resistivity

DI Pack
Part Number
LC292
Life expectancy
6 months
Impurities Removed
UV light (185/254nm)
Impact of Overuse

Raised levels of bacterial contamination and TOC levels are not reduced

UV light (185/254nm)
Part Number
LC210
Life expectancy
12 months
Reverse Osmosis
Impact of Overuse

High levels of organics and inorganics remain in the water reducing the functional life of the DI pack

Reverse Osmosis
Part Number
LC217
Life expectancy
Typically 2 years
Vent Filter (Bacteria/Particulate)
Impact of Overuse

The filter can potentially become blocked reducing its function to adequately allow air through.

Vent Filter (Bacteria/Particulate)
Part Number
LC291
Life expectancy
12 months
POU Filter
Impact of Overuse

Potential recontamination of purified water and reduced flow rates

Point of Use Filter
Part Number
LC197
Life expectancy
3 months
DI Pack
Impact of Overuse

Weakly bound ions are released back into the water reducing resistivity

DI Pack
Part Number
LC292
Life expectancy
6 months
Impurities Removed
UV light (185/254nm)
Impact of Overuse

Raised levels of bacterial contamination and TOC levels are not reduced

UV light (185/254nm)
Part Number
LC210
Life expectancy
12 months

FAQS

What is PURELAB Quest?

PURELAB Quest, is the latest addition to the PURELAB range. It is a laboratory water system that delivers water for the widest range of lab applications, offering unmatched value and an outstanding user experience

How many types of water can be dispensed from a PURELAB Quest system?

PURELAB Quest can dispense 3 types of lab water- Type I (Ultrapure) water for critical applications such as molecular biology and HPLC; Type II (Pure) water for buffer and medial preparation; and Type III (RO permeate) water for glassware rinsing and autoclaves.

What are the benefits of the PURELAB Quest system?

Besides dispensing water for the widest range of lab applications; PURELAB Quest is designed to minimise valuable lab space with its compact design, itis environmentally friendly, is designed to provide reliable and reproducible results with its multiple water purity sensors and inbuilt periodic recirculation plus it is easy to install, use and maintain with excellent customer feedback.

How precise is volumetric dispensing?

Typically the volumetric dispensing accuracy is +-10ml or +-3% whichever is the greater.

How many product variants are there?

Customers have the option to purchase a UV or non-UV variant depending on their application and budget.

What sort of reminders are available?

Users have the option to set the replacement reminders for the UV lamp (12 months), vent filter (12 months) & RO Membrane (24 months).

What is the size of the storage reservoir in a PURELAB Quest?

PURELAB Quest is designed with an integrated 7 litre reservoir. There is also an optional 15l or 30l external reservoir.

 

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