sterilization equipment

Just out of curiosity.. I see alot of people asking for advice or whatever about tattoo machines, but I never see anyone asking about sterilization equipment.. is it because sterilization equipment is so basic it's a 'given' and there is nothing to talk about? Craig www.creativecutgems.com

CRAIG, the way we sterilize is to spray some witch hazel on all the guns and stuff, and wipe it down with a rag and thats the basics. all u need 2 do.

heh heh heh! Actually, I wonder who makes the best autoclaves. Not for doing their job (duh) but which ones last over time the longest and need the least tinkering with/maintenance. I doubt that'll be answered on this forum, or even if there IS a clear answer.

emge...It's all personal preference. Some go with the tried and try, some go with the nifty shiny shit, and some go with boiled toilet water....

I figured as much... I'm sure availability is highly variable as well To borrow a carpentry analogy, I was trying to ask "Which one is the MasterCraft of autoclaves, and which one is the DeWalt?" Mastercraft may have all the same specs, but after hanging a couple pictures, kiss the Mastercraft goodbye. Or the difference between the $170 and the $600 welding mask. Both do their job, but only one lasts if you weld every day.

Definitely "Steam Pressure autoclaves". Don't even try heated air are ones!! Why? A steam auto clave is the only one approved to kill all the bad stuff. The steam (water) conducts heat better than air and delivers it to the surface of your gear. Stainless autoclave pots are pretty common affordable and they work. see below: The only problem with them is that some of the basic models you need to put it on a stove because their are simply a pot. The ones I have seen have tons of screws to hold the lid and keep the pressure inside. Some other models come with a built in stove, this are better to have at the shop. See below I personally have a digital Prestige Medical Classic 2100 Autoclave, it is a bit expensive, but to me is the best I've ever own, The whole cycle is digital, all you do is to put distill water and thats it. They usually go for 1000-1500 but you can find the same one on ebay brand new for $750. See below: Hope this helps

Definitely "Steam Pressure autoclaves". Don't even try heated air are ones!! Why? A steam auto clave is the only one approved to kill all the bad stuff. The steam (water) conducts heat better than air and delivers it to the surface of your gear. Stainless autoclave pots are pretty common affordable and they work. see below: http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-All-American-1915X-Tattoo-Sterilizer-Autoclave_W0QQitemZ130027440516QQihZ003QQcategoryZ31459QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem The only problem with them is that some of the basic models you need to put it on a stove because their are simply a pot. The ones I have seen have tons of screws to hold the lid and keep the pressure inside. Some other models come with a built in stove, this are better to have at the shop. See below http://cgi.ebay.com/New-ALL-AMERICAN-50X-Electric-Autoclave-Sterilizer_W0QQitemZ130027516364QQihZ003QQcategoryZ31459QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I personally have a digital Prestige Medical Classic 2100 Autoclave, it is a bit expensive, but to me is the best I've ever own, The whole cycle is digital, all you do is to put distill water and thats it. They usually go for 1000-1500 but you can find the same one on ebay brand new for $750. See below: http://cgi.ebay.com/Prestige-Medical-Classic-2100-Autoclave-FREE-SHIPPING_W0QQitemZ130027423658QQihZ003QQcategoryZ31459QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Hope this helps

So what makes an autoclave different is "steam pressure" vs "heated air" and of course brands and monthly spore tests to make sure your gear is working properly.

Well, guess it wasn't such a dumb f'in question after all! Cool.. and scratcher I'm not a complete dimwit you ass.. go poke yourself with a needle dipped in Hep-C ! (j/k) Craig