Is It Time to Upgrade Your Fume Hood?

Does your lab handle any type of acidic or toxic chemicals? If so, chances are you have at least one laboratory fume hood. With a fume hood, employees have the ability to conduct processes involving harsh chemicals for suitable completion. If your laboratory has a fume hood, its employees likely use the item every day, meaning that it receives a lot of wear. But, how do you know when the time has come to replace an existing laboratory fume hood with an updated model? Here are some signs that it is time to upgrade your fume hood with a newer, updated option:

Fume Hood is Old

Of course, this does seem like an obvious sign, and the reason is that it is true. Over time technology advances, and as such so does the efficiency of items. It is a well-known fact that a vehicle made in 2018 is typically much safer than a one that was built in the 90s. The same is true for lab equipment. Newer laboratory fume hoods can eliminate exposure to hazardous chemicals better and can manage processes more effectively, without a doubt. If the fume hood in your laboratory is over 10 years old, you need it replaced with a new one. The employees could be put at risk with your old one, and energy costs for the older one are certainly much more than a newer model.

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