myGel InstaView Gel Tank with Blue LED Illuminator, 115 V vs myVolt Mini Power Supply, 115 V
Which should you choose?
- ▸If budget is the priority, myVolt Mini Power Supply, 115 V is the lower-cost option; myGel InstaView Gel Tank with Blue LED Illuminator, 115 V lists higher and typically adds capability or capacity.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | myGel InstaView Gel | myVolt Mini Power |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Capital — electrophoresis system (gel tank + transilluminator) | Capital — power supply |
| Timer | 0–99 min, continuous | — |
| Safety | Magnetic switch interlock between gel tank and lid (current cuts off when lid not properly seated) | — |
| Weight | 2.3 lb / 1.04 kg | — |
| Voltage | 115 V, 60 Hz | — |
| Lid filter | Orange filter integrated for direct band visualization | — |
| Gel capacity | 1 × 10.5 × 10 cm gel OR 1 × 10.5 × 6 cm gel (0.5 cm thick) | — |
| Buffer volume | 230 ml | — |
| Transilluminator | Blue LED, 465 nm | — |
| Compatible stains | SmartGlow, SYBR Green, Gel Green (standard green fluorescent DNA stains) | — |
| Imaging accessory | Gel imaging enclosure included for smartphone-camera documentation (smartphone not included) | — |
| Dimensions (with enclosure) | 10 × 8.25 × 5 in / 25.5 × 21 × 14 cm (W × D × H) | — |
| Output voltage (when paired with PSU) | 35 V, 50 V, or 100 V | — |
| Output jacks | — | 2 sets, wired in parallel (1 or 2 gel tanks) |
| Output voltage | — | 100 VDC or 200 VDC (2 fixed settings, operator-selectable) |
| Use restriction | — | Research only — not for medical, clinical, or diagnostic applications per brochure |
| Voltage (input) | — | 115 V |
| Air clearance requirement | — | 1 inch (2.5 cm) sides, front, rear per brochure |
Highlighted rows differ. Specs are sourced from manufacturer documentation.
FAQ
- What's the difference between the myGel InstaView Gel Tank with Blue LED Illuminator, 115 V and the myVolt Mini Power Supply, 115 V?
- The main differences are in Class, Timer, Safety. The table above shows every spec side by side; the decision guide highlights which fits which use case.
- Which should I buy?
- If budget is the priority, myVolt Mini Power Supply, 115 V is the lower-cost option; myGel InstaView Gel Tank with Blue LED Illuminator, 115 V lists higher and typically adds capability or capacity.
- Do both carry a warranty?
- Yes, both are sold through Legacy Lab Supplies as an authorized distributor and carry full manufacturer warranty.
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