Oil Bath Digital 5 L, 100-115V vs Large Capacity Oil Bath 37 L, 220V
Which should you choose?
- ▸If budget is the priority, Oil Bath Digital 5 L, 100-115V is the lower-cost option; Large Capacity Oil Bath 37 L, 220V lists higher and typically adds capability or capacity.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Oil Bath Digital | Large Capacity Oil |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Economy constant-temperature oil bath, flat-bottom, digital PID | Large-capacity constant-temperature oil bath, stirred, digital PID |
| Class | Capital — durable bench heating instrument | Capital — large durable heating instrument |
| Heater | 1000 W aluminum sheathed heater | SUS316 pipe heater, 4.5 kW |
| Weight | ~4.5 kg | ~37 kg |
| Exterior | PBT (fiber-glass reinforced) | — |
| Bath reservoir | Stainless steel (flat-shaped, no internal heater/sensor) | — |
| Control system | PID control, Pt100Ω sensor, white LED digital display (1 °C min. digit) | PID controller, platinum (Pt) sensor, digital ▲▼ set, 0.1 °C resolution |
| Service outlet | 2 A | — |
| Voltage / power | 100-115V, 10-12 A, 15 A fuse (200-230V sibling = BO-312A) | 200V AC single-phase, 23 A (with external transformer) |
| Reservoir capacity | ~5 L (φ240 mm ID) | — |
| External dimensions | φ262 mm (max. D286) × H240 mm | ~531 W × 520 D × 578 H mm (bath height 397 mm) |
| Temperature accuracy | ±2.0°C | — |
| Temperature control range | Room temp. +10°C to 180°C | Room temp. +10°C to 270°C |
| Stirrer | — | Vertical propeller, 25 W induction motor |
| Bath capacity | — | ~37 L (oil level ≤50 mm from top edge); effective ~31.9 L with lowest shelf installed |
| Bath dimensions | — | ~440 W × 460 D × 320 H mm |
| Temperature control accuracy | — | ±0.1°C (200°C silicone oil) |
| Effective internal dimensions | — | ~293 W × 340 D × 270 H mm (top edge to lowest shelf) |
| Temperature distribution accuracy | — | ±0.3°C (200°C silicone oil) |
Highlighted rows differ. Specs are sourced from manufacturer documentation.
FAQ
- What's the difference between the Oil Bath Digital 5 L, 100-115V and the Large Capacity Oil Bath 37 L, 220V?
- The main differences are in Type, Class, Heater. 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, Oil Bath Digital 5 L, 100-115V is the lower-cost option; Large Capacity Oil Bath 37 L, 220V 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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