Oil Bath Digital 5 L, 200-230V vs Yamato BM-401 Digital Constant-Temperature Water Bath, 7 L / 115 V
Which should you choose?
- โธIf budget is the priority, Oil Bath Digital 5 L, 200-230V is the lower-cost option; Yamato BM-401 Digital Constant-Temperature Water Bath, 7 L / 115 V lists higher and typically adds capability or capacity.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Oil Bath Digital | Yamato BM-401 Digital |
|---|---|---|
| sku | BO-312A | โ |
| Type | Economy constant-temperature oil bath, flat-bottom, digital PID | Digital constant-temperature water bath |
| Class | Capital โ durable bench heating instrument | โ |
| model | BO-312A | โ |
| Heater | 1000W aluminum sheathed heater | โ |
| Weight | ~4.5 kg | โ |
| Exterior | PBT (with fiber glass) | โ |
| controller | White LED digital display, key entry, minimum digit of 1 ยฐC | โ |
| accessories | Power cable (1), Spare fuse for main power 10A (large)(1) | โ |
| power_cable | 3m long, with inlet plug | โ |
| power_supply | 200-230V, 5-6A (10 A fuse) | โ |
| Bath reservoir | Stainless steel | โ |
| Control system | PID control, Pt100ฮฉ sensor, white LED digital display (1 ยฐC min. digit) | PID by microprocessor; digital โฒ/โผ, LED, 1 ยฐC resolution |
| Service outlet | 2 A | โ |
| Voltage / power | 200-230V, 5-6 A, 10 A fuse (100-115V sibling = BO-302A) | โ |
| other_functions | Overshoot alert, Auto resume (selectable), 2A service outlet, calibration offset | โ |
| safety_functions | Automatic overheat prevention, independent overheat prevention (fixed temp.), temperature upper limit error, Overcurrent protection fuse | โ |
| Reservoir capacity | ~5L (ฯ240 mm ID) | โ |
| temperature_sensor | Pt100ฮฉ | โ |
| External dimensions | ฯ262 (max. D286) x H240 mm | W310 ร D360 ร H230 mm; approx. 7 kg |
| Temperature accuracy | ยฑ2.0ยฐC | โ |
| Temperature control range | Room temp. +10~180 ยฐC | โ |
| temperature_control_system | PID control | โ |
| operating_ambient_temp_range | 5~35 ยฐC | โ |
Highlighted rows differ. Specs are sourced from manufacturer documentation.
FAQ
- What's the difference between the Oil Bath Digital 5 L, 200-230V and the Yamato BM-401 Digital Constant-Temperature Water Bath, 7 L / 115 V?
- The main differences are in sku, Type, Class. 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, 200-230V is the lower-cost option; Yamato BM-401 Digital Constant-Temperature Water Bath, 7 L / 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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