The B2000-8 is the mid-large capacity in the myBath Digital Water Bath family — 8 L water-bath capacity at $1,298, the right pick for mid-large multi-flask incubation workflows, shared-investigator procurement at moderate scale, and production-prep workflows that exceed the 4 L bath's capacity but don't require the 12 L bath's full bulk-procurement scale. The 8 L bath sits $79 above the 4 L bath ($1,219) and $250 below the 12 L bath ($1,548) — a meaningful middle-tier procurement option. 115 V / 230 V chassis; the 230 V EU-plug configuration ships at the same $1,298 (by special order).
For full chemistry rationale (myBath family architecture, digital water bath vs circulating alternatives, application profile), see the B2000-2 (2 L) anchor page.
Voltage options: This unit can be ordered with European voltage requirements (230V/50Hz). Contact us to order.
Key Specifications
| SKU | B2000-8 |
| Type | Digital water bath, microprocessor temperature control |
| Capacity | 8 L (mid-large in the myBath family) |
| Voltage | 115 V or 230 V, 50–60 Hz (discrete variants) |
| Sister capacity SKUs | B2000-2 (2 L, $733), B2000-4 (4 L, $1,219), B2000-12 (12 L, $1,548) |
| Compatible tube racks | B2000-8-T150 (76 × 15 mL, $248), B2000-8-T500 (30 × 50 mL, $248) — 8L-specific rack family with higher tube counts than 4L racks |
| List price | $1,298 |
Why the 8 L Capacity — Mid-Large Workflows
The 8 L capacity fills the gap between the 4 L bath (multi-flask incubation, mid-volume) and the 12 L bath (shared-facility / production-scale). It is the right pick for multi-flask incubation at mid-large scale (10–15 flasks at 50–250 mL formats, where the 4 L bath is throughput-limiting), shared-investigator procurement at moderate scale (2–3 investigators sharing the bath without the 12 L bath's facility-wide procurement overhead), multi-rack workflows running the 8 L-specific rack family (76 × 15 mL or 30 × 50 mL) for higher tube-count throughput, and mid-batch production-prep workflows such as pre-plating cell-culture-media warming. The $79 step from the 4 L bath is small for the 100 % capacity increase — in many workflows the 8 L is meaningfully better-fit than the 4 L.
Pick the myBath 8 L (B2000-8) when:
- Workflow exceeds the 4 L bath's throughput capacity (frequent batch-by-batch sequencing of incubation steps)
- The 12 L bath's $1,548 would represent excess capacity for the workflow
- 2–3 investigator shared procurement matches the 8 L bath's working volume
- Higher tube-count rack workflows (76-tube 15 mL rack, 30-tube 50 mL rack) drive the procurement
Capacity Step Economics — Full myBath Family
| SKU | Capacity | List price | $/L | Step from prior |
| B2000-2 | 2 L | $733 | $367/L | Baseline |
| B2000-4 | 4 L | $1,219 | $305/L | +$486 (66 %) |
| B2000-8 (this product) | 8 L | $1,298 | $162/L | +$79 from 4 L (only 6.5 % step for 100 % more capacity) |
| B2000-12 | 12 L | $1,548 | $129/L | +$250 from 8 L |
The 4 L → 8 L step is the most cost-efficient step in the family — only $79 for a doubling of capacity. For workflows where 4 L is throughput-limiting, the 8 L is often the right step (vs jumping to 12 L when 8 L would suffice).
Application Profile
Mid-large multi-flask incubation — 10–15 flasks at 50–250 mL formats simultaneously held at set point.
Shared-investigator dedicated bath — 2–3 investigator teams sharing the bath at moderate throughput.
Higher tube-count multi-tube workflows — 76 × 15 mL or 30 × 50 mL tube-rack workflows at mid-large scale.
Cell-culture-room mid-large media warming — pre-plating media warming for mid-batch production runs.
Hybridization at mid-large scale — multi-membrane Northern / Southern blot workflows that exceed 4 L bath capacity.
Educational laboratory teaching at mid-large scale — graduate molecular biology coursework with student-cohort exercises that exceed 4 L throughput.
Method-development workflows — protocol-development at mid-large scale.
Multi-cycler facility procurement — facilities procuring two mid-capacity baths (one 8 L per investigator team) often deliver better workflow flexibility than one 12 L bath shared across all investigators.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of the B2000-8? 8 L — the mid-large capacity in the myBath Digital Water Bath family.
How does the B2000-8 price compare to the 4 L and 12 L baths? At $1,298 it sits $79 above the 4 L bath ($1,219) and $250 below the 12 L bath ($1,548) — the most cost-efficient capacity step in the family.
Which tube racks fit the B2000-8? The 8 L-specific racks B2000-8-T150 (76 × 15 mL) and B2000-8-T500 (30 × 50 mL). The 4 L racks do not fit — different chamber dimensions and tube counts.
Is a 230 V version available? Yes. A 230 V EU-plug configuration ships by special order at the same $1,298.
What temperature control does it use? Digital, microprocessor temperature control.
Ordering & Configuration
Pair with 8 L-specific tube racks. B2000-8-T150 (76 × 15 mL) and B2000-8-T500 (30 × 50 mL) are sized to the 8 L chamber — the 4 L racks (B2000-4-T*) are not the same accessories (different chamber dimensions, different tube counts).
Confirm voltage and plug type. 115 V / 230 V chassis; a 230 V EU-plug configuration is available by special order at the same $1,298.
Plan for periodic bath maintenance — same maintenance protocol as smaller myBath sisters; mid-large volume requires moderate water-quality monitoring.
Confirm bench-space. The 8 L bath has larger footprint than the 4 L bath but smaller than the 12 L; confirm available bench space at order.
Confirm at quote: voltage and plug type, intended workflow capacity sizing (vs 4 L or 12 L alternatives), 8 L-specific rack pairing, water-quality protocol, and lead time.
Warranty: Per Benchmark Scientific standard capital-equipment terms — confirm at quote.
myBath Digital Water Bath family — full capacity range:
- B2000-2 — 2 L ($733) — small-vessel single-investigator
- B2000-4 — 4 L ($1,219) — multi-flask mid-volume
- B2000-8 (this product) — 8 L ($1,298) — mid-large shared-investigator / higher-tube-count workflows
- B2000-12 — 12 L ($1,548) — shared-facility / production-scale
Pick the 8 L when the 4 L is throughput-limiting and the 12 L would be excess capacity; the 4 L → 8 L step ($79) is the most cost-efficient capacity step in the family.
