The BSH5001 is the myBlock I — a single-chamber digital dry bath sold at $580 (same price as the BSH1001 Benchmark Digital Dry Bath single position). Both SKUs share identical universe specifications (single position, blocks not included, 120/230 V universal, $580 list) — the distinction between BSH5001 ("myBlock I") and BSH1001 ("Benchmark Digital Dry Bath") is not clearly enumerated in the universe label.
Universe label clarification needed (FQ candidate): Confirm with Benchmark Scientific technical support whether BSH5001 and BSH1001 are:
- (a) Identical chassis with different marketing SKU labels (in which case BSH5001 is essentially a renamed BSH1001)
- (b) Similar but distinct product lines with feature differences not reflected in the universe label
- (c) The same physical instrument under different sales channels / regional naming
The "myBlock I" branding parallels the myBlock Mini (BSH200) family — suggesting BSH5001 might be the standard-size myBlock product line distinct from the myBlock Mini compact line, while BSH1001 is the Benchmark Digital Dry Bath product line. Treat as distinct product lines until verified.
Voltage options: This unit can be ordered with European voltage requirements (230V/50Hz). Contact us to order.
Key Specifications
| SKU | BSH5001 |
| Type | Digital dry bath chassis, single chamber, blocks NOT included (myBlock I product line) |
| Block positions | 1 (single chamber) |
| Voltage | 120 V or 230 V, 50–60 Hz (discrete variants) |
| Sister product line | BSH1001 ("Benchmark Digital Dry Bath", same $580 price, same single-position no-blocks spec) |
| Sister myBlock product line | BSH200 / -E (myBlock Mini, compact $580.00) and BSH200-HL / BSH300 variants |
| Compatible blocks | Confirm block-format standard with Benchmark Scientific (likely BSH100-* family but verify) |
| List price | $580 (chassis only) |
| Safety flag | Thermal hazard — heated block surface |
Workflow Recommendation Pending Clarification
Until the BSH5001 / BSH1001 distinction is clarified with Benchmark Scientific:
- Default to BSH1001 for procurement when "Benchmark Digital Dry Bath" branding aligns with facility procurement standards
- Procure BSH5001 when "myBlock I" branding is the specified product line (e.g., per existing facility myBlock-family inventory)
- Confirm at quote which product line maps to specific feature sets the workflow requires (heated-lid availability, multi-position chassis, etc.)
For full chemistry rationale on dry-bath workflows, block selection, and decision frameworks, see the BSH1001 (Benchmark Digital Dry Bath) anchor page and the BSH200 (myBlock Mini) anchor page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are blocks included with the BSH5001? No — the BSH5001 is the chassis only at $580; blocks are procured separately (confirm the block-format standard with Benchmark Scientific, likely the BSH100-* family).
How is the BSH5001 different from the BSH1001? Both share identical universe specifications — single position, no blocks, 120/230 V, $580. The distinction between the "myBlock I" (BSH5001) and "Benchmark Digital Dry Bath" (BSH1001) branding is not clearly enumerated; confirm with Benchmark Scientific technical support before procurement.
How many block positions does it have? One — it is a single-chamber chassis.
What voltage options are available? 120 V or 230 V, 50–60 Hz, supplied as discrete variants. Note the heated block surface presents a thermal hazard.
Ordering & Configuration
Confirm BSH5001 vs BSH1001 distinction with Benchmark Scientific tech support. Document specific feature differences (if any) before procurement to ensure facility receives the intended product.
Pair chassis with blocks at first procurement — see BSH1001 parent for block-selection matrix.
Confirm voltage and plug type. 115 V / 230 V chassis.
Confirm bench-clearance for thermal envelope.
Confirm at quote: product-line clarification (BSH5001 vs BSH1001), voltage / plug type, intended primary tube format, block-pairing inventory plan, bench-clearance, and lead time.
Warranty: Per Benchmark Scientific standard capital-equipment terms — confirm at quote.
BSH5001 (myBlock I) vs BSH1001 (Benchmark Digital Dry Bath) clarification:
- Both: $580 single-chamber dry bath, blocks not included, 120/230 V universal
- Distinction: not clearly enumerated in universe — confirm with Benchmark Scientific tech support
- Procurement note: select the SKU matching facility procurement specification or existing product-line inventory
Pick BSH5001 when "myBlock I" branding is the specified product line; sister BSH1001 covers the same single-chamber spec under "Benchmark Digital Dry Bath" branding. See BSH1001 anchor for full BSH dry bath family chemistry / block-selection detail.
