Description
VWR Scientific 1225PC Water Bath 120V 600W 9020702 Sheldon Benchtop Lab
The VWR Scientific 1225PC is a benchtop laboratory water bath manufactured for VWR Scientific by Sheldon Manufacturing, Inc. of Cornelius, Oregon. It provides controlled, stable-temperature water immersion for sample warming, reagent incubation, and general temperature-controlled lab work. The front panel features an LED digital display showing current temperature in degrees Celsius, up/down set-point buttons, and three indicator lights for Heating, Power, and Over-Temperature Protection (OTP). A rotary Over Temperature Safety dial and rocker main power switch are mounted on the rear panel.
Specifications & What's Included
- Model: 1225PC
- Part Number: 9020702
- Manufactured by: Sheldon Manufacturing, Inc. — Cornelius, Oregon (made for VWR Scientific)
- Voltage: 120V AC
- Amperage: 5.0 A
- Power: 600 W
- Frequency: 50/60 Hz
- Interior Bath Dimensions (approx.): 6" L x 11.75" W x 5.75" H
- Display: LED digital temperature readout (°C)
- Front-panel controls: Up/Down temperature set-point buttons
- Front-panel indicators: Heating, Power, and OTP indicator lights
- Rear-panel controls: Over Temperature Safety rotary dial (numbered 0–10 / 38–5 scale), rocker power switch
- Immersion heater probe visible inside bath
- Power cord included
- Made in USA
Applications
Laboratory water baths like the VWR Scientific 1225PC are standard equipment in biological, chemical, and medical research settings. They are used to maintain samples, reagents, culture media, and glassware at a precise, stable temperature — common tasks include enzyme reactions, cell culture incubation, thawing frozen samples, and warming reagents to working temperature. The 1225PC is a compact benchtop unit suited to smaller labs, teaching environments, and general-purpose temperature-controlled incubation. VWR Scientific water baths from this era were widely used in university, pharmaceutical, and clinical laboratory settings throughout the 1990s and 2000s, and the basic design remains applicable wherever a reliable, straightforward heated bath is needed.
This VWR Scientific 1225PC benchtop water bath has been powered on and tested at our facility. The unit powers up, the LED temperature display is active, the indicator lights respond correctly, and the bath temperature begins to rise as expected. Externally the unit is in good used condition — the housing and front panel show normal wear. The interior bath shows dark discoloration and mineral/rust deposits from previous use, as visible in our photos. The over-temperature safety dial and rocker power switch on the rear panel are present and functional. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
VWR Scientific |
Model: |
1225PC |
MPN: |
9020702 |
Manufacturer: |
Sheldon Manufacturing, Inc. |
Type: |
Benchtop Water Bath |
SKU: |
42451 |
Voltage: |
120V |
Amperage: |
5.0 A |
Power Rating: |
600 W |
Frequency: |
50/60 Hz |
Power Requirements: |
120V AC, 50/60 Hz, 5.0A, 600W |
Interior Bath Dimensions: |
6" L x 11.75" W x 5.75" H (approx.) |
Form Factor: |
Benchtop |
Display Type: |
LED Digital Temperature Display (°C) |
Controls: |
Up/Down temp buttons, Over Temperature Safety knob, rocker power switch |
Safety Features: |
Over Temperature Safety (OTP) dial and indicator |
Indicators: |
Heating, Power, and OTP indicator lights |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Application / Use Case: |
Temperature-controlled lab incubation, sample warming |
Condition: |
Used – Inspected and Tested |
Seller Notes: |
Unit powers up; temperature display active and bath heats. |
Condition Notes: |
VWR Scientific 1225PC Water Bath — powered and tested. Unit powers up, LED display active, indicator lights respond, bath heats. Exterior in good used condition; interior bath shows mineral/rust deposits. Used. |
