Surge Scientific · Per4mance Series · Model WBT200213
Per4mance Stainless Steel Water Bath
13 Liter
Touch Glass Panel · 3 Programmable Setpoints · ±0.3°C Stability · Single-Piece Stainless Basin · Dual Voltage
The 13-liter Per4mance water bath holds multiple flasks, bottle racks, and high-throughput tube sets at ±0.3°C stability — tight enough for enzyme kinetics, PCR reagent prep, and serology protocols that fail when the bath drifts. An extended timer range up to 99 hours 59 minutes supports overnight incubations and long enzymatic digestions without interruption.
Why Single-Piece Stainless Matters
Large water baths magnify every controller weakness — the thermal mass is bigger, the recovery time is longer, and a drift of 0.5°C across 13 liters of water means reagents at the corners of the basin see a different temperature than reagents at the center. Welded seams in a bath this size are a liability measured in months, not years.
The WBT200213 uses a single-piece drawn stainless basin (no seams, no welds) paired with a tighter ±0.3°C stability spec than the smaller units. Continuous microprocessor regulation holds the target across the full volume, and the extended 0–99h59min timer supports overnight digestions, long fermentations, and weekend incubation runs.
Lab-Grade Stability
Holds ±0.3°C across the full RT+5°C to 99.9°C range — tight enough for enzyme kinetics, PCR reagent prep, and serology protocols that drift when the bath drifts.
3 Stored Setpoints
Three configurable program buttons launch your most-used temperatures with a single press. No more dialing in 37°C, 56°C, and 95°C by hand every morning.
Dual-Layer Safety
Independent over-temperature cutoff plus dry-start protection means a forgotten fill or a runaway setpoint shuts the heater down before samples — or the basin — take damage.
Glass Touch Control
Sealed glass panel wipes clean with any lab disinfectant. No buttons to trap protein spills, no membrane to crack under ethanol, no crevices to grow biofilm.
"Heats to 99.9°C. Stops at 100.1°C." — The over-temperature cutoff is a physically independent circuit, not a firmware check. If the primary controller fails, the secondary kills power before water boils dry.
Key Features
- Bright OLED display — readable across the bench
- Adjustable range RT +5°C to 99.9°C
- Temperature stability ±0.3°C
- 0.1°C display resolution
- Glass touch panel — no membrane, no buttons
- 3 user-programmable setpoint presets
- Dry-start protection shuts heater down if empty
- Independent over-temperature cutoff circuit
- Audible over-temperature alarm
- Single-piece drawn stainless steel basin
- Timed operation: 0–99h59min
- °F / °C unit toggle
- Two-point temperature calibration menu
- See-through lid included
- Base tray / sample platform included
- Dual voltage — 110V and 220V
- Low-profile footprint for crowded benches
- Factory-calibrated before shipment
Ideal Applications
Microbiology
Serology at 56°C, media tempering at 50°C, agar holding at 47°C — all three stored as one-touch presets.
Molecular Biology
Heat-shock transformations, enzyme inactivation at 65°C/80°C/95°C, and reagent thawing with reproducible stability.
Cell Culture
Media and reagent warming at 37°C with tight stability — critical when thawed proteins meet sensitive cell lines.
What's in the Box
The 13L Per4mance water bath ships ready for bench use — no add-on accessories required to start your first run.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model / SKU | WBT200213 |
| Reservoir Capacity | 13 Liter |
| Heating Range | RT +5°C to 99.9°C |
| Temperature Stability | ±0.3°C |
| Display Resolution | 0.1°C |
| Display Type | OLED |
| Control Interface | Glass Touch Panel |
| Stored Programs | 3 user-configurable setpoints |
| Timer Range | 0–99h59min |
| Over-Temperature Cutoff | Yes — independent circuit |
| Dry-Start Protection | Yes |
| Over-Temperature Alarm | Audible |
| Basin Material | Single-piece drawn stainless steel |
| Calibration | Two-point user menu · Factory-calibrated |
| Temperature Units | °C / °F switchable |
| Included Accessories | See-through lid · Base tray |
| Input Voltage | 100–120VAC, 50/60Hz / 200–240VAC, 50/60Hz |
Surge Scientific Warranty & Support
This instrument is sold through Surge Scientific, your trusted laboratory equipment partner. Our product specialists are available Monday–Friday for assistance. The Per4mance WBT200213 is backed by a 2-year all-inclusive manufacturer's warranty. Contact us at info@surgescientific.com or reach out directly to our support team at 855.943.3344 for pre-sales questions, quotes, and technical assistance.