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Qwertyu
09-28-2005, 01:01 AM
First of all I must say this is a great forum! This is the best place I have found where people are willing to share information, tips and tricks etc. about tattooing - this is just so great!!!

I am in the process of buying an autoclave. Its a used Kavoclave, tested and with warranty so thats all fine.
But I am wondering, since its not a vaccuum autoclave, if I can use autoclave bags. I know a regular autoclave has trouble getting into hollow objects (tubes - it can reach 2 times the diameter into the tube) but wouldnt the bags make it even harder for the steam to reach in - I mean, the bags must stop the steam just a tiny bit, right.?.?
I was thinking of doing two runs - one without bags, bag the objects and run another cycle - is that overkill?
Hope its undarstandable and I’m not babbling too much :)

Qwertyu
09-28-2005, 08:03 AM
Well, I just picked it up and it turned out to be a Melag 23 autoclave, so thats even better, but I’m still in doubt.
Is it OK to bag the tubes before putting them into the autoclave when its a non-vacuum type autoclave?

Thanks all :D :D

FORGIVEN
09-28-2005, 09:15 AM
bag the tubes

Qwertyu
09-28-2005, 12:16 PM
Thats a clear answer! - thanks a lot :D