Brian,
We use a PlateLoc Thermal Microplate sealer from Agilent. Works very
well, pricey though ...
Cheers,
Carsten
> -----Original Message-----
> From: CCP4 bulletin board [mailto:CCP4BB@JISCMAIL.AC.UK] On Behalf Of
> Brian Mark
> Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 5:19 PM
> To: CCP4BB@JISCMAIL.AC.UK
> Subject: [ccp4bb] 96-well block storage
>
> Hi all,
>
> Considering the popularity of 96-well deep well block format for
> purchasing and storing protein crystallization conditions, I'm
> surprised that a better re-sealing system has not been invented to
> prevent evaporation from the blocks when they are stored. We
typically
> don't consume our blocks fast enough to avoid this issue. There must
> be a better way to re-seal these blocks other than using peel and
stick
> foil tape over and over again...
>
> Would anyone like to share their optimal method for storing 96-wells
> blocks that avoids (or a least minimizes) evaporation?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Brian Mark
