Re: [DIYbio] Re: PCR 96-well plate mats?

This explains a bit:
http://www.4ti.co.uk/pcr-consumables-and-accessories/pcr-accessories/optical-film-compression-pad/

basically it's a foam pad in case your multiwell tray isn't perfectly
flat, in case the clear adhesive film (which seals in moisture) starts
bubbling if you mess up when applying it.

On Wed, Oct 9, 2013 at 4:11 PM, Jeswin <phillyj101@gmail.com> wrote:
> Actually, it looks like this and I think that's what she had:
>
> http://www.bio-rad.com/en-us/sku/adr-3296-optical-compression-pad
>
> Optical Compression Pad which is for qPCRs and I have no idea why you
> would use that in a reguar PCR machine.
>
>
> On Wed, Oct 9, 2013 at 7:03 PM, Jeswin <phillyj101@gmail.com> wrote:
>> A colleague wanted to use my PCR machine for a 96 well plate but did
>> not because she couldn't find a "mat" to place on top of the plate.
>>
>> I never used a 96 well plate in the cycler before so I was a bit
>> confused about what she was talking about. It's not a sealing mat with
>> indentations. It's a flexible, "rubbery", "mat" with holes (96, I
>> guess) that's a few millimeter thick. Anyone know what it is?
>>
>> She said it was for keeping to all tight but I don't think it was
>> necessary. The machine I use has a lid with different size settings
>> (round top tubes, flat, well plate).
>>
>> So you guys use that thing and is it really needed?
>>
>> Thanks
>
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