[DIYbio] PCR thermocycler fine details

On 02/08/2016 09:03 AM, Dakota Hamill wrote:
> it uses a halogen lamp and a vortex of air. Cycles about 45 minutes to an hour faster than a Peltier on 32 repeats. Only
> downside is it needs mineral oil but a small price to pay

I'd like to know the model number and whatever you know about why it needs oil even though it has a vortex of air.

Does that imply that the "heated lid" function in PCR machines is to keep the top of a vial "hotter than" the thermocycling
temperatures?

John Griessen

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