Re: [DIYbio] Eppendorf 5415 centrifuge: How to remove the rotor?

On 08/19/2016 01:18 PM, jarlemag wrote:
> I attempted to use the socket wrench on the hexagonal part in the centre (see the picture), but that just makes the whole rotor
> turn. I tried to keep the rotor in place while turning the wrench, but that didn't work either (I couldn't keep the rotor still).

The rotor will have holes for tubes. You may need to get something non-damaging to lodge in those holes
to use for a lever against the hex wrench. Something as long as the hex wrench with wood dowels
to fit in the holes. Or someone else with large strong hands to grip it?

Try not to put any side force on the rotor. Try to get a grip so you can use the wrench perpendicular to the rotor axis so
very little side force is on the rotor bearing.

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