Troubleshoot It: Steam Sterilizers

摘要

A: Most likely, there is more than the rust issue going on here. Rust is usually a symptom of other problems. Before one can go too far with this issue, testing the water quality and steam quality will help to formulate an educated guess as to the problem and determine next steps. Also, one will need to know whether a water purifier is used (at least for the final rinse).A water quality test will evaluate the biological, mineral, and chemical content of the water. Specifically in this application, we are concerned with the mineral content. Certain minerals such as iron and sulfates can cause scaling and rust on instruments. Someone skilled in water quality should evaluate your test results. Mineral analysis will be given in parts per million and show content of minerals in the water such as calcium, magnesium, manganese, iron, copper, and zinc. It will also determine the acidity or pH and hardness of the water, as well as give the concentration of nitrates, sulfates, and other chemical compounds.