1000L Low Temperature Refrigerated BOD Incubator NovaIncu BOD-1000B

• Features a sterile stainless steel chamber and shelves within a robust steel enclosure.
• Double-layer glass door allows for sample observation without compromising internal climate.
• Smart compressor system includes auto-defrost and pressure protection for hassle-free operation.
• Omni-directional heating technology guarantees unparalleled temperature uniformity.
• Conveniently equipped with internal lighting and a universal AC power socket.
• The control system, powered by a high-performance CPU, offers swift and accurate regulation.
• Enables complete automation of long-term cultures with programmable 99-hour cycles.
• Multi-level alarms provide immediate notification of any system or parameter deviation.
• User-friendly features like parameter memory and display calibration simplify daily use.
• Configurable with an essential backup safety thermostat and an optional UV disinfection module.

*Notes:

10-segment temperature control program to realize temperature curve program running.

The inflow and outflow air speed is also adjustable.

While standard incubators control temperature and often CO2, creating a truly oxygen-free environment for obligate anaerobes requires specialized technology: the anaerobic workstation (chamber) or jar system. An anaerobic incubator is a sealed glovebox with an integrated incubator. The entire internal atmosphere is replaced with a mixture of inert gases (N2, H2, CO2) using vacuum-purge cycles. Catalysts scavenge any residual O2. Users work via glove ports, allowing manipulation of samples without exposure to air. It provides continuous anaerobic conditions, ideal for working with fastidious gut microbiota or pathogens like Clostridium difficile.

In contrast, a standard CO2 incubator maintains ~5% CO2 in air, which is ~18% O2—toxic to strict anaerobes. A cheaper, simpler alternative is the anaerobic jar: culture plates are placed inside a sealed jar with a gas-generating packet that consumes O2 and produces CO2; the jar is then placed inside a standard incubator for temperature control. The choice depends on workload and necessity: anaerobic workstations offer superior control and workflow for frequent use, while jars are suitable for occasional anaerobic cultures. Understanding this distinction is critical for microbiologists studying the vast majority of microbial life that thrives in low-oxygen or anoxic environments.