SBB Aqua Plus Boiling Baths
The SBB Aqua Plus boiling baths are robust, reliable and provide continuous 100ºC operation.
The range consists of four models to suit a range of applications and any budget.
• Adjustable energy regulator provides steady boiling
• Constant level device maintains liquid level
• Robust and reliable design to withstand everyday wear and tear
• Simple, intuitive controls - quick and easy to set temperature
• Choice of sizes to suit individual applications
• Non-drip polycarbonate lid included as standard
Applications
- Clinical, microbiology and pathology labs - media preparation
- University research/teaching - tissue culture preparation, warming tissue culture media
- Industrial laboratories - equipment sanitisation, sample preparation for immuno assays
- Science education in schools/universities - practical science demonstration and experimentation
Specifications
SBB Aqua 5 Plus | SBB Aqua 12 Plus | SBB Aqua 18 Plus | SBB Aqua 26 Plus | |
Dimensions (h x d x w) | 375 x 250 x 390mm | 440 x 385 x 390mm | 445 x 600 x 390mm | 445 x 600 x 390mm |
Capacity | 5L | 12L | 18L | 26L |
Temperature range | 100ºC only | 100ºC only | 100ºC only | 100ºC only |
Working area | 145 x 290mm | 315 x 290mm | 495 x 290mm | 495 x 290mm |
Min/Max liquid depth | 50/125mm | 50/125mm | 50/125mm | 70/175mm |
Temperature setting/energy regulation | Analogue | Analogue | Analogue | Analogue |
Safety | Two fixed thermal cut-outs | Two fixed thermal cut-outs | Two fixed thermal cut-outs | Two fixed thermal cut-outs |
Heater power - 230V | 1500W | 1500W | 2000W | 2000W |
Heater power - 120V | 1300W | 1350W | 1350W | 1350W |
Supply voltage | 120 or 230V | 120 or 230V | 120 or 230V | 120 or 230V |
Weight | 5.5kg | 7.8kg | 10.2kg | 11kg |
Products in range
Model Number | Unit Size | |
![]() ![]() | SBB Aqua 5 Plus | 5 L |
![]() ![]() | SBB Aqua 12 Plus | 12 L |
![]() ![]() | SBB Aqua 18 Plus | 18 L |
![]() ![]() | SBB Aqua 26 Plus | 26 L |
Accessories
Polypropylene Spheres
Ideal alternative to a lid*
Part No | Description | Packs per bath |
PS-20 | Pack of 300 polypropylene spheres | 1 x 5/12L, 2 x 18/26L, 3 x 38L |
Accessory Notes
* Between operating temperatures 60ºC and 100ºC and below room temperature a lid or layer of polypropylene spheres should be used.
Raised Shelves
To allow accommodation of shallow vessels
Part No | Description | |
![]() | RS14 | For 12L bath |
![]() | RS22 | For 18L bath |
![]() | RS28 | For 26L or 38L bath |
![]() | RS38 | For 38L bath |
SBB – Base Tray
Required if flat-bottomed flasks are to be placed directly on the base of the bath and to promote thermal convection in the bath
Part No | For | |
![]() | SBT6 | SBB Aqua 5 Plus |
![]() | SBT14 | SBB Aqua 12 Plus |
![]() | SBT26 | SBB Aqua 18 Plus/SBB Aqua 26 Plus |
Unstirred Water Bath – Lids
Directs condensation away from immersed vessels, avoids contamination, reduces evaporation and saves energy*
Part No | Description | For |
AQL5 | Transparent polycarbonate lid | JBN5 |
AQL12 | Transparent polycarbonate lid | JBN12 |
AQL26 | Transparent polycarbonate lid | JBN18/JBN26 |
LU6* | Stainless steel sloping lid | JBN5 |
LU14* | Stainless steel sloping lid | JBN12 |
LU28* | Stainless steel sloping lid | JBN18/JBN26 |
LF6** | Flat lid with 2 ring sets | JBN5 |
LF14** | Flat lid with 4 ring sets | JBN12 |
LF28** | Flat lid with 6 ring sets | JBN18/JBN26 |
Accessory Notes
* lid or spheres recommended for use above 60ºC
** with ring sets of variable hole diameter to accomodate tall vessels whilst reducing evaporation
Unstirred Water Baths – Racks
Choice of 8 variants to accommodate different tube diameters and microtubes
Part No | Tube size Ø | Capacity |
J2-10 | 10mm | 84 |
J2-13 | 13mm | 55 |
J2-16 | 16mm | 36 |
J2-19 | 19mm | 32 |
J2-25 | 25mm | 18 |
J2-30 | 30mm | 12 |
J2-SE | 0.5ml | 105 |
J2-LE | 1.5ml | 65 |
Accessory Notes
No of racks accommodated in JB Nova water baths:
5 litres: 1 x J2
12 litres: 2 x J2
18 litres: 4 x J2
26 litres: 4 x J2
Liquid Sanitiser – SANIT1
New liquid stabiliser for the prevention of bacterial growth, fungal growth and slime in water baths.
Part No | Description |
SANIT1 | 4x 1L bottles with measuring cup included |