The Memmert WTB15 Water Bath is engineered for precise and reliable liquid-based temperature control across a broad range of laboratory and industrial applications. With a 17.1-litre capacity, it is ideal for the temperature control of ointments, emulsions, samples, plates and nutrient solutions in the laboratory, as well as warm storage and calibration in the industrial segment.
Water baths deliver superior heat transfer compared to air-based systems, ensuring gentle and consistent heating for temperature-sensitive samples. The WTB15 is widely used in research, pharmaceutical, medical, and food laboratories as a dependable solution for daily workflows requiring stable and uniform temperature conditions.
The Memmert WTB15 water bath is suitable for:
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On this page, you’ll find the essential technical details of the Memmert incubator.
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| Temperature sensor | digital temperature sensor, mounted on the outside of the bath |
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| Temperature | Setting Celsius / Fahrenheit |
| Working temperature range | at least 5 above ambient to +100 (with cover, depending on ambient pressure) |
| Setting temperature range | +10 to +100 °C |
| Setting accuracy temperature | 0.1 °C |
| Calibration | 2-point calibration |
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| Controller | intuitive 3.5" colour graphic display with touch screen |
| Controller | digital display of set and actual temperature and of (remaining) programme time |
| Temperature control | two-stage safety system to prevent overtemperature (pressure sensor for level monitoring, thermal fuse for heating shutdown in case of error) |
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| Temperature control | individually adjustable overtemperature alarm, visual and acoustic |
| Temperature control | Independent temperature limiter to switch off the heating in case of failure |
| Autodiagnostic system | microprocessor PID-temperature controller with integrated autodiagnostic system with fault indicator |
| Heating | corrosion-proof large-area heating on the outside of the interior |
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| Cover | Stainless steel gable cover |
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| Drain system | innovative drain system - easy to empty |
| Timer | digital timer from 1 min. up to 99 hours 59 min., visual and acoustic |
| Interior | Deep-drawn stainless steel tray (stainless steel W.St. 1-4301), without corners and edges for easy cleaning incl. central drain (no disturbing installations) |
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| Dimensions W x H x D in mm | l(A) x w(B) x h(C): 482 x 277 x 150 mm |
| Volume | 17.1 l |
| Liquid level min. | 20 mm |
| Liquid level max. | 114 mm |
| Dimensions | l(D) x w(E) x h(F2): 749 x 349 x 375 mm |
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| Voltage Electrical load |
230 V, 50/60 Hz approx. 1420 W |
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| Installation | The vent openings in the left and back side must remain unobstructed. The distance to the wall must be at least 100 mm on the sides and at least 150 mm to the rear. The minimum spacing from the top of the bath to the next ceiling is 750 mm. |
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| Ambient temperature | +5 °C to +40 °C |
| Humidity rh | max. 80 %, non-condensing |
| Overvoltage category | II |
| Pollution degree | 2 |
| Transport information | The appliances must be transported upright |
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| Customs tariff number | 8419 8998 |
| Country of origin | Federal Republic of Germany |
| WEEE-Reg.-No. | DE 66812464 |
| Dimensions approx incl. carton | l x w x h: 849 x 449 x 475 mm |
| Net weight | approx. 18 kg |
| Gross weight carton | approx. 21 kg |

