FAQ's 1H Turbo vs. 1H Performance — What's the Difference?
Q: What do 1H Turbo and 1H Performance have in common?
Both systems use Ecodyst's proprietary smart self‑cooling technology with a built‑in condenser, eliminating the need for glycol, dry ice, or water. They feature elevated, eye‑level touchscreens with high‑contrast, process‑driven interfaces and are designed for unattended operation for any length of run.
Q: What's the main difference between 1H Turbo and 1H Performance?
The key differences are capacity and flexibility.
1H Turbo supports evaporation flasks up to 2 L with a 1000 W water bath.
1H Performance supports flasks up to 3 L, includes a 1300 W heating bath (water or oil), and allows both clockwise and counter‑clockwise rotation.
Q: Does 1H Performance evaporate faster than 1H Turbo?
Not necessarily for small volumes. Both systems deliver fast evaporation thanks to smart self‑cooling. 1H Performance is optimized to maintain consistent conditions at larger volumes or higher thermal load, which becomes important as workflows scale up.
Q: Why would I need a more powerful heating bath?
A higher‑power heating bath helps maintain stable temperature when evaporating larger volumes or higher‑boiling solvents. This supports consistent, hands‑off operation during longer or back‑to‑back runs.
Q: Why does bidirectional rotation matter?
Bidirectional rotation provides additional control over liquid film behavior. This can be helpful when working with larger volumes, viscous solvents, or flask geometries where standard clockwise rotation isn't ideal.
Q: Is 1H Turbo a “lighter" or less capable system?
No. 1H Turbo delivers the full Ecodyst self‑cooling advantage and is well suited for most routine evaporation workflows up to 2 L. 1H Performance simply offers additional headroom for higher volumes and more demanding use cases.
Q: Which system should I choose if I'm not sure?
If most of your evaporations are ≤2 L, 1H Turbo is typically the best fit.
If you anticipate larger volumes, higher‑boiling solvents, or more varied workflows, 1H Performance provides added flexibility.
Q: Do both systems reduce operating costs compared to traditional rotavaps?
Yes. By eliminating external chillers and cooling consumables, both 1H Turbo and 1H Performance reduce electricity use, consumable costs, and lab complexity.
Both systems share the same smart self‑cooling foundation. Choose 1H Turbo for efficient evaporation up to 2 L with streamlined operation, or 1H Performance when larger volumes, higher thermal load, or additional control flexibility are required.