Shel Lab SWB15 15L Digital Heated Water Bath Used

The Shel Lab SWB15 (Sheldon Manufacturing) is a robust, general-purpose digital water bath designed for standard laboratory applications including sample thawing, reagent warming, and incubation workflows. It features a spacious stainless steel tank (approximately 15-liter capacity) and includes a stainless steel gabled lid designed to accommodate taller vessels while directing condensation back into the bath rather than onto the benchtop. A digital PID microprocessor controller ensures precise temperature regulation, while an independent, manually adjustable over-temperature safety dial protects sensitive samples from thermal runaway.

Condition Notes

• Condition: Used / Inspected & Power-Verified (with cosmetic/component wear).
• Functional Status: Visually and mechanically inspected. The unit successfully powers on, and the front digital display illuminates clearly (showing an active 3.0°C reading in testing). The membrane buttons are intact, and the independent over-temperature dial turns smoothly.
• Cosmetic Status: Fair to Good used condition. The exterior casing shows standard laboratory wear, including scuffs and light scratches. Important Disclosure: The black rubber trim/gasket lining the upper perimeter of the tank is heavily cracked, brittle, and visibly degraded from age and thermal cycling. The internal stainless steel chamber is fully intact but shows typical hard water lines, minor pitting, and light surface oxidation spots.
• Serial Number: 06039914

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Shel Lab (Sheldon Manufacturing, Inc.)
• Model: SWB15
• Part Number: 9021186
• Equipment Type: Digital General Purpose Water Bath
• Capacity: ~15 Liters
• Controls: Digital PID Temperature Control w/ Independent Analog Over-Temperature
• Power Requirements: 110-120 VAC | 50/60 Hz | 5.0 A
• Manufacturing Origin: Made in USA (Cornelius, OR)

Included in this Package

• (1) Shel Lab SWB15 Digital Water Bath Base Unit
• (1) Stainless Steel Gabled Lid

LT889-Q6