Other Components in a Liquid Chromatograph

General problems and the appropriate maintenance procedures are summarized in Table 2.2. The details of individual instruments are well described in the manufacturers manuals. The common problems are due to poor maintenance of the instruments and poor understanding of the specificity of stationary phase 

Fix or replace pressure gauge Change flow rate if this does not work, then call the manufacturer Wash with water call manufacturer 

Clean inlet side of column or replace filter 

Wash column using intermediate solvent at low flow rate change eluent change chromatography system Replace with a suitable one 

Replace lamp or photo cell Call manufacturer 

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