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Normal BactoBox® operating temperatures is 20 - 25 °C. Broader temperature range is only possible if a [custom diluent](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/protocols/prepare-your-sample/hit-the-right-conductivity/make-diluent#diluent-1-in-x-pbs) is used. If you are operating BactoBox® in an anaerobic chamber, the temperature is often elevated. This requires a reduction in PBS. Target a diluent conductivity of 1850 µS/cm at the desired temperature. Use the built-in [conductivity](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/protocols/prepare-your-sample/hit-the-right-conductivity/measure-conductivity-with-bactobox-r) program to test the conductivity.
:temperature-quarter: For lower temperatures, increase the proportion of PBS.
:temperature-full: For higher temperatures, decrease the proportion of PBS.
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## Power usage
BactoBox® power usage in various situations.
| Situation | Average | Peak |
| --------- | ------: | -----: |
| Idle | 3.60 W | 3.84 W |
| Measure | 6.00 W | 13.9 W |
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The power usage peaks whenever the flow changes direction or quickly accelerates. These peaks usually last for a very short duration.
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