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Auction #3959264 - ThermoQuest Trace GC + Thermo MS Unit w/ ThermoFinnigan Probe Controller
13 days 18 hours
Auction Started
Mar 3, 2026 02:06 PM MST
Auction Ends
Mar 17, 2026 01:00 PM MDT
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Clemson University Surplus and Receiving
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📦 Lot Contents 

  • ThermoQuest Trace GC main unit with keypad/display (front panel shows “TRACE GC”).
  • Thermo MS unit (rear label area with fan panels and I/O; paired with the GC on the same pallet).
  • ThermoFinnigan “Probe Controller” box (rear label shows fuse ratings and Voltage Selector; front shows Probe/pump ports & switches).
  • ThermoQuest rear label on MS/GC stack shows:
    • Model:K072000000000020
    • Serial:20011358
    • Power switch and IEC inlet; rear connectors labeled TIME EVENTS, REMOTE, STATUS, etc. (as pictured).
  • Multiple clear process tubes/hoses, power cables, and data leads as shown attached to the instruments.
  • Ships as a single palletized lot in current condition (see photos).

🔎 Condition

  • UNTESTED — No power-on or operational testing performed. Unknown working condition of GC oven, MS vacuum system, pumps, electronics, or controller.
  • AS-IS / WHERE-IS. Cosmetic wear from institutional use; dust, tape residue, panel scuffs, aged tubing, and nicked insulation visible. Interior of GC oven appears intact from the door-open photo, but no guarantees are made.
  • Includes only the items and cabling visible in the pictures. No software, computers, carts, gases, columns, filaments, roughing/turbo pumps, or consumables are guaranteed.

🔧 Suggested Alternate Uses (even if not restored to service)

  1. Training / Education:
    • Hands-on teaching platform for GC-MS plumbing, vacuum hardware, interlocks, I/O, and method concepts (without risking a production instrument).
  2. Parts Harvesting:
    • Enclosures, power supplies, fans, connectors, valves, solenoids, heaters, temperature sensors, wiring harnesses, and panel hardware useful for maintaining other Thermo GC or MS units.
  3. Engineering / Maker Projects:
    • Repurpose the GC oven for controlled-temperature projects (with appropriate controls added).
    • Reuse vacuum manifolds, fittings, and panel hardware for custom instrumentation or leak-test rigs.
  4. Demonstration / Prop:
    • Non-operational lab set piece for STEM outreach, museum displays, or film/TV production.

⚖️ Approx. Size & Handling

  • Palletized lot as pictured; heavy equipment — bring proper gear and help to load.
  • Expect multiple power requirements across units; buyer must supply all missing cords, gases, pumps, and accessories if attempting refurbishment.

Removal / Shipping Options:

The buyer is responsible for all packing, shipping, and transportation arrangements. The surplus office does not ship items.

Local Pickup:

Pickup by buyer or authorized third party is permitted.

Local Packing & Shipping Vendors (Buyer Must Coordinate Directly):

You may contact either of the following local pack-and-ship providers:

UPS Store – Clemson, SC

📍 387 College Ave, Clemson, SC 29631
📞 864-653-1631
(They pack, palletize, and ship at buyer expense. Buyer must arrange pickup directly.)

PakMail – Seneca, SC

📍 702 B By Pass 123, Seneca, SC 29678
📞 864-888-1400
(Offers packing, freight shipping, and pickup coordination.)

Note: The university will release the item to UPS Store or PakMail once the buyer provides written authorization. All packing, transport, and shipping costs are paid by the buyer.

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Pick-up hours, by appointment only, are normally Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:00PM EST except for university holidays or noted otherwise. Most surplus property is located at Clemson University Surplus and Receiving 108 Perimeter Rd Clemson SC 29634 but some items may be at other university locations across the state of South Carolina.