City of Tucson: Gas on demand, serviced for success.

City of Tucson is committed to providing essential services that keep the community safe, healthy, and thriving. From public safety and infrastructure to water systems, transportation, and recreation, the business is committed to supporting it’s vibrant neighbourhoods and a sustainable future for all residents.

Francisco Ramirez, Chemist Supervisor at City of Tucson, shared how their PEAK generator supports laboratory operations and highlighted the importance of regular servicing and part replacement to maximise generator lifespan.

Typically what is the focus of your LC-MS analysis - what sort of applications?:

Trace analysis of PFAS compounds in drinking water

What Peak Scientific generators do you have in your laboratory and what LC-MS instruments do they supply?:

Genius XE70, 230V Agilent 6495C LCMS

What prompted you to choose a Peak generator for LC-MS and how long have you used it?:

It was the proposed generator by the LCMS manufacturer, and it was bought 5 years ago.

What has been the key benefit of deploying Peak generators for LC-MS as opposed to your previous gas supply solution?:

The option of having N2 dewers was totally impractical and labor intensive.

How would you describe your purchasing experience with Peak in terms of speed of response, ease of ordering, catering for your needs and timing of delivery?:

I give Peak Scientific a rating of excellent in terms of service and responsiveness to our needs.

Have you ever had a site visit from a Peak engineer in relation to your generator for LC-MS, if so, could you describe your experience of this support?:

Yes, a month ago we had the PM service on our XE70. Michael did a quick and excellent work. He actually spotted a small leak that could have caused a breakdown on the system. He was proactive and order the replacement part and made a second trip to replace it. Excellent work

Would you recommend Peak Scientific generators to other laboratories - and if so, what would be your main reason for the recommendation?:

Yes, it is a great product and service and support is great

PEAK science starts at the source.

With a PEAK Scientific Service Plan, you get more than just maintenance, you get peace of mind. Our team delivers quick, reliable support, with some areas offering 24-hour response and a 95% first-time fix rate which reduces delays and keeps your system operating at PEAK efficiency.

Service plans include proactive spare parts management, so replacements are ready when you need them, minimising downtime. As mentioned above, when City of Tucson received a preservative maintenance service on their Genius XE70, Francisco mentioned that our PEAK engineer worked quickly and done an excellent job as he spotted a small leak, proactively ordered the replacement part, and made a second trip to install it. His attention to detail prevented downtime and perfectly illustrates why regular servicing is so important.

Our service plans also include visual support which allows our experts to remotely inspect your generator before visiting your lab, often identifying and solving issues before an engineer even steps on-site. This proactive approach helps prevent problems, extend equipment life, and maximise your investment.

Regular servicing keeps systems reliable, just ask City of Tucson.