Only three? I reckon we can do better than that!
In answer to the question you pose:- "because the kit is used in differing environments"!
Sometimes heavily used (or perhaps abused), sometimes kept in a cupboard the whole time. Sometimes operated by folk with
nous ... sometimes not. Sometimes kept clean, sometimes left filty ...
etc., etc.So the manufacturers recommendations are simply a prudent (we hope) guide based upon what they see as typical use and conditions.
In my opinion, the biomed on the scene is best placed to judge what level of PM is required. And interval is not the only criteria. Some folk could probably manage to
look at kit every 180 days (say) ... but what are they going to actually
do?I would interested in taking a look at that document you mention though, Neil.
"Prudent PM"? That's a new one on me. But I kind of like the ring of it.
