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Which Lab Recirculating Chiller Should You Buy? Compare Uimoso 6L, Lauda RE106, and Julabo Cable

Lab temperature control comes down to two 6L Uimoso chillers, a used Lauda RE106, and a Julabo cable. Prices run $270 to $740.34; the right pick depends on whether you need a full chiller, a new unit, or a replacement cable.

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Quick take

Lab temperature control tends to split between buying a recirculating chiller and replacing the one part that keeps a chiller running. Four listings here range from $270.00 to $740.34: a used LAUDA full chiller, two new 6L Uimoso chillers that share a model number and temperature range, and a used Julabo controller-to-bath cable. If you already own a Julabo system with a missing cable, the cable is the only targeted fix. If you need a complete chiller, the used Lauda RE106 is the mid-priced full-unit option, and the newer Uimoso pair is the new-equipment route.

Listed-price comparison

ProductListed pricePrice bar
Julabo Controller-to-Bath Interface Cable$270.00
Lauda Ecoline Staredition RE106 with E 100 Control Head$439.99
Uimoso 6L Laboratory Recirculating Chiller$668.99
Laboratory Chiller Circulator 6L$740.34

Decision matrix

If you need...Pick this listingWhy
A replacement cable for an existing Julabo controller-to-bath connectionJulabo Controller-to-Bath Interface CableUsed OEM part described as restoring cooling function in compatible Julabo systems
A used full chiller rather than a partLauda Ecoline Staredition RE106 with E 100 Control HeadListed as inspected and verified as working by a third party; includes E 100 control head
A new 6L chiller at a lower priceUimoso 6L Laboratory Recirculating ChillerNew unit with the same model relationship to the higher-priced Uimoso listing
A new 6L unit with extra listed control detailsLaboratory Chiller Circulator 6LListing includes extra control details beyond the base 6L specs

Product notes

Lauda Ecoline Staredition RE106 with E 100 Control Head

This used LAUDA chiller with the E 100 control head is the only complete chiller from Germany in this group. The listing says the unit has been inspected and verified as working by a third party, so it can be a practical path to a full chiller without paying for new equipment. Its limitation is the used condition: the listing's purchase terms state that the customer accepts the equipment without testing and that non-working equipment is returned for a refund. That no-testing acceptance puts more risk on the buyer than a new unit would. The listed price sits between the cable and the two Uimoso units, so it is not the cheapest full-system route, but it is the only used full chiller here.

Uimoso 6L Laboratory Recirculating Chiller

This is the lower-priced new 6L Uimoso listing. The DC-0506 model number, 23°F-212°F constant temperature range, and 304 stainless steel countertop water tank are listed here, and the dual circulation system supports an internal loop plus an external loop for connecting to other lab equipment. The reason to choose it is that it is new, with those key specs, at a lower price than the other Uimoso twin. The limitation is a difference between the two Uimoso listings: the higher-priced one calls out a cold liquid flow valve and a stated 0.01℃ adjustment accuracy. If those details matter for your application, the extra cost points to a specific feature; if not, this unit delivers the same model and range for less.

Laboratory Chiller Circulator 6L

This is the higher-priced Uimoso listing, and it covers the same DC-0506 model, the same 23°F-212°F range, and the same 304 stainless steel tank as the other Uimoso. Its description adds a cold liquid flow valve, which supports chilled-liquid routing, and a stated adjustment accuracy of 0.01℃. That makes it the more fully specified Uimoso listing if you want those control details spelled out. The limitation is that it is the highest-priced item in this comparison while the other Uimoso carries the same model number and tank material. The valve and accuracy detail are the main reasons to step up.

Julabo Controller-to-Bath Interface Cable

This is not a standalone chiller. It is a used original Julabo cable that connects an external controller to the refrigeration bath on a Julabo recirculating heating/cooling system. The listing notes that without this cable, many Julabo units will operate in heating mode only, with cooling disabled. If you already have a Julabo system and the cable is missing or damaged, this is a targeted replacement part, and it is the lowest-priced item in the comparison. The limitation is compatibility: it only helps if your equipment matches this Julabo controller-to-bath cable, and it cannot provide temperature control on its own. It is also a used part, so the clean condition wording in the listing is what you are relying on.

Final recommendation by use case

For an existing Julabo system with a missing cable: The Julabo controller-to-bath cable is the targeted replacement. It is the lowest-priced item here because it is a part, not a full chiller.

For a used full chiller without paying for new: The Lauda Ecoline Staredition RE106 with E 100 Control Head is the practical pick if you accept the listing's no-testing terms.

For a new 6L chiller at the lower Uimoso price: Choose the Uimoso 6L Laboratory Recirculating Chiller. It shares the core specs with the more expensive Uimoso listing and adds external circulation for lab hookups.

For a new 6L with the extra valve and accuracy detail: Step up to the Laboratory Chiller Circulator 6L if the extra valve and the stated adjustment accuracy are the deciding factors.

Products in this article
Lauda Ecoline Staredition RE106 Recirculating ChillerUSD 439.99View on eBayUimoso 6L Laboratory Recirculating ChillerUSD 668.99View on eBayLaboratory Chiller Circulator 6L Lab Recirculating Chiller 23°F-212°FUSD 740.34View on eBayJulabo Controller-to-Bath Interface CableUSD 270.00View on eBay
Lauda Ecoline Staredition RE106 Recirculating ChillerUSD 439.99View on eBayUimoso 6L Laboratory Recirculating ChillerUSD 668.99View on eBayLaboratory Chiller Circulator 6L Lab Recirculating Chiller 23°F-212°FUSD 740.34View on eBayJulabo Controller-to-Bath Interface CableUSD 270.00View on eBay