60W CO2 Tube

FrothyChimp · Apr 3, 2009

I knew CO2 tubes were big but somehow I didn't think in my mind that a 60W tube was this big (4ft tube).

DashApple · Apr 3, 2009

Hi

Thats cool looks alot bigger in real than when its on the internet

were did you get that from ive been looking for one and was it expensive.

thanks

diachi · Apr 3, 2009

FrothyChimp said:
I knew CO2 tubes were big but somehow I didn't think in my mind that a 60W tube was this big (4ft tube).

Nice one frothy ! Water cooled at 60W ( watch for back reflections :

).

What are you going to do with it ( like I don't already know ;D ).

-Adam

Hemlock_Mike · Apr 3, 2009

The 40 watt tube is about the same size. Maybe this has a larger bore to handle the power.

Mike

diachi · Apr 3, 2009

Hemlock Mike said:
The 40 watt tube is about the same size. Maybe this has a larger bore to handle the power.

Mike

Could be different mirrors ?

-Adam

Cyparagon · Apr 3, 2009

Really? The 40W tubes I see on the bay are either 700mm (2'4") or 1000mm (3'3"). Perhaps your 40W tube is actually a 60W?

FrothyChimp · Apr 3, 2009

This tube is 1250mm by like 54mm.

The tubes delivered today are not mine. One is going to a customer and the other is going into inventory. They will still need to be tested, however.

Cyparagon · Apr 4, 2009

By you?

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Asherz · Apr 4, 2009

they are some pretty nice tubes you have there

Lucky customer, bet your looking forward to the testing.

DashApple · May 10, 2009

Hi

Im planing to get a 40 watt co2 sealed tube , does it matter what way round the watter goes into the tube eg dose it go in the end with the output coupler ( were the laser light exits the tube) or goes in the end with the mirror .

how many L/M of water should i run through the tube

thanks

ben

.3lite · May 10, 2009

haha I would test such thingy XD
(never had occasion to buy it cheap : /)

diachi · May 10, 2009

ionlaser555 said:
Hi

Im planing to get a 40 watt co2 sealed tube , does it matter what way round the watter goes into the tube eg dose it go in the end with the output coupler ( were the laser light exits the tube) or goes in the end with the mirror .

how many L/M of water should i run through the tube

thanks

ben

Both ends have mirrors

One is HR the other is OC. I doubt it matters which way water goes through though as long as it goes through at a suitable pressure / flow rate .

Regards,

Adam

DashApple · May 11, 2009

diachi said:
Both ends have mirrors One is HR the other is OC. I doubt it matters which way water goes through though as long as it goes through at a suitable pressure / flow rate .

Regards,

Adam

what flow rate of water should i have in liters per min

Cyparagon · May 11, 2009

Higher is better up to a point. I have about 12LPM running through mine but I think you could get away with as low as 3-4LPM provided you ensure the temperature does not exceed 120°F or so.

They run a little better with cold water.

DashApple · May 12, 2009

hi

thanks for the information i have a 10 liter a min pump , can i use standard tap water and from what i have herd you don't need fancy laser goggles the ones you see in a science lab will work or any clear plastic goggles, it this true

thanks

Cyparagon · May 12, 2009

standard tap water will work, but if possible I would use distilled water to minimize mineral deposits. Standard safety glasses are excellent for blocking the beam. I tested a pair and they took 12 seconds to fail while in front of a 60W unfocused beam.

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