Lookie what I just bought...

[daguin]

Chris, (heruursciences) is the guy with the most experience with these and I have heard you have to run them every so often, or they will not work. Ask him about the bake to renew the tube, if it has all the argon absorbed in the glass, and how often it needs to be run.

I would be VERY interested in his answers to this inquiry. I've been having trouble getting information.

Peace,
dave

 

[climbak]

I think it was Chris from heruursciences who did the write up on the tube baking I read. I think it may have been on this forum; maybe try searching for posts he has made.

 

[MarioMaster]

yes the tubes do need to be run (at least an hour or two every month or so) or the tube will go high pressure on you and it won't start

 

[jatic]

This laser can kill or injure you in so many ways it's almost a topic on its own. This is not a particularly dangerous or powerful laser, but it can get you into trouble. You should not consider bidding on this item unless you understand the risks. By bidding on this item you acknowledge that you know what you're getting into.

Electrocution
This laser operates on serious power, unlike a He-Ne laser. If you are messing with it and somehow expose yourself to the loop current, the power supply will fry you very quickly without batting an eye. It runs at around 100V and 10A. Incidentally, this means your electric bill will reflect prolonged use of this laser as well. It also makes an effective space heater in the winter.

Burning
This tube operates at ridiculously high temperatures and could ignite flammable materials or injure you if you expose yourself to the plasma tube inside the chassis (more on tube hazards below). Always be careful if you have the case open and don't leave this laser operating unattended.

Nasty, Lingering Death by Liquefaction of the Lungs
A certain percentage of people are vulnerable to a very painful and incurable condition known as berylliosis or Chronic Beryllium Disorder. Due to the high temperatures involved, the laser tube is constructed of a ceramic called beryllia. If this material is crushed and inhaled, it can set up shop in the lungs and make life very unpleasant for the owner of said lungs. You should note that this laser poses a threat only if you smash the tube and then sniff the resulting dust somehow, but nonetheless it is something you should be aware of. The laser will be packed for shipping with this in mind, and a suitable warning label attached.

Blindness
This laser can burn some surfaces if the beam is focused using a lens. I have used it to etch my name into floppy disks and crayons, and to cut holes in electrical tape. If you look into the beam, even momentarily, or even catch a glimpse of a reflection (like the ones coming off of that CD), you could suffer a permanent eye injury. Retina cells don't regenerate. I have friends who work in laser labs who can no longer see anything in the center of their field of vision. They look away from you when introduced, not because they're rude, but because they're using the last few working receptor cells to try to get an idea what you look like. You should wear protective goggles when working with this laser, but failing that, always ensure that the beam is trapped before you go moving around near it.

As a side note, the tube produces significant amounts of UV light as well, and this can cause cataracts and skin damage if you allow yourelf to be exposed to it for too long.

lol.. at least the seller has the dangers listed in eBay ;D Even stating "It runs at around 100V and 10A. Incidentally, this means your electric bill will reflect prolonged use of this laser as well"

 

[nikokapo]

Safety Information

This laser can kill or injure you in so many ways it's almost a topic on its own. This is not a particularly dangerous or powerful laser, but it can get you into trouble. You should not consider bidding on this item unless you understand the risks. By bidding on this item you acknowledge that you know what you're getting into.

Best thing ever!







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@Gus: You don't know how much I'm hating you right now! GO HIDE.

 

[GooeyGus]

This week is going SO SLOW for me!!! I'm so damn excited/anxious about this thing getting here (hopefully unharmed) that its making time stand still. I wish I could go to sleep and wake up monday ;D

 

[Cyparagon]

Have you seen click?

 

[daguin]

I wish I could go to sleep and wake up monday ;D

I used to do this all the time.

Peace,
dave

OK. So it wasn't REALLY sleep

 

[GooeyGus]

Well I finally got a tracking number today. Looks like it will be here next wednesday. SO long to wait! the guy just HAD to live in new york... about as far away from me as one can get and still be in the continental US.

 

[daguin]

Well I finally got a tracking number today. Looks like it will be here next wednesday. SO long to wait! the guy just HAD to live in new york... about as far away from me as one can get and still be in the continental US.

I wish I had a tracking number . . . . . . . :-/

Peace,
dave

 

[GooeyGus]

[quote author=GooeyGus link=1213349438/36#40 date=1213859154]Well I finally got a tracking number today. Looks like it will be here next wednesday. SO long to wait! the guy just HAD to live in new york... about as far away from me as one can get and still be in the continental US.

I wish I had a tracking number . . . . . . . :-/

Peace,
dave[/quote]

you can have mine if you want it

 

[GooeyGus]

so.... much.... waiting....

 

[brtaman]

Wow gooeygus,

Great deal, i wish people were selling these argons in the EU, all I can find is argons somewhere in texas etc. Dont even want to imagine the shipping costs to europe (if the seller would even be willing, or the laser would even survive -.-).

When is due to arrive? If I was in your shoes I would be a nervous wreck waiting for it...

You lucky bastard

brtaman

 

[GooeyGus]

It comes tomorrow!!!!

 

[brtaman]

Nice...

Its probably going to be a very unproductive wednesday then (for anything not laser related)

Someone is going to have a hard time sleeping hehehe

brtaman

 

[climbak]

So close! By the way, just so you can have it ready. Alot of these argons have a 20A plug even though they dont draw 20A. I would go to home depot or lowe's and pick up a 20A receptacle and switch it with one of your standard 15A receptacles. Or you could just put a standard plug on it instead of the 20A.

Great deal, i wish people were selling these argons in the EU, all I can find is argons somewhere in texas etc. Dont even want to imagine the shipping costs to europe (if the seller would even be willing, or the laser would even survive -.-).

I'll ship the one I'm selling to Europe. PM me if you're interested and I'll get a quote on the shipping to you.