Reliable sources for a 30mw green laser in the US?

[thestug]

Who sells decent green lasers that have an actual output of around 30mw with minimal IR? I see that dragon lasers has a pen style, but I'd prefer a larger size host, preferably with a key switch.

I see that Lazerer has some that I like, but I'm not sure that Lazerer is a good place to buy lasers from as it seems their reputation around here lately hasn't been good.

This is the laser that I was interested in buying:
LZGN - Grenade 532nm 30mW Focusable Green Laser Pointer

Is there anywhere I can buy a similar laser that would be more reliable seller?

 

[BowtieGuy]

Take a look at this at Laserbtb, the HL 532 50mW.
You can also use this coupon code "109058640691" for an extra 6% discount!

 

[Deleted member 42751]

I second Bowtieguy, Laserbtb is a good choice. They've got a lot of great quality lasers in your power range at very affordable prices.

 

[thestug]

Is there any major differences between a 30mw and a 50mw laser as far as saftey precautions go?
I'm looking for something that I can reasonably use to see a beam at night or in fog without glasses. From charts that I've looked at 532nm @ 30mw is the least amount of power I'll need to accomplish that.

What's the difference between the glued crystal and the separate crystal?

 

[Deleted member 42751]

Is there any major differences between a 30mw and a 50mw laser as far as saftey precautions go?
I'm looking for something that I can reasonably use to see a beam at night or in fog without glasses. From charts that I've looked at 532nm @ 30mw is the least amount of power I'll need to accomplish that.

What's the difference between the glued crystal and the separate crystal?

Well, you can see a 5mW in fog, certainly. But most "5mW" lasers will be much higher, with a lot of garbage IR. There's no real difference in safety precautions, but certainly the 50mW is quite a bit more visible. The difference between the glued and separate crystal is essentially that the separate crystal can be run for longer, as it has better heatsinking. In general though these hosts tend to have long duty cycles, so there is not very much of a difference to the everyday user.

 

[thestug]

I'm aware that most cheap chinese "5mw" lasers are not actually 5mw. I'd really like something with a minimum of IR or at least IR filtered.

What is the general power that would be safe to point around an empty house in the dark without glasses. (this is of course assuming I'm not purposely pointing at mirrors or aiming the thing directly into my eyes).

 

[Deleted member 42751]

I'm aware that most cheap chinese "5mw" lasers are not actually 5mw. I'd really like something with a minimum of IR or at least IR filtered.

What is the general power that would be safe to point around an empty house in the dark without glasses. (this is of course assuming I'm not purposely pointing at mirrors or aiming the thing directly into my eyes).

A lot of people would tell you 5mW, but 50mW is generally safe to point around if you don't look into the beam.