Try the simplest solution first...

[aryntha]

So I spent 2 hours tonight messing with ballast resistance. Trying to get a HeNe to light.

I could have saved a lot of time and frustration, and gone on to something more productive if I had just pulled on the HR a little harder:

yup. This HeNe had become an AirAir. Oh well, no big loss. It even appeared intact until I gave the HR a bit of a tug -- and the entire bore came out. But goes to show that the simplest explanation is often the correct one.

... Anyone want some mirror mounts and adjustment collars for the cost of postage? Alden cable, too!!

 

[weeba2kv]

R.I.P. red in pieces

 

[GoolGaul]

mirror mounts... Why I'd LOVE to!

PM sent...

 

[lasersbee]

Did the tube not make any rattling noise if shook...:thinking:

Jerry

 

[hakzaw1]

Hey MT did you get my PM?

 

[Guyfromhe]

I wish I had an AirAir laser

 

[aryntha]

Did the tube not make any rattling noise if shook...:thinking:

Jerry

Actually, it *still* doesn't rattle, when the endcap is on and the bore is put back in. The mirror mount jutted out into a little 'pocket' of RTV, which kept it from moving.

PMs: Yeah guys I got them, sorry, wasn't on LPF for the last few hours

 

[qumefox]

There was actually someone asking about an alden connector/cable. I think it was in the $150 ebay greene thread.

 

[hakzaw1]

Thanks for the offer of the Aden-if you dont still have my mailing addy PM me

Len