Uniphase 155sl-1 HeNe Laser

[Branson33]

Can this laser use new style HeNe tubes? Or can its original tube not be replaced I just bought this laser for 40 dollars that still works I'm just wondering if it was worth the money thanks!

 

[Branson33]

Hello anyone?

 

[lasersbee]

Hello anyone?

You've only given it 2 hours. You need to be more patient
for a response. This is the internet and we are not all on
the Forum 24 hours a day.....

Pictures always help when you are referring to an item.
Is this your $40.00 Laser ??

http://web.mit.edu/8.13/8.13d/manuals/spectra-physics-155-155a-155c-he-ne-lasers.pdf

Jerry

 

[Branson33]

Yes that is my 40 dollar laser. I was just wondering if replacement tubes are impossible to find now days.

 

[Razako]

You'll probably need to wait for one of our gas laser specialists to help you out. Don't know very much about gas lasers myself.

 

[Escher]

For the cost, you wouldn't want to bother replacing the tube in that HeNe - its less than 1mw output - and the tube (if you can find one) would cost more than the laser is worth... you can easily find a 4-5mw Melles Griot tube and power supply for under $200 (or much less if you are patient).

If you really like the lab-style lasers, there are several on ebay right now...

 

[diachi]

You'd need a matching tube from another head. Probably not worth the effort/cost though.