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whats the minimum spec for a match lighting green laser ?

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so the questions in the title really whats the minimum spec for a match lighting balloon popping green laser i.e is it some thing like one of these 3 power types if so which one 100mw/150mw/200mw 532nm. i know theirs probably for factors than just "mw" power but in simple terms which is the least mw power for my question many thanks for your help in advance
 
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A true 100mW focusable green laser, will light a black match, and will pop a balloon.

Obviously with a higher powered laser it's easier/faster.

If you're going to be burning with a laser, you need a pair of safety goggles...
 

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I'd rather go 200. Anyway, for burning alone, red will have more reliable output and will be cheaper. Red also have no infrared component. Green has far more visible beam though.
 




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