WTB a new gas laser! HeNe/other?

[Down with Umbrella]

I have a JDSU 2214-ML40 and love it But I would like to add to my collection.
Here are a couple things I'm looking for:

1. I would like the plasma tube to be visible.(or the cover could be removed)
2. I need a power supply included.
3. Power anywhere from 6-25mW
4. Something I could possible combine with my Argon?
5.i have 220V/30A available but would like to keep it to 115VAC.

If you have something we can talk price range depending what you have.
I wanted to come here first and buy from a member before I check into eBay but if you see any deals there let me know.

I am open to other ideas!
Also I have a healthy 2.2 W m140 (@1.8a) I could trade. It's also in the b/s/t section.

Thanks guys!
Jefferson.

 

[ultimatekaiser]

Do you want a new or used tube? New is substantially more than used or general surplus. I have a new uniphase hene with the mounts and a lab power supply. As well as a couple melles griot p-122 tubes. If you want a used one, ebay is a good place. You can generally get some for pretty cheap. Just depends on how much you want to spend and how pretty the tube will be.

http://laserpointerforums.com/f43/melles-griot-p-122-bare-tube-up-lasing-86743.html

 

[IsaacT]

Hey I have been away from my computer for a bit but I will email you with a sweet pic of my green HeNe tonight. Sorry about the delay.

 

[Down with Umbrella]

Actually I just went to a laser show at Eastern Florida State College and now I want a Arkr. That show was incredible. Realistically that's not in my immediate future. Anyways-

Thanks for responding,
I found this listing but it seems a bit high.
JDSU 1144P HeNe Helium Neon Laser Tube 20mW Polarized Holography 1145P 1 | eBay

Used is ok as long as its in good shape. I'm looking for something a bit bigger then the p-122 but that's a beautiful laser.

 

[ultimatekaiser]

that's a nice tube. 249 isn't bad at all for 20mW. I'm sure you're used to the power of the Argon...but you won't find that in a HeNe. to get that kind of power, the tube would have to be like my incoming SP-127. several feet long and weighing in at 20-30 pounds. 20+mW from a hene is a lot. that tube would be much like my yellow or green. it'll be pretty long, and have higher power requirements.

 

[IsaacT]

The other thing about that tube is that it is polarized. Not many 20+mW Polarized tubes are available at that price range. Usually you see the polarized ones hitting 400+

 

[hwang21]

Apriljessica on eBay has some really nice prices, make sure you PM her with an offer (she usually goes some $50 below the list price)

I never said anything about this in case she asks

 

[Down with Umbrella]

Ok so $249 isn't a bad price? I might pick that up. I noticed that a lot of HeNes only put out a few mW. I'm going to scan the listing again but I didn't see anything about a power supply hmm :thinking:

 

[Arayan]

I have this old He-Ne, and I'm happy to sell or trade

 

[Down with Umbrella]

Arayan. That looks like it was part if a kit. Did you find the parts and schematic somewhere?

I have this old He-Ne, and I'm happy to sell or trade

 

[Arayan]

Nope It's a very old device (1986)... a HeNe with 8 flux capacitors in parallel across it!

 

[Down with Umbrella]

Just go 88 mph with it and BOOM! Back to tha future you go!

I was born in 1988 so I believe the Grandfather Paradox dictates I cannot go back. But let's entertain the idea. If I could I would slap Steve Jobs for dreaming up Apple TV, snubbing flash player, the stupid hockey puck mouse, and other irritating features.

Nope It's a very old device (1986)... a HeNe with 8 flux capacitors in parallel across it!

It a bit older then what I'm looking for but it's very cool none the less, I love that vintage steampunk look.

 

[bloompyle]

If you want a decent 20mW HeNe, look for the following model numbers:

21-22.5mW --- Uniphase 1144P, or 1145P
25mW --- Melles Griot 831 or 827
30mW --- Melles Griot 931
35mW --- Melles Griot 927 or 928
35mW --- Spectra Physics 107 or 127 (same laser as above 927/928) these are about 1m.
50mW --- Spectra Physics 125A. These weigh 150lbs, and use a 1.8m resonator

All of the lasers from 21 - 30mW require special PSUs that will be the same cost of the laser (~$150-200) without luck.

The last few are self-enclosed units with PSUs already. They have Brewster windows and external mirrors. They also rarely work unless it's an aligned hard seal. Though aligning one isn't a terrible endeavor.

If it lights after many years, it's likely a hard seal. Though doubtful it'll do quoted output.

Though I've seen an SP-127 that output 46.5mW

 

[ultimatekaiser]

Pretty much everything after 1990 or so hard sealed bloom I believe they started that mid-80s.

And the minimum from this tube is 17mW so I'd say its likely healthy, but it is a power hog. A whopping 3800VDC at 6.5mA & I think its one of the few tubes that uses a 15K start. It's quite a beast. Look for a JDSU 1218 supply. If not Voltex sells a lab supply that will run it, but bear in mind lab supplies are expensive. Originally that tube retailed in the xxxx.xx digits. So be prepared to fork out some $. Amazing deal, just pricy.

 

[Down with Umbrella]

Hmm finding a power supply could be an issue. I would like to use this to combine with my argon. What's minimum mW I could use to achieve white light?

 

[COMMANDR]

Here is my old but reliable HENE 6328 from years ago. Pretty bright for 30mw, but I think it's doing a little more.

Enjoy