Lexel ion argon 8w parts

[Werewoofer808]

I got a local guy I can get a model 95 probably in parts and no clue hours on tube or much else ..he has tube ,control box I think a few optics for visable light .... But I've done a lil research and I don't think he has the cooler ... I could get cheap if I wanted it ...which I do but ..what should I look for to desipher between junk and a cool toy ?

[Polartronic]

Hello,

The 95 went only to 5 W max, the 3500 went to 8 W (argon).
It can be cooled with tap water ...
But you'll need 3 phases to power it.

[Werewoofer808]

But yeah I'm going to go check it out soon..the guy got it for 350$ I think I can get it for less ..do you think the optics would be worth that I would imagine..and yeah I do have a 3 phase outlet .. but definitely don't want to blow my shop up . I'm still doing my research.. but it's got to be a no brainer if I can get it for a couple hundred... What should I look for first to see if it is useful? Thanks

[Werewoofer808]

Got pics... yeah it's a 95

[Polartronic]

Hi,
Often, they specified the output power on the label as a number next to the "95" like 95-4 for a 4 W tube ... see the label on the tube.
Power supply can be fixed almost all the time, the main value is the tube.
Without powering anything, you can already check if the tube is broken and full of water by placing your finger underneath the glass tube: if you can see a kind of magnifying effect, then it's full of water.
Basic config is a front mirror (flat) and a curved back mirror but you can also have a prism if it's single line laser and even an etalon if it's a single frequency laser ...
Enjoy !

[mixedgas]

3.6 VAC cathode, center tapped for the tube current, at up to 35 Amps for the heater. Cathode current for the arc comes down the center tap.
265 VDC tube voltage at 32 Amps Max..
280VDC for the magnet at up to 4 amps.

2.0 2.5 GPM cooling water.

Steve

[Werewoofer808]

I'm going to grab it all tomorrow for 100$ .. so it's got to be worth it..I'm going to need a lot of help in the future messing with this thing...so I'll be posting in another thread ... thanks guys

[rgb-gas]

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