Hi
I have just added a pc flow sensor to the water supply and a temperature sensor. I am wondering if I can cool the water using a pc water cooling radiator and fans. I know some people have done this, like Tweakie, so am interested in the efficiency of the radiators.
Logic tells me the radiators can only cool to the ambient temperature of the room and not below. But how do they cope with the laser on full power? Do people still need to add cold water etc.
Ive almost completely rebuilt my laser to the point that the only original parts are the laser power box and the mirrors and lens. I am making an aluminium case as well which is much smaller and lighter than the original as I dont need the z depth adjustment to be so great. It would be great if I could get rid if the water tank as well.