Seeking some advice and wisdom before purchasing a new plasma table. We're currently running a downdraft table, and we are budgeted for a second table. We'll cut continuously for, at least, one full shift and probably second shift as well. We cut mainly 3/8 inch material. We want the water table because of the smoke reduction but we know nothing of the problems.

-How often do you clean out your water table and how hard is it? We're currently cleaning out our downdraft tables every other week and it takes all day.

-Do you have to get a dust collector and spark trap if you're running aluminum and steel on the downdraft table? We'll use an aerator for the water table to displace hydrogen if we run aluminum.