Hi all,
We are installing a new YAG laser from China. It’s 650W output and requires 180 liters (approx. 50 gal) of pure, distilled or deionized water for cooling according to the manual.
Question
• What’s the difference between the 3 types of water? Which one is the best?
• Online search shows that I can get 50 gallons of deionized water for $380 at ChemWorld.com while distilled water for $70 from Crystal Springs Bottled Water | Delivery Service ($7/5-gal bottle).
• Can I use water from my home Culligan water softener? We run it thru reverse osmosis filter.
• If deionized water is a must where can I buy it? We are in northern New Jersey.
Thanks.