Re: Unclogging corroded laser coolant lines

Posted by TSwayne on
URL: http://confocal-microscopy-list.275.s1.nabble.com/Unclogging-corroded-laser-coolant-lines-tp7584479p7584497.html


Coolflow IGE has been good for us — we’ve been using it in our Chameleon for about a year and a half, and it has reduced our clogging issues a lot.

To switch from Optishield, you need to completely flush, rinse, and empty the lines, and install an inline mesh filter (which is the biggest up-front cost at $150; a big jug of the premixed solution is $54, over a year’s supply).  Coherent sent us a step-by-step guide.

Theresa


On Dec 2, 2015, at 2:14 PM, Craig Brideau <[hidden email]<mailto:[hidden email]>> wrote:

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On a related note, I heard from my friendly neighbourhood technicians that
Coherent is switching over to this stuff called CoolFlow IGE for the liquid
cooling systems. It claims to have good corrosion resistance, although I
haven't yet used it myself. I might give it a try during my next line flush
and cleanout though.

Craig


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