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I think this is the right place for this question ... I now have two laser machines, and my early experiments with the first one quickly proved how sensitive my smoke detectors are
All 14 of them going off simultaneously.
Now I have a new 20 watt diode laser, and the company, X-Tool sells a filter unit for $700.00 Their replacement filters are $169.00 per set. They are quite proud of this unit!
A quick search on Amazon shows me that there are several dozen air filters that all make claims about their ability to capture impurities ... HEPPA filters ... Dual / Triple and QUAD stage filters, etc. Most are AC powered, but some are battery powered.
Then they talk about replacement filters, and the red flags go up! I am reminded of the "FREE" Gillette razor, that requires very expensive disposable blades, or the "FREE" ink jet printer that requires a second mortgage to feed it with ink cartridges.
Can you suggest a filter that I can purchase and use, to run this laser in my home, or in a public space (an INDOOR craft show, for example) that offers a filtering system that I can CLEAN and REUSE, rather than simply purchasing replacement filters? I don't mind a high initial cost, if the long term savings can be realized. Also, this thing cannot be the size of a washing machine! I have to be able to tote it around to places, for on-the-fly laser work at craft shows, flea markets, etc.
Thanks in advance for any helpful suggestions.
Joe
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Now I have a new 20 watt diode laser, and the company, X-Tool sells a filter unit for $700.00 Their replacement filters are $169.00 per set. They are quite proud of this unit!
A quick search on Amazon shows me that there are several dozen air filters that all make claims about their ability to capture impurities ... HEPPA filters ... Dual / Triple and QUAD stage filters, etc. Most are AC powered, but some are battery powered.
Then they talk about replacement filters, and the red flags go up! I am reminded of the "FREE" Gillette razor, that requires very expensive disposable blades, or the "FREE" ink jet printer that requires a second mortgage to feed it with ink cartridges.
Can you suggest a filter that I can purchase and use, to run this laser in my home, or in a public space (an INDOOR craft show, for example) that offers a filtering system that I can CLEAN and REUSE, rather than simply purchasing replacement filters? I don't mind a high initial cost, if the long term savings can be realized. Also, this thing cannot be the size of a washing machine! I have to be able to tote it around to places, for on-the-fly laser work at craft shows, flea markets, etc.
Thanks in advance for any helpful suggestions.
Joe
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