Please verify my tube is riented correctly.
I have a Rabbit Laser 120 watt 1290 that has started having a bunch of problems. It is a year and a half old and has about 800 hrs on it I'd say. First the circulating pump went bad (I assume first) and then I discovered the tube is flooded with antifreeze. No alarms went off about the pump untill the next morning when I powered on the machine. So I have a new pump on the way (Didn't find the tube issue till later) and have just installed my replacement tube I had on hand in the laser. I need to get the laser working and I can't seem to get any replies from the rabbit guys.
This is my first time changing the tube and I would like someone to verify that I have the coolant nipples oriented in the right direction so I don't get air bubbles and have another issue. See pics below.
Where can I get another backup 120 watt tube that will work in this laser in the US?
The laser was setup initally by Ray at rabbit with straight 50/50 antifreeze, but now I am told not to do that, why is this?
How do I get the antifreeze out of the old tube so I can dispose of it?
what is the best method to dispose of a laser tube?
Thank you in advance to anyone who can help.
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