A quick question for the group.
My current 100W CO2 tube has served me well, but is slowly losing power. What used to cut well at 10 speed now requires 6 speed and has some char on the edges (I cut 1/4" birch ply).
When I purchased the laser originally, I bought an extra 'emergency' tube and placed it in climate controlled storage. This was 2.5 years ago.
I understand that there is the potential for the gasses to leak in storage, but will the leakage be at the same rate as the tube that has been in active use?
Thanks,
John