S & A 5000 Water Chiller Maintenance (Changing the distilled water) for co2 laser

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In this video I show you how easy it is to change you distilled water in your s & a 5000 water chiller. Be sure to follow all manufacturers recommendations! You need 3 items to do this process.
1. 2 gallons of distilled water, you may need slightly more if you have a larger laser tube.
2. A container that will hold at least 2 gallons of water
3. A good funnel.
Chiller flow sensor: www.amazon.com/Cloudray-Water...
Thunder approved antifreeze: support.thunderlaserusa.com/p...
Chiller info:support.thunderlaserusa.com/p...
Nova owners manual page 78 for water chiller maintenance schedules: support.thunderlaserusa.com/p...

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@maggie9256 8 ай бұрын

Thanks! I keep going back to this video each time I change the water on my chiller.

@computercreationz 8 ай бұрын

thank you so much for your donation to the channel, I missed this one and apologize for the tardiness of my appreciation!

@texasyotehunter2964 Жыл бұрын

Didn’t think about keeping a spare flow switch. Just ordered one. Thanks for the tip.

@computercreationz Жыл бұрын

good deal, smart!

@user-uu8tb8fv4o 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video! love all your help thought the videos you post on KZfaq.

@computercreationz 3 ай бұрын

thanks for the input

@RonMarshallrone Жыл бұрын

You have one of the best laser channels and I've watched a katrillion vids on lasers. You always seem to make the vids that others don't but everyone is wanting to learn just like this one. Nice job.

@computercreationz Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I appreciate the comments and you watching

@veryberrydesigns 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to make this (and other) very informative videos. This really helped me in getting my laser in my garage ready for the cold Canadian winter. I do have a heated garage, but the chiller lines are close to the uninsulated foundation wall and are subject to freezing without adding anti-freeze.

@computercreationz 7 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!, thank you so much for the contribution to the channel!

@maggie9256 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this clear explanation. Very helpful.

@computercreationz Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@coulterjb22 Жыл бұрын

Nice! i just got my S&A for my UV. The instructions were tossing doubt in my mind as to when I did what....and where. Thanks again!

@computercreationz Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@TetraCNC Жыл бұрын

Awesome, I did not know about the water flow sensor thanks for the info.

@computercreationz Жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@douglasladley8698 Жыл бұрын

Great ideal to keep spare parts on hand.

@computercreationz Жыл бұрын

Ya you know you will need something like that at a critical time. Thanks for the comment

@tamerakriter65 Жыл бұрын

My hero! Thank you. 🙂

@computercreationz Жыл бұрын

Thought you might like the timing on that!

@kimfrancher1228 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info

@computercreationz Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching

@TheRoadtoGonzo Жыл бұрын

Just want to let you know Robert I got my first laser and it was a Nova 24. I did a lot of vetting and your candid feedback was a huge contribution to making my informed choice. I really appreciate the time you take to make these videos and hope you continue on. I live up in MA - it gets really cold here, talking to some folks they had no problem telling me to put 100% rv antifreeze in there. My shop is not heated when Im not in there either - do you have any heating at all, do you let the room warm up before you use your laser?

@computercreationz Жыл бұрын

I have kerosene heat right now and when it’s really cold. I will run the heater for a bit before I fire the laser up.

@TheRoadtoGonzo Жыл бұрын

@@computercreationz thank you for that reply. I have a Modine propane heater. I plan to run it for 20 mins to let the room warm up also.

@malonecustomdesigns Жыл бұрын

Great video Robert! What's your thoughts about building a "permanent" platform for your chiller that would be high enough to drain it without having to use a block or something? Do you know of any reasons that wouldn't work?

@computercreationz Жыл бұрын

Less head pressure on the pump. Don’t know why it wouldn’t work!

@evanwinn372 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@computercreationz Жыл бұрын

my pleasure

@bginn3448 Жыл бұрын

Hi Robert, thanks for the video. I was looking at the manual (NOLED) and it states how close both the sides and back of the chiller must be maintained from obstacles. That back its about 5 feet and the sides are 3 foot. I was wondering if this was true based on the position of yours?

@computercreationz Жыл бұрын

I don’t know anyone that would be able, to maintain those clearances!

@bginn3448 Жыл бұрын

@@computercreationz yes, I agree. I have about a foot in back and on the sides. Thanks for getting back...I can sleep now LOL

@ntrumpdeplorable7781 Жыл бұрын

I have a NOVA 51 with a 130W tube and have the chiller on a stand about 1Ft high. Is there any reason you keep the chiller on the floor?

@computercreationz Жыл бұрын

nope, in your case it’s actually better, it’s easier on the chiller water pump. less head pressure to move the water through the tube.

@Golfexpertbelieveme Жыл бұрын

Do you turn everything off each night? If so do you have to check for air bubbles every day you turn it back on? I can’t find any videos or information on proper shutdown for Thunder laser. Also how often do you change your water out?

@computercreationz Жыл бұрын

Once you have all your air bubbles out you should have them show up, so no I don’t worry about it once they’re all gone. Yes I turn everything off once I’m done for the day. Assuming your laser is in a conditioned space. Depending how much heat your laser is exposed to on distilled water change, Thunder recommends once a month.

@Mekaproyects Жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation and tips, congrats

@computercreationz Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

@Vividlaserworks Жыл бұрын

Quick question… when I installed my 35/80 I took the foam wrapped around the the laser tube off and I noticed you still have it on there. Does it matter ethier way? Thanks for the video always great content

@CD_DESIGNS Жыл бұрын

Was gonna ask the same question

@computercreationz Жыл бұрын

I removed it on my 24 and left it on my 35 not sure what the right answer is!

@jav9888 Жыл бұрын

So I'm about to do the opposite, remove the winter anti freeze water, and replace it with new fresh distilled water. Can I use tap water to flush the old antifreeze water out or do you recommend using another bottle of distilled water to flush it out ? and I mean empty, fill with hose water, empty again then fill with Distilled water?

@computercreationz Жыл бұрын

Distilled water is the only thing recommended!

@jav9888 Жыл бұрын

@@computercreationz Thanks for vid took me 3 flushes to get it clear. The video helped !

@spacecoastmealworms Жыл бұрын

Why does the water need to be changed at all, if using distilled water in a closed system? I was hoping to hear the answer but it was never mentioned in the video.

@computercreationz Жыл бұрын

yes it’s a closed system, But lots of documented cases of algae growth with the distilled water over time. this growth will increase the conductive properties of the water! this can ruin your pump on your chiller and contaminate your laser tube to the point of failure. ignoring this will eventually catch up with you!

@angieangie21 Жыл бұрын

@@computercreationz great video and tips thank you. How often do you recommend the water is changed to negate the issues you have mentioned please?

@ke3fo Жыл бұрын

I was told to change the water every 4-6 weeks. But on most forums people haven’t changed their water for months!

@jennyb3850 6 ай бұрын

Hey Robert, It's been a year since this video...are you continuing to run almost a 50/50 antifreeze to water ratio? (It only freezes maybe 10 days out of the year here and just barely gets to freezing temps so I've been wondering about using diluted antifreeze as well.)

@computercreationz 6 ай бұрын

Yes it’s worked well so far! Remember you still need to change it regularly. The warmer the environment the more frequent you should change.

@jennyb3850 6 ай бұрын

@@computercreationz Thanks so are you running this combo all year (changing out regularly) or just for the "winter quarter" then back to 100% distilled water?

@computercreationz 6 ай бұрын

No just for the winter time then as soon as any freezing possibility has passed I got back to 100% distilled water. @@jennyb3850

@davep1190 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I have noticed some dirt in my tubes. Is there a way to remove this?

@computercreationz Жыл бұрын

It shouldn’t be dirt it’s a classed system but it could be small algae chunks. Not good! Talke a look at your tube. You should be your distilled water a least once a quarter more in humid areas

@moral_decay 5 ай бұрын

What are your recommendations on getting rid of noticable algae build up? :( @@computercreationz