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    Default Antifreeze for Co2 laser?

    I remember seeing a video for a CO2 laser cutter and the guy posting the video used antifreeze in the water for cooling the tube. Is this a thing?

    I am trying to keep algae from growing in my coolant. After about 2 weeks, the water starts to look a little cloudy and I change it. Does antifreeze help? Does it hurt the laser tube? Any input would be awesome!
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    lots of folks use a 50/50 ratio of rv antifreeze and distilled water.

    i've never had an algae problem using just distilled water (knock on wood).

    Quote Originally Posted by absolom7691 View Post
    I remember seeing a video for a CO2 laser cutter and the guy posting the video used antifreeze in the water for cooling the tube. Is this a thing?

    I am trying to keep algae from growing in my coolant. After about 2 weeks, the water starts to look a little cloudy and I change it. Does antifreeze help? Does it hurt the laser tube? Any input would be awesome!
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    Quote Originally Posted by swamidog View Post
    lots of folks use a 50/50 ratio of rv antifreeze and distilled water.

    i've never had an algae problem using just distilled water (knock on wood).
    Awesome. Thank you, Chris... Maybe I'll give it a try!
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