[LS174] Cleaning, Cooling & Condensation

Nov 12, 2025

• 1h 12min 22s

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Alex and Kyle go deep on the unglamorous but essential side of running lasers: keeping them clean and cool. From the brand-new Laser Everything Buying Guide launch to the split of the Laser Source YouTube channel, they roll into a hands-on chat about airflow, dust, humidity, condensation, and why every laser deserves maintenance love. The conversation ranges from practical shop tips to UV and CO₂ quirks, blown-out chillers, unsafe enclosures, and some tortilla-filled PlayStation chaos—plus updates on new episodes, database tools, and why an enclosure isn’t just for fumes but for safety.

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Nov 12, 2025

I opened a PS3 once and found a tortilla inside. Your laser’s probably cleaner—but not by much.

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[LS174] Cleaning, Cooling & Condensation

S04:E24

Nov 12, 2025

[LS174] Cleaning, Cooling & Condensation

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