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  1. 06-17-2015, 9:35 AM #1
    bill gervais
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    Tube recharge

    Unfortunately it is time for tube regas. We have 60 watt epilog helix with coherent tube. Epilog offers a swap to their tube but initial exchange is pricy. Any other suggestions? I am looking for quality at a reasonable price and trying to avoid many of the scam artist out there.

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    Your best bet is probably Epilog. I used Photovac in Grove City, Ohio for mine and I am very well pleased with their work but they are not a bargain basement house. Mine, also a Coherent, was a re-manufacture, not just a re-gas. I got a one year warranty with it for about $2800.
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    Bill,

    Check this add on Ebay, close to your location.

    Ebay listing # 121663258350
    Trotec Speedy 300 - 60w, with Quatro CSA-626 fume extraction
    Xenetech 1625 x2,
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    I chose to go with the Epilog x-change/upgrade for my tube. Got a chance to add 5 more watts and extended the warranty another year to 2 full years.. It was worth the up-charge to make the change. Would do it again.
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  6. 06-17-2015, 5:36 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony Lenkic View Post
    Bill,

    Check this add on Ebay, close to your location.

    Ebay listing # 121663258350
    I've been extremely curious about these ebay recharger's myself, as my BIL's 40w Synrad is on it's way out...
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    ELEVEN - rotary cutter tool machines
    FOUR - CO2 lasers
    THREE- make that FOUR now - fiber lasers
    ONE - vinyl cutter
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kev Williams View Post
    I've been extremely curious about these ebay recharger's myself, as my BIL's 40w Synrad is on it's way out...
    He has lots of positive feedback, but I have to admit I'm still a bit hesitant to use them for my money-making equipment. If I were a hobbyist and not under deadlines that would cost money, then I'd probably not be too worried. As it is, I can't afford to try and get something a few hundred (or even a few thousand) cheaper that may cost me thousands in lost revenue.
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    My reason precisely, for using Photovac.
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    $850 and great reviews, it's not exactly like buying a Rolex in Tijuana...
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    I just read most of the info on their web site and think I would check them out if I needed another rebuild. http://www.dpilasers.com/
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  11. 06-18-2015, 9:53 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kev Williams View Post
    $850 and great reviews, it's not exactly like buying a Rolex in Tijuana...
    Why are you wearing that Rolex Kev? To make money or to know what time it is? Even a broken watch is right twice a day...
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  12. 10-06-2015, 11:43 PM #11
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    Hello All,
    I'm at the point of making a decision Epilog or Ebay...
    For the Epilog price point here in AU (about $7K), I could have a nice holiday with the family overseas! $850USD (+$1.2K Shipping) is very tempting, especially with me just trying to find my feet with the business.
    Pros of the Epilog route are: 1)Tube swap, from current C-Series to Epilog Branded, same day swap 2) 2 year warranty 3) support local business. Cons: Co$t
    Pros of Ebay: 1) Cost - I could do a lot with the extra $$ 2) 1 year warranty, Cons: 1)4-6 days travel time to and fro +8-10 repair time 2) 1 year warranty 3) potential that I never see my tube again. Reading about operations like Bell laser really make me apprehensive about sending my tube overseas for repair. I can barely afford to get it fixed, much less replace it entirely.

    Between a rock and a hard place
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