Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
In this video I go over what external air means in regards to adding it to your co2 laser. This video is meant for someone that has not dealt with compressors, regulators and such. I show you what my system looks like so you can see what all the components look like. We do some test cuts with and without external air. You will be amazed what a difference it makes.
00:00 - Start
00:06 - Why would you add External Air supply to your Co2 Laser
04:05 - My External Air Setup
05:33 - Basics of a Pressure Regulator
08:10 - Basic Operation of the Regulator
10:33 - Safety Considerations do and don'ts
12:33 - Real Time testing Ext Air vs Stock Air
15:54 - Cutting Text with and without ex air
18:42 - Text Comparison Ext air vs stock air
21:57 - Pro and Cons
22:36 - Closing
Thunder laser USA website link for External Air information
support.thunderlaserusa.com/portal/en/kb/articles/thunder-laser-external-air-compressor-guidelines
Digital Air Gauge:
support.thunderlaserusa.com/portal/en/kb/articles/smc-ise30a-01-n-l-pressure-switch-implementation-reference
The Angry Craftsman channel, great channel check it out!
Video link that shows a large air dryer in place
https://m.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR0rgC0pYA_l-uGpMrYWeO3LUXrOJJE0EwBUemyEY1V0J_AqWfzwDbiCAac_aem_AbVdgU-hJ-GyIRqmGR9Czjqji5vIC-iinAEBeQwovfe8mrGJg91Duh4yxoLsfliWf98&v=VBF07zGXAGE&feature=youtu.be
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California Air 8 gallon compressor
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California air 10 gallon compressor
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Lowes quiet air compressor
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In this video I go over what external air means in regards to adding it to your co2 laser. This video is meant for someone that has not dealt with compressors, regulators and such. I show you what my system looks like so you can see what all the components look like. We do some test cuts with and without external air. You will be amazed what a difference it makes.
00:00 - Start
00:06 - Why would you add External Air supply to your Co2 Laser
04:05 - My External Air Setup
05:33 - Basics of a Pressure Regulator
08:10 - Basic Operation of the Regulator
10:33 - Safety Considerations do and don'ts
12:33 - Real Time testing Ext Air vs Stock Air
15:54 - Cutting Text with and without ex air
18:42 - Text Comparison Ext air vs stock air
21:57 - Pro and Cons
22:36 - Closing
Thunder laser USA website link for External Air information
support.thunderlaserusa.com/portal/en/kb/articles/thunder-laser-external-air-compressor-guidelines
Digital Air Gauge:
support.thunderlaserusa.com/portal/en/kb/articles/smc-ise30a-01-n-l-pressure-switch-implementation-reference
The Angry Craftsman channel, great channel check it out!
Video link that shows a large air dryer in place
https://m.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR0rgC0pYA_l-uGpMrYWeO3LUXrOJJE0EwBUemyEY1V0J_AqWfzwDbiCAac_aem_AbVdgU-hJ-GyIRqmGR9Czjqji5vIC-iinAEBeQwovfe8mrGJg91Duh4yxoLsfliWf98&v=VBF07zGXAGE&feature=youtu.be
The links below may be Amazon Affiliate links and I may be compensated a small fee buy you using these links. No increase cost to you.
1/4” NPT Regulator with Dryer
amzn.to/3DwTxG4
1/2” NPT Regulator with dryer
amzn.to/43FEl3X
1/2” npt to 1/4” push to connect
amzn.to/45lpCwz
1/2” npt Plug
amzn.to/470uLf3
1/2” npt to 1/2” barb
amzn.to/453ajbv
1/2” npt air manifold
amzn.to/3DyeHU4
1/4” blue hose
amzn.to/3Qgdf0q
California Air 8 gallon compressor
amzn.to/3rDZe26
California air 10 gallon compressor
amzn.to/3KDCW7B
Lowes quiet air compressor
lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-QUIET-TECH-26-Gallon-Single-Stage-Portable-Electric-Vertical-Air-Compressor/1001014062
