New laser tube arcing at negative end in side tube, like

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John Mac
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Joined: Sat Jan 12, 2019
Location: Glasgow
Country: Scotland
Nickname: Weeman
Laser Machine Make or Type: Chinese laser 500*300
Laser Power: 50w
Laser Bed Size: 19x12
Home Position: TL
RDWorks Version: 8.01.10
Ruida Controller: RDC6442
Windows Version: 10

Got a mcw laser tube 60-80w 15 percent power fitted it and it is arcing at the negative end of tube, inside tube is this normal
Frank Small
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Location: Bennington, Vermont
Country: USA
Laser Machine Make or Type: 50W China Blue upgraded to Reci 75W tube
Laser Power: 75
Laser Bed Size: 500x300
Home Position: TL
Control Software: LIGHTBURN
RDWorks Version: RDW v8.01.18
Ruida Controller: Other
Windows Version: Win 10
Accessories: Ruida Controller R644XG
Rotary fixture

John

I have the same machine which I just fitted with a 75W tube. Any chance you could post a picture when this happens?

Frank
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John Mac
Posts: 6
Joined: Sat Jan 12, 2019
Location: Glasgow
Country: Scotland
Nickname: Weeman
Laser Machine Make or Type: Chinese laser 500*300
Laser Power: 50w
Laser Bed Size: 19x12
Home Position: TL
RDWorks Version: 8.01.10
Ruida Controller: RDC6442
Windows Version: 10

I’ve took a short video of it, won’t let me post it
John Mac
Posts: 6
Joined: Sat Jan 12, 2019
Location: Glasgow
Country: Scotland
Nickname: Weeman
Laser Machine Make or Type: Chinese laser 500*300
Laser Power: 50w
Laser Bed Size: 19x12
Home Position: TL
RDWorks Version: 8.01.10
Ruida Controller: RDC6442
Windows Version: 10

it seems to be a natural occurrence tube working well MCW 60 80w running at 82 watts at 24mA,
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