Hello, Due to a medical issue I have had my forge in the same spot that I used it in. I have had it unplugged and haven’t used it. I am wondering how to safely make sure that everything is still good to begin using again.
Please no snarky comments - I just want to make sure that nothing would have eroded or naturally deteriotated while I was sick before I start using again. I will be using proof grade materials at the beginning but if anyone has any great tips on how to do this safely that would be great!
Other than normal cleaning of the optics there is nothing that needs attention after a long period of disuse. I often don’t use my GF for months. If it was stored in areas of extreme low or high temperatures you might want to check for any fluid leak but that is not likely. Oh, and check to make sure your vent hose isn’t clogged by a mouse nest or something.
I am glad you are well enough to use your Glowforge again. I hope you plug it in and all goes smoothly. There is nothing inside the Glowforge that will erode or corrode or disintegrate, so get back to making. There have been improvements made to the interface while you were away.
it was good that you pointed that out. I wouldn’t have thought of that as causing a “slow cycle up” situation. I’ll have to keep that in mind when i fire up BEAMER this weekend. my first thought would have been. the dingalings at my ISP. LOL