Question on Laser chiller usage.

Short version: I have a 220V chiller connected to my CO2 laser. I'd find if very practical to turn it on / off using a 220V flip switch I have close to my laser. Could I damage it by using this method?? ******************************** Long version: Hi guys. A few weeks ago I posted on the sub reddit and all your answers helped me to solve a problem I had with my chiller. [Link](https://www.reddit.com/r/refrigeration/comments/gmohu6/any_info_with_s1ld_recirculating_chiller/) Gladly, it's working great now. ​ ​ https://preview.redd.it/evo86twig3951.jpg?width=1152&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=888e89a16dcbfe9bd9bed64bef07cfd12bf28871 ​ https://preview.redd.it/9ftksbsrx2951.jpg?width=1152&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8beecc5fe2fff4d6bd1f4115ab7ff0b56aaab120 ​ This is my new question. This is a 220V device. I have a dedicated switch that cuts off power on both lines at the same time. My usual power on sequece is as follows: \- Flip the 220V switch ON --> LCD shows System Standby \- Push the ON/OFF button on the Power Panel --> System initializes, pump runs and after a while, the compressor kicks in. ​ After the work is completed, I turn it off reversing the steps: \- Push the ON/OFF button on the Power Panel \- Wait until the pump stops completely. \- Flip the 220V switch off. ​ Currently, the chiller is on the same room as the laser and my computer. After a while, the room gets hot even though I have an air extractor hooked directly on the chiller vents and it sucks a lot of hot air (\~33ºC) out of the room. Today, I decided I will move the chiller to the next room. It just takes a small hole to pass the hoses and cable. No big deal. ​ So, after all the talk, here comes the question: Would there be a problem If I decided to leave the chiller always on, and control it flipping the 220V switch, bypassing the power button under the panel. Under the chiller settings, there is an option called "START MODEL" and the options are "Yes / No". This options allows the chiller to start up automatically when power is delivered to the unit, ot to wait until the user presses the on/off button (I know it should be Start mode, but it's written in Engrish). ​ So basically, would it hurt my chiller to power it on/off directly on the 220V switch? ​ Thanks and sorry for the long read. Just wanted to provide the best background I could give. submitted by /u/patico_cr [link] [comments]