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 =Maintenance=
-Check coolant levels preferably before the coolant pump stops pumping. If it reaches that point, the reservoir can take a little over ~20L of 5% coolant diluted down with tap water: measuring jug & funnel can be found atop the big blue plastic jerry can of concentrate under the bench in the toolstore. There's a white 5L jerry can nearby for premixing (and may contain leftover) 5% coolant.
+Check coolant levels preferably before the coolant pump stops pumping. If it reaches that point, the reservoir can take a little over ~20L of 5% coolant diluted down with tap water: measuring jug & funnel can be found in the cupboard.
+Mix up coolant in a clear white 20L plastic can. If there is leftover mixed coolant it can be stored in this can.
+There are various coolant products that will work, the last we purchased (2025-07-16) was Castrol; Hysol T 15
+Datasheet:  [[File:Castrol; Hysol T 15 (High Performance Semi-Synthetic Metalworking Fluid).pdf|thumb]]
+[https://www.zoro.co.uk/shop/power-transmission-and-flow-control/cutting-tapping-and-grinding-fluids/hysol-t15-cutting-fluid-20ltr/p/ZT1035786X?srsltid=AfmBOopd_wxHaSZhPvBkTab7B3nHZ7LxeWn6ameDjKLU9PBcOxS-Pmqp Purchase Link from Zoro]
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