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    Do not do this

    I plugged a S45 torch into a plasma cutter that had high frequency start and this was the result. Not good!!!

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    I had a similar problem when I converted the S45 to a straight machine torch for my LP80 HF cutter. I thought it was due to my removing just a bit of the insulator to allow mounting. I caught it early though and sealed the spot with epoxy and it is now working perfectly. Apparently the insulator doesn't provide enough gap to keep the HF from jumping across.
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    Our Weldall 160 has a HF start doesn't it? I think it has a S45 torch on it. Should it have another type torch?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bluesman View Post
    Our Weldall 160 has a HF start doesn't it? I think it has a S45 torch on it. Should it have another type torch?
    The 160pi uses the S45 torch.
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