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Old 07-04-2006, 03:29 AM
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Well, We have frequently been using the smiley tools tig / plasma unit here for manifolds, pipes and what not. We have never used the tig function, just the plasma. Well yesterday it decided it didnt want to spark up anymore. Air flow is fine, tip is good, there is continuity in the power line. Went through the hole machine but didnt spot any problem. check for anything being burnt, bad ground and continuity in most of the lines. Everything checked out. The red " O.C" light is on and the it started coming on right when the machine was malfunctioning. As soon as you click the button on the torch, the light comes on. All ground surfaces were freshly sanded and should be no issue. With that said, whos had a similar problem and fixed it?
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Old 07-04-2006, 03:46 AM
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Old 07-04-2006, 02:20 PM
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is the ground clamp in the neg or pos port. i had mine in the neg and it wouldn't arc switched to the pos and it arc'd
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Old 07-04-2006, 02:34 PM
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Definately in the positive where it should be , the electrode inside serves as the negative and the work piece the positive that creates the spark. Its a small unit and im pretty familiar with most of the components, unfortunately i still cant seem to figure out the problem. Thanks for the heads up though.
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Old 07-05-2006, 03:42 AM
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i'd try changing the tip out. i had a pretty similar problem w/ a plasma once, switched in a new tip, and she was good to go
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Old 07-05-2006, 11:42 AM
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I talked to Mike. He already changed out the tip. Mike check continuity from the clamp to the back of the plug for the ground. Then check fom the tip to the plug end on the torch head.
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Old 07-06-2006, 01:08 PM
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call the manf.
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Old 07-06-2006, 02:09 PM
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LOL He would need you to translate!
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Old 07-06-2006, 07:28 PM
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HAHAAHAHAhahah i throught it is made in the US I will call up anyway lol
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