This isn't Pete's video, it's Mike's. LOL I'm pretty sure you somehow were commenting on the video's of Pete from NZ, as they are hilarious. This video of Mike's is very informative, but not funny, which is odd how you managed to mix the 2 up. Maybe you didn't actually watch this video and just commented, thinking it was Pete's video?
Great tips and sugestions for us Plasma Dummies, Thanks. WHere do you buy your consumables and how do you know the sizing as the manual say's nothing about it ?
Love mine too. :) When working on thin stuff at lower amperages, if PSI is too high it might start sputtering because the air is blowing out the arc. Lower the PSI or up the Amperage. :) BTW if you ever scratch it - Rustoleum (St Tropez) is a pretty close color match for the cover.
This plasma cutter uses very little air volume (Meaning CFM), so any compressor will work. Obviously, if you have a very small tank, like a 5 gallon, you'll only be able to cut for like 20-30 seconds before the compressor kicks back on. But 30 seconds is still a lot of cutting time. But a normal 12 gallon or up and it will work fine.
@@DIY_Mike-rm5we I actually bought one! But I think you need at least 7 CFM at 60 psi to really work well. Also needs plenty of power. I have 240…but with total 40 amp breakers…wont be running 50 amps. I have friend who bought one with one 15 amp in garage-that also powered lights compressor, etc He blew breaker every few minutes…not s miracle machine…but very good value for money. My Miller “consumables kit” costs more than this unit….
@@michaelmounts1269 I actually checked with the manufacturer and they told me the liters of air it needs. It amounts to about 2 cfm. As for electrical 240 volts, you can run full power on a 40 amp breaker. 40 amps AC is not the same as 50 amps DC, which is what the plasma cutter runs on. It only draws about 25 amps AC. A 30 amp breaker isn’t good because of power surges, but a 40 amp will work fine.
Just got one myself. In my research the surface temp of the sun is 9,920 degrees Fahrenheit and the Plasma stream can reach 40,000 degrees Fahrenheit. If the sun was that hot it would become a super Nova and Earth would not be here. :-)
While your information is valid it would have been 100% better if you had demonstrated the actual process as you talked about it! Hope your next video is better! Talk is cheap actions are far moe valid!
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Hey Pete!
Pete from Alberta, Canada. Your video is funny, and very informative. You make me laugh, and teach every time. Thank you for all you do.
Glad you like them!
This isn't Pete's video, it's Mike's. LOL
I'm pretty sure you somehow were commenting on the video's of Pete from NZ, as they are hilarious.
This video of Mike's is very informative, but not funny, which is odd how you managed to mix the 2 up.
Maybe you didn't actually watch this video and just commented, thinking it was Pete's video?
Thank you Mike for the information. Great video.
Glad it was helpful!
THANKS FOR THE SHOW! I WANT ONE, I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT IT! OOPS, I STILL WANT ONE!
I love this. Sensible, basic and practical, thank you very much.
Hi Pete, thanks for the video. Helped out alot. Going to get one.
Very helpful,thanks
Great points to keep in mind when you’re using this machine
Great tips and sugestions for us Plasma Dummies, Thanks. WHere do you buy your consumables and how do you know the sizing as the manual say's nothing about it ?
Standard AG60P consumables will fit. Also; on Amazon, you can do a search for the BTC500DP and you'll see consumables sold by Bestarc.
Nice video ❤
Glad you liked it
Love mine too. :)
When working on thin stuff at lower amperages, if PSI is too high it might start sputtering because the air is blowing out the arc. Lower the PSI or up the Amperage. :)
BTW if you ever scratch it - Rustoleum (St Tropez) is a pretty close color match for the cover.
Thx!
nice video…I am considering buying one…but am concerned sbout compressor. what size, CFM do you use? Thankyou
This plasma cutter uses very little air volume (Meaning CFM), so any compressor will work. Obviously, if you have a very small tank, like a 5 gallon, you'll only be able to cut for like 20-30 seconds before the compressor kicks back on. But 30 seconds is still a lot of cutting time. But a normal 12 gallon or up and it will work fine.
@@DIY_Mike-rm5we I actually bought one! But I think you need at least 7 CFM at 60 psi to really work well. Also needs plenty of power. I have 240…but with total 40 amp breakers…wont be running 50 amps. I have friend who bought one with one 15 amp in garage-that also powered lights compressor, etc He blew breaker every few minutes…not s miracle machine…but very good value for money. My Miller “consumables kit” costs more than this unit….
@@michaelmounts1269 I actually checked with the manufacturer and they told me the liters of air it needs. It amounts to about 2 cfm. As for electrical 240 volts, you can run full power on a 40 amp breaker. 40 amps AC is not the same as 50 amps DC, which is what the plasma cutter runs on. It only draws about 25 amps AC. A 30 amp breaker isn’t good because of power surges, but a 40 amp will work fine.
Just got one myself. In my research the surface temp of the sun is 9,920 degrees Fahrenheit and the Plasma stream can reach 40,000 degrees Fahrenheit. If the sun was that hot it would become a super Nova and Earth would not be here. :-)
Ya I see so many people without hooking ground to the piece. And exceeding the breaker.
All of the wire standoffs I have found are too tall for the torch. I have tried both Amazon and Ebay.
Try this link on amazon. Works great for me. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0834QDLWH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
While your information is valid it would have been 100% better if you had demonstrated the actual process as you talked about it! Hope your next video is better! Talk is cheap actions are far moe valid!