The Bestarc BTC500DP 7th generation Plasma Cutter Has A Digital Display For Easy Use.
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
- BestArc asked me to take a look at their BTC400DP series 7 plasma cutter. I put it through my test of different gauge metals. Stay tuned to see how the machine did.
The unit is now available.
www.bestarc.co...
Pilot Arc is best for dirty/ rusty metal. Pilot arc starts when you pull the trigger; HF plasma has to be close to the material to start.
This plasma works a lot better if you remove the guide ring. I have seen this plasma cut all the way through 1" steel (granted not as clean) I have seen it cut extremely clean through 3/4" though.
I think you need a 65A plasma or possibly larger for the speeds you like to cut at. Seems like you were going way to fast for most of your cutting.
Most people just leave plasma's cranked up and just adjust cut speed, but it's nice to get an idea of what it can do on various settings
Great feedback. I really need to get some run time on this machine. Thank you very much.
@@FMJeeping Agreed - need to slow down just a little.
Thanx man
This video is one of the best vids i have ever seen this year.
Really coverd every thing we need to know about this plasma cutter.
Thanks again that you did not let any questions to be asked as you really coverd all minor and large details😊😊😊.
P.s
I ordered the same machine right after watching your video.
@@abdullahm4772 thank you!!
Some people do better than others in doing reviews. SLOW DOWN
I do wish you would have shown how the tip held up after all the cutting.
Thanks for the video
It was a little beat up. Still useable though
Pilot arc only puts a ground wire in the torch, so the arc will start in the air, not just touching it to the metal.
I see you combined your cut table and work bench
Yes. It is an Eastwood product. They have a combo cut/weld table. Works well for a small shot since the table flattens.
Hi, Dylan, love u buddy.
He said thank you
Has anyone had trouble finding consumables at their local welding supply? Are They common or Bestarc specific?
I didnt use it enough to burn through the consumables. I think if you search on Amazon. You could most likely find them.
Were did you get your cutting table? How about a link or price.
Eastwood. Here is a link.
www.eastwood.com/eastwood-cut-n-weld-welding-and-plasma-cutting-work-stand-tops.html
I ordered one 9f these a month ago, from Bestarc, but they won't post unless I give them a VAT number and as I'm an individual and not a VAT registered business AND then want me to send them my UTR no. Which in the UK is a BIG no no, I'm suspecting they are a bit dodgy.
Interesting. I'm not familiar with that type of setup. They have been pretty responsive to me. Keep us updated on if you get your issue resolved.
I just bought 1 a week ago in Australia. Got it from Amazon. No probs. Maybe things have changed.
@@aussiefarmer8741 not sure how, as they aren't being advertised at all on Amazon, I've scoured it and not found ANY bestarc products...not here in the uk anyway.
@@aussiefarmer8741 i ordered mine over a month ago, direct from Bestarc. no help from them whatsoever if you read my original comment.
Right ..because if they get your UTR they may end up paying your taxes for you.....aye carumba
Why are you running it at 110? 220 is what you want.
Tested both services. 220 is not available in some areas and 110 is all people have in some cases.
@@FMJeeping 110 sucks.
@@garylee9738 I know. That's why I use 220
Pulling the torch way to fast
Good deal. Ill try going slower
What breaker on your 120v? I keep getting nuisance trips on 20A breaker at the lowest settings but on a 30A breaker has held up fine. Mine's an older gen.
I have to double check, but I think that might be a 20 amp if I'm not mistaken
30 amp breaker for 120v outlet? What gauge wire is in your walls?
10 gauge for that branch@@jakefriesenjake
@@idontwantcorporateretaliat6301 never heard of that before. Didn't even think that they made outlets/plugs for 110v to handle 30 amps. I've heard of 20 amp breakers using 12 gage wire in the walls tho.
Another tip, if you don't have 220v in your shop, but you want to run 220v into your plasma cutter, but don't want to hire out an electrician. I'm not saying that this is the best idea or is legal or not, or that you don't know about this trick yet, but it works.
If you have 2 separate 120v outlets in the area where you are plasma cutting, THAT ARE ON SEPERATE SIDES IN THE BREAKER PANEL ONLY, (like one switch on right side and one on the left side), then you can plug a cord into each separate outlet, with the white neutral wire side cut off, (large terminal side or the silver screw side of the wall outlet connection in the back of the outlet, or the side of the extension cord that is plugged in to the left side of the outlet if the ground terminal is on the very bottom orientation).
So basically, with 2 separate 110v extension cords running to your cutter, cut off the white wire in each but leave the black wire and ground wire intact, wire up the black (hot) wire, to the plasma cutter, and twist both ground wires together and attach to the ground of the cutter.
Boom, now you have 220v to the cutter with 2 modified 120v extention cords.
Not saying that you didn't know this trick, but it's out there for others to try if they want. Use at your own risk, and only if you really understand what I'm trying to say. Enjoy.
I wired it in myself, the plug for 120/30A looks like a smaller welder plug. I wired 220A for the welder and plasma but wanted to try 120V capabilities..@@jakefriesenjake
When is this available to buy? I just ordered one.
I was mistaken. The unit is available now.
@@FMJeeping where can I purchase this machine generation 7?
@@13Heloman ugh. Right now it's sold out. www.bestarc.com/collections/plasma-cutter/products/btc650dp-7th
@@FMJeeping I'm looking for the one that you were showing during the review and that is the BTC 500 DP 7th generation
@@13Heloman that actually is the 7gen. UA-cam title generator put 400. Mine is the 7 gen.
Shmegma! Ha ha ha
Read instructions before you demo something. You have no idea what ur doing