I am not completely insane..
Some parts are missing
Professional Driver on a closed course....
Do not attempt.
Just because I'm a dumbass don't mean that you can be too.
So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
I think Burnit needs to get the ol' ban hammer. he contributes absolutely nothing of value to the site and is now insulting every member.
Tiger Sales: AHP Distributor www.tigersalesco.com
AHP200x; AHP 160ST; MM350P, Spoolmatic 30A; Everlast PowerTig 185; Thermal Dynamics 60i plasma.
For Sale: Cobra Mig 250 w/ Push-pull gun. Lincoln Wirematic 250
Last edited by OldSkull; 06-21-2012 at 05:18 PM.
Miller MM211
Esab Mini Arc 161LTS
Esab Handy Plasma 380
Duck tape
Ty- rap
Kool-aid
I am not completely insane..
Some parts are missing
Professional Driver on a closed course....
Do not attempt.
Just because I'm a dumbass don't mean that you can be too.
So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Sounds like the I date a supermodel but I don't have any pics but trust me she's hot line
Millermatic 252
millermatic 175
miller 300 Thunderbolt
lincoln ranger 250
smith torches
lots of bfh's
If it dont fit get a bigger hammer
Still waiting....
TA Arcmaster 300
CM3
XMT 304
S22P12 suitcase feeder
X-Treme 12VS
Optima pulser
TA161S
Maxstar 150STL
Hypertherm PM45
OP setup
Stihl 020AVP, 039, 066 Magnum
.......me too...
I recieved a couple of pics of the Powermax45 with an internal component that clearly failed. While the picture is not very clear it appears to be a MOV (metal oxide varistor) which is designed to protect the input of the primary rectifier from line voltage spikes. Normally when they fail catastrophically...it means the input voltage was way too high....either a huge line voltage spike....or trying to run the unit on the wrong input voltage (a 230 volt unit on 480 volta as an example).
Unfortunately....without the date of purchase, details of the failure...and none of the other details I requested...there is nothing I can do. To me...the board looks repairable by any good electroinics shop. The poster also indicated that the unit is actually a bit older than first thought...and I assume that means it was out of warranty for more than the 60 days stated in the first post.
I'm still available to help...if I can get the info requested. Since the two pics were sent directly to my email....I won't post them on the site unless Burnit says it is ok to do so.
Jim Colt
Jim,
We all knew you'd approach this in your usual "professional manner".
I wouldn't lose too much sleep on this guy. From his first few posts, I always thought he was full of bull.
What should we expect from a guy who's "sold a gazillion" cheap, throwaway mig welders?
Syncro 250 DX
Dynasty 200 DX
MM 251 w/30A SG
XMT 304 w/714 Feeder & Optima Pulser
HH187
Dialarc 250 AC/DC
Hypertherm PM 1250
Smith, Harris, Victor O/A
Smith and Thermco Gas Mixers
Access to a full fab shop with CNC Plasma, Water Jet, etc.
Good on ya Jim. Esp as it sounds like to failure is due to operator error or power company error. Usually find that there is 2 sides to every story. I am sure some facts were convienently left out of his posts.
Tiger Sales: AHP Distributor www.tigersalesco.com
AHP200x; AHP 160ST; MM350P, Spoolmatic 30A; Everlast PowerTig 185; Thermal Dynamics 60i plasma.
For Sale: Cobra Mig 250 w/ Push-pull gun. Lincoln Wirematic 250
That's why ya need PROOF of the hotness!Sounds like the I date a supermodel but I don't have any pics but trust me she's hot line
Even better if it can drive fence posts.
I won't lose any sleep! I am, however committed to helping Hypertherm users out. Even the best quality units have failures for one reason or another. The failure that I see from the pictures is probably repairable....although it is hard to tel without seeing the unit. If it was mine I'd do what had to be done to fix it...or replace the board. The unit is probably worth close to $1500...and will provide years more cutting.
Jim
Jim,
I agree wholeheartedly. Why would a guy discard a $1,500 plasma over even a $650 part.
I'd bet my repair guy in Ashland, VA could do a board repair for peanuts. He's got one tech that is a "whiz" and does board repairs, at home, during non working hours.
From the start, it just sounded like ol Burnit needed something to b1tch about. If you read the sum total of his posts, things just don't add up.
Syncro 250 DX
Dynasty 200 DX
MM 251 w/30A SG
XMT 304 w/714 Feeder & Optima Pulser
HH187
Dialarc 250 AC/DC
Hypertherm PM 1250
Smith, Harris, Victor O/A
Smith and Thermco Gas Mixers
Access to a full fab shop with CNC Plasma, Water Jet, etc.
Actually the majority of his posts are him b1thcing about something...
Tiger Sales: AHP Distributor www.tigersalesco.com
AHP200x; AHP 160ST; MM350P, Spoolmatic 30A; Everlast PowerTig 185; Thermal Dynamics 60i plasma.
For Sale: Cobra Mig 250 w/ Push-pull gun. Lincoln Wirematic 250
This has been an interesting thread. I was hoping to see pic's of the failed part on a Hypertherm. A rarity, it seems, for one of these to have a major failure.
A question for Mr. Jim Colt (or anyone who may know). Is there any type of power flow/component schematic available for Hypertherm plasma cutters ? I know we are dealing with Insulated gate bipolar transisters, IC's and circuit boards, etc. so, not as simple as a schematic for a simple transformer welder or such, but it would be nice to have something to ID components at least. Thanks.
Not trying to hijack the thread. I just thought it was a relevant and appropriate question for here.
The operators manuals and service manuals for Hypertherm systems have wiring diagrams that are more like block diagrams....but do not identify each discrete component as a schematic would. While I would like to see a full detailed schematic...I certainly understand the reasons behind major manufacturers not wanting to give away all of their technology. Often, if you work with the Hypertherm tech service crew on a regular basis...and they realize that you have circuit board trouble shooting skills...they will help you identify particular components that clearly have failed.
There are reasons pertaining to safety that also limit the release of full circuit schematics as well...plasma cutters operate on a rather high open circuit voltage...as well as even higher internal bus voltages. Incorrect repairs or modifications could allow this power to be present at the plate....something that would not be good!
Jim Colt