Switch mounted on torch

[willida]

Thanks for the reply.

I was able to get it fixed. I held it in place until it would stop working, cut the wires and spliced back together and it is working fine again.

The solder on the switch portion of the wires was fine, that led me to think it was a broken wire. One other thing, I took off the plastic sleeve cable covering, and like others have said, the torch is much easier to maneuver around. Not sure if I'm comfortable having the cables exposed, may get a after market cable cover. I've discovered I like the torch mounted switch better than using the foot pedal.

[everlastsupport]

Thanks for the reply.

I was able to get it fixed. I held it in place until it would stop working, cut the wires and spliced back together and it is working fine again.

The solder on the switch portion of the wires was fine, that led me to think it was a broken wire. One other thing, I took off the plastic sleeve cable covering, and like others have said, the torch is much easier to maneuver around. Not sure if I'm comfortable having the cables exposed, may get a after market cable cover. I've discovered I like the torch mounted switch better than using the foot pedal.

Glad you got it going. I too prefer the switch over the pedal most of the time. Did you go denim or leather on the aftermarket cover? Where did you pick it up and how was the price/shipping? I looked at the flex-loc, but willing to try that option. Denim would probably be best, and soak it in boric acid to make it last longer. Leather is nice, but more money and stiffer.

[marvin]

I have heard that leather absorbs moisture and it interferes with the Hf. I don't know if that' true or not.

[everlastsupport]

I have heard that leather absorbs moisture and it interferes with the Hf. I don't know if that' true or not.

If you soaked it and grounded it maybe? Maybe wet and on concrete (makes for a fair ground)? It is dry in most places, but never know. Same issue with cloth too.

[willida]

Well....
switch is acting up again. Same problem as the initial problem.
wonder what the deal is, if I keep cutting into the cable and splicing back in, at the rate the switch is acting up, I'll be to short on the cable in no time.

I know for sure the torch has not been overheated, I weld at the most an inch at a time with at least 1-2 minutes before starting again.

I may take a look at my repair section again and go with a crimp connections.

Still, I really like the 200DX, getting more confident with more time under the hood, even thought the switch issues has returned.

[everlastsupport]

Well....
switch is acting up again. Same problem as the initial problem.
wonder what the deal is, if I keep cutting into the cable and splicing back in, at the rate the switch is acting up, I'll be to short on the cable in no time.

I know for sure the torch has not been overheated, I weld at the most an inch at a time with at least 1-2 minutes before starting again.

I may take a look at my repair section again and go with a crimp connections.

Still, I really like the 200DX, getting more confident with more time under the hood, even thought the switch issues has returned.

The switch does not know the amps. So no a problem there. Maybe splice a little in on the next cut. How long have you had it, have you contacted sales? ext 201

[Rambozo]

Did you actually strip back the insulation and find the break?

[willida]

I've had the unit for only a few months, I guess I should call to see if there are any known issues/repairs. I took off the tape that held the cable to the torch handle to move it around to see if I could determine the bad spot like I did the first time, now, I can't get it to work at all. The switch itself is fine, it's the cable that is the issue.

Thanks for the reply and info.