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torch guy 01-30-2013 05:53:14 70.199.105.145 Report to Moderator	I think I just scored on a Hypertherm 1250. Its un operational but its free. What would a overhaul on a machine like this cost? Surely the whole machine isn't toast. I'm thinking the repairs would definitely be cheaper than a new machine of the like size. What's your guys thoughts? [Reply]   [No Email]
Ken Macfarlane 01-30-2013 06:29:04 142.166.168.2 Report to Moderator	Re: plasma cutters revisited in reply to torch guy, 01-30-2013 05:53:14   Free is free, even if it is something electronic, hypertherm boards are available as parts or alternatively I'm told they are laid out such that they are repairable. [Reply]  [No Email]
Butch(OH) 01-30-2013 06:26:13 70.62.13.146 Report to Moderator	Re: plasma cutters revisited in reply to torch guy, 01-30-2013 05:53:14   Could be all manner of things. I have a very nice high end Hypertherm in the shop (cant remember the number) that was traded in at the local welding store for same reason. I got it for free too. Mine had a bad output contractor and the pats to fix were around $75 4-5 years ago. I am no plazma expert in any manner of speaking but you need to check into the gun or torch consumables and choices carefully. Parts for the older one like mine are getting very pricey. I used to get a card of 5 of the tips and whatever the part is under them, diffuser? but not last time, whoa! I bought 2 each. Guy behind the counter is getting me some info on a replacement gun with updated technology. This post was edited by Butch(OH) at 06:30:02 01/30/13. [Reply]  [No Email]
GlenIdaho 01-30-2013 17:35:20 65.129.77.110 Report to Moderator	Re: plasma cutters revisited in reply to Butch(OH), 01-30-2013 06:26:13   Look to pay about $460 for a replacement torch. Just checked into it to replace my PAC123. Although the new torches are supposed to be good on consumables, figured in my situation it wouldn't be worth it. [Reply]  [No Email]
Ken Macfarlane 01-30-2013 06:31:26 142.166.168.2 Report to Moderator	Re: plasma cutters revisited in reply to Butch(OH), 01-30-2013 06:26:13   Most of the older ones with the expensive consumables can be upgraded to the new torches. If you use a lot its worth it. I think mine had a PAC123T torch or something like that that is the same as some Miller models that hypertherm supplied torches to. [Reply]  [No Email]
OHReader 01-30-2013 18:41:59 75.93.176.155 Report to Moderator	Re: plasma cutters revisited in reply to Ken Macfarlane, 01-30-2013 06:31:26   Might check the Hypertherm pages on weldingweb. Jim Colt looks to be a straight-up guy on his company's eqpt. [Reply]  [No Email]
Butch(OH) 01-30-2013 09:59:22 70.62.13.146 Report to Moderator	Re: plasma cutters revisited in reply to Ken Macfarlane, 01-30-2013 06:31:26   I dont know Ken, we will see what the price of the conversion is? Truth is we used to use it a lot but we now have both hand held and miter type cold saws that do the bulk of the work that used to be done with a straightedge and the plazma torch. [Reply]  [No Email]
Ken Macfarlane 01-30-2013 06:31:25 142.166.168.2 Report to Moderator	Re: plasma cutters revisited in reply to Butch(OH), 01-30-2013 06:26:13   Most of the older ones with the expensive consumables can be upgraded to the new torches. If you use a lot its worth it. I think mine had a PAC123T torch or something like that that is the same as some Miller models that hypertherm supplied torches to. [Reply]  [No Email]
Ken Macfarlane 01-30-2013 06:21:52 142.166.168.2 Report to Moderator	Re: plasma cutters revisited in reply to torch guy, 01-30-2013 05:53:14   Free is free, even if it is something electronic, hypertherm boards are available as parts or alternatively I'm told they are laid out such that they are repairable. [Reply]  [No Email]