How to Get Pilot Arc - Easy Pilot Arc Conversion

[@j.b.arnold8916]

Not only have I got a pilot arc plasma cutter thanks to your fantastic hack Pete, but I also now have the latest high tech oxy/acetylene torch lighter 🤩

[@petestools]

Ha -Ha thanks for watching mate

[@qfdforme]

Pete,
Thanks, I like your enthusiasm.

[@petestools]

Thanks for watching!

[@donaldhalls2189]

Thanks again Pete more useful information, for a later date, all the best to you and your loved ones

[@petestools]

Thanks mate

[@Blacknight-1111]

Finally... answer to my questions. Thank-you... for all your informations... have a great day!

[@petestools]

You are so welcome!

[@boltonky]

Thanks Pete, just watched a bunch of videos and got a few tips...What i don't recommend is holding the contactor inside the machine down haha, haven't quite worked out if its my torch or the machine just doesn't like me (well maybe the old printed circut board) as its a game of russian roulette if it will work or not.

[@petestools]

HA-HA sounds like something I would do .LOL

[@andrewlister9387]

Excellent video's Pete very informative, all the best for 2024.

[@petestools]

same to you my friend.

[@j.w.perkins6004]

Great video Pete! Where can I find the link to the modification fitting you made. I've gotta do this! When I bought my PrimeWeld Cut-50 I had no idea how handy a pilot-arc is. This may solve the issue. Worst-case, it'll blow up my machine and give me a reason to buy a pilot-arc machine!!! Thanx for the video mate!!

[@j.w.perkins6004]

I found my answer Pete, thanks mate!!

[@petestools]

ruclips.net/video/a2q_KZYGSd4/видео.html

[@richardzenzola652]

Great videos Pete. What do you think of the 3 in 1 machines. Flux core. Solid wire, stick welder.

[@petestools]

I like single mode machine because if it breaks down you still have others to use.

[@spmsj]

Great video, thanks. I have a reverse question though. Can you use a small non pilot arc torch on a pilot arc machine? There are times i will need small torch.

[@petestools]

Hi Steve will give it a go and let you know,

[@stefanm5636]

Hi Pete, is it possible to use same methode for tig machine that is lift arc, I mean to trick the machine, so it thinks it touched the object of welding. Thank you for sharing you knowledge with us.

[@petestools]

never thought of that

[@not-pc6937]

Brilliant Pete 👍

[@petestools]

Cheers mate

[@eddiebowens1919]

Thank you sir, you help me out.

[@petestools]

Welcome

[@_Junkers]

Does this cause the tips to wear out prematurely

[@petestools]

Once started a cut just use as a drag tip Cheers pete

[@macrobionic]

Does that mean that you really don't have to clamp the earth lead to your work any longer?

[@petestools]

You still need the earth because once you start cutting it reverts to a drag tip again. Thanks pete

[@aristosuratman4783]

Hi Pete, the torch fitting for Cut40 (M14) and Cut 50 (M16) has different size ... it is ok to use crossover M14 X M16.

[@petestools]

Hi mate give it a go

[@spottedquolloz]

How would I change my unimig machine to accept the p 50 tourch. The unimig tips are au$5 each.

[@petestools]

Hi my friend I don't know the plug setup of your unimig sorry .

[@ngenes1]

Pete, I know it’s quite expensive to show but, can this work on a cnc plasma table?

[@petestools]

ALWAYS wanted cnc table but like you say expensive

[@rogertaylor8615]

Just to ask couldn't you just run a little wire to the switch on the pt31 and make it a pilot arc torch

[@petestools]

good idea

[@paulhaywood5197]

Bloody good

[@petestools]

Cheers

[@vedatkurt9558]

Thanks

[@petestools]

Welcome

[@feprs]

I have Huayuan plasma source for cnc, can I attach pilot torch with it ???

[@petestools]

Don't know the machine sorry

[@Mamarenthle1988]

Thanks pete.... Hiiiii..... Haaaa.... 👍

[@petestools]

Yee Haaa

[@qfdforme]

Much more robust design with heavier duty wire. Anybody else try. I have both types of plasma cutters - touch start and pilot arc start.

[@petestools]

Hi mate yea doesn't burn your hands when you touch wire lol

[@negromalunch]

Hiiii peteeeee

[@petestools]

Hi mate