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Review on πŸ”ͺ Efficient Precision Cutting: Introducing the Plasma BTC500DP Voltage Cutting Machine by Keith Morris

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Plasma first impression

The plasma cutter was well packaged. It's very small and light. I plugged it into a 15A 110V outlet and started it up. It's easy to set up and has good digital readouts for amperage and postflow. I increased it to 35A which is the highest in 110V mode. I set the regulator to 40psi, it reads 30-50psi for 110v mode. The pilot arc is instantaneous and fully effective. I started carving a jack-o-lantern face out of 16ga sheet and was doing fine until the switch tripped. I am installing a 40A, 220V outlet for my welder. So I will try a plasma cutter with this socket. The Plasma has a 12 AWG power cord with a 220V plug on the end. I'm not an electrician but I think this suggests a 20 amp switch. My TIG welder also has a 12 AWG wire and requires a 40 amp switch. In the instructions that came with the plasma cutter, I did not find any information about the required power source. I also have a 60 amp, 220 volt outlet that I can use. I will update this review after more careful use. So far I'm pleasantly surprised. I noticed one feature; After turning off, it stays on for about 45 seconds and then turns off. When turned off, it will indicate that it is in 220V mode before turning off as well. UPDATE: Used it today in 220 mode on a 40A switch. I absolutely love this little car. My cheap 20 gallon port cargo air compressor proves plenty for cutting and slicing. I don't know if it can handle a lot of continuous cuts, but it can. I cut 14-16ga painted rusty steel with no stuttering on a machine set at 30-40 amps. The switch has not turned off and the torch consumables have not yet been replaced. If this machine lasts a few years it will be one of the best values I have ever bought.

Pros
  • One year trial
Cons
  • Only available in white