Switch mounted on torch

[willida]

The switch on my new torch stopped working.


Swapped to the pedal and the welder worked fine.


Took the switch backing plate off, and it all looks fine then noticed it would work occasionally depending on where/how the switch was held.


It's acting like there is a break in the wire somewhere. Like i said, the actual switch looks fine, the connections are solid, and I can feel the depression and hear the 'click' sound.


If I order a new switch, do you know if it will come with the full length wire or just the switch? Does anyone know what size wire is used< would make sense to try a new length of wire to rule out a broken wire.

Frustrating to say the least.

[everlastsupport]

It would be just the switch, or it was that way in the past.

Check and make sure the solder joints on the switch are good, give them a tug. Did you ohm out the switch? This would be the first if the wire was broken inside, but anything is possible.

[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.