Compressor start causes Hypertherm xp45 to cut out

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Yup I’m talking copper wire too. If you plan on using AL you’ll need 4g for that 100ft run.

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I have thought of doing that, I am actually up and running, just need to turn the compressor off when it’s full to cut. But I will probably add a tank for extra capacity if the compressor can handle running for so long, need to check duty cycle.

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Thanks everyone, I know what to do now!

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Hello James, check your compressor switch on pressure. That is the pressure at which the compressor switches on to replenish the storage tank. The 45 XP must have a minimum of 85 psi at the input. If the pressure drops below 85 the plasma may cut off. I had to crank up the pressure range on my compressor to keep the line pressure above 85 psi at all times. After that I had no problems.

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