[Aaron]

I have this older snap on plasma cutter and for whatever reason it doesn't work. I have cleaned it checked and triple checked fittings and ground I'm at a loss why it won't work. Any help would be really great. Thanks

[cj737]

First and obvious step would be to unplug it, remove the cover, and have a good look at the control board.

Do you have any history on the machine? Owned it a while? Worked last time (when)? Checked the triggger control? I’m assuming the machine turns on, lights up, but won’t generate an arc? Have you checked airflow to/through the machine?

Provide some details so somebody can suggest an answer. Kind of shooting in the dark with “any idea why it won’t work?”

[BillE.Dee]

Does it do anything when turned on? Are consumables available for that machine? Do you have accessability to a manual for that machine? Other questions are as CJ stated.

[MFleet]

Can you find a model number? Pictures of inside and out? Repaired a snap-on for a very reasonable cost. The contactator/relay or bridge rectifier was blown from what I remember. Black box with four screws.