E04 PTM TORCH/Everlast 102i

[AMF]

Torch cuts as it should, periodically it stops the arc and air flow and throws a E04 code.

You remove this code- I can slightly loosen the cup (just less than tight) E04 code is removed

Cut more- E04 code throws again.

Can tighten or loosen the cup a little (maybe 16th of a turn) code is removed- can continue to cut

Why can I, just barely adjust the cup and the code removes itself??

All suggestions welcome

[05Duramax]

There are 2 spring loaded pins in the torch under the consumables retaining cap. When the cap is screwed on the pins contact a metal ring on the cap and close a circuit to tell the machine the parts are in place and it can cut. Sounds like your pins and/or the ring they contact are dirty or corroded and work for while and then you need to move the cap to get a good connection again. Give it all a good cleaning and post back with your results.

[AMF]

cleaned contacts and it is working flawless so far, about 4 hours of cut time on .250

Thank you

[05Duramax]

That’s awesome! Happy to hear I was able to help somebody here after all the help I’ve received from the site.

[AMF]

I agree, hands down once of the best forums ive been part of

[adbuch]

There are 2 spring loaded pins in the torch under the consumables retaining cap. When the cap is screwed on the pins contact a metal ring on the cap and close a circuit to tell the machine the parts are in place and it can cut. Sounds like your pins and/or the ring they contact are dirty or corroded and work for while and then you need to move the cap to get a good connection again. Give it all a good cleaning and post back with your results.

[adbuch]

I agree, hands down once of the best forums ive been part of

Very much agree!
David