I have a serious question Mains Power Switch

kkroger · Post by **kkroger** » Mon May 04, 2015 8:25 pm

Why is the Mains Power Switch on the REAR of the unit instead of the front?
I understand that the Mains Power enters from the rear of the chassis, but there is what 2' of wire on there already?
Why can the switch not be on the front of the device?
I have noticed this on welders, Plasma Cutters and a few other nattering devices....

WyoGreen · Post by **WyoGreen** » Mon May 04, 2015 10:51 pm

I have often wished it was on the front also. There is probably some regulation that says it has to be located close to where the power enters.

steel 35 · Post by **steel 35** » Tue May 05, 2015 10:36 am

I very seldom look at the front! Turned mine around from the get go; Due to my gimp Inés

_Ogre · Post by **_Ogre** » Tue May 05, 2015 2:01 pm

i use an electrical disconnect to turn the plasma cutter on/off
the hypertherm plasma is under the table and the disconnect is on the column

Post by **jimcolt** » Tue May 05, 2015 6:16 pm

It is on the same end as the Power cord to meet both CSA and CE safety regulations. Without those specs it would be difficult to sell the product in many different parts of the world. I totally agree that having the switch on the rear is a pain in the posterior. But then I also don't like all of the regulation mandated safety features on my truck either....

Jim Colt Hypertherm

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