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Well, this is the story, I've been playing with Stick Welding in my workshop and "yes it is all your fault." So I have been having problems with porosity in my beads. I finally figured out that it was because of moisture in the rods. I searched High and Low for a Rod Oven but alas, no-one ...

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Alright,

Well, come to find out that the rods are a bit past their use by date. They are full of moisture. I was suspect of this when during welding, I noticed bubbles forming around the electrode just above the arc

Hi Guys,

I am Arc welding some 1/4 mild steel here using a E6013 1/8 rod at 140 amps. When I chip off the slag, there is heavy porosity in the bead.

Bit of a newbie to old school stick welding, but having too much fun with it to quit.

What might be causing this?

Thanks for that.

Dude what part of the world are you located? If we knew it would be easier to help.

Optrel Welding Helmet.

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If you have, Was it worth the money?

How do they compare with the Miller Digital Elite?

Cheers
M~

Is it contamination or porosity?

My first inkling is that your regulator has gone south.

I think you may want to take it to someone and have it looked at.

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