ZachCTCWelding
- ZachCTCWelding
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When I go to strike an arc the rod keeps getting stuck. Does anyone know something I can do to help prevent that?
Don't try to strike an arc with a cold rod. Touch the rod firmly to the work stock and hold it there for about 5 seconds. This will preheat a bit of hell fire into the rod. Now lift off and try to strike an arc. This is similar to the hot start feature on some welders but it often works better. If you're working with really cold metal then you may need to preheat the work stock with a torch.
Raymond
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- MinnesotaDave
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Are you a new welder? A lot of new people have this problem.ZachCTCWelding wrote:When I go to strike an arc the rod keeps getting stuck. Does anyone know something I can do to help prevent that?
Scratch quickly like a big stick match. Welder has to be hooked DC+
Also, always provide all information when asking for help - makes the process go faster.
Dave J.
Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~
Syncro 350
Invertec v250-s
Thermal Arc 161 and 300
MM210
Dialarc
Tried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~
Syncro 350
Invertec v250-s
Thermal Arc 161 and 300
MM210
Dialarc
Tried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.