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8018
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 4:19 pm
by Zach_T
I just got a 50lb box of 8018s for free was wondering if there's any difference than 7018s and how many amps I should run it at for just small fab work. (Smokers, grills, firepits..ect)
-Zach
Re: 8018
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 5:37 pm
by rake
Zach, they run very similar to 7018. They're both low hydrogen electrodes and should be kept warm and dry.
Higher tensile strength by 10,000 lb. psi
Re: 8018
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 5:50 pm
by Zach_T
Any idea on how hot I should run em?
Re: 8018
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 6:45 pm
by rake
Uh? what size are they?
Re: 8018
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 7:54 pm
by Zach_T
3/16
Re: 8018
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 9:20 pm
by rake
180-300 amps DC
Try them around 200 and adjust up or down from there.
Re: 8018
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 9:45 pm
by Otto Nobedder
Unless you meant 3/32...
Steve S
Re: 8018
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 10:04 pm
by Zach_T
Otto Nobedder wrote:Unless you meant 3/32...
Steve S
No they are 3/16
Re: 8018
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 10:10 pm
by Superiorwelding
Zach,
I believe this will push the upper limits of your machine with that size rod. You might be able to do it, but not for long periods though.
-Jonathan
Re: 8018
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 10:41 pm
by AKweldshop
I have burned a lot of 3/16 8018, they run good(for me) 240amps, DCEP.
In the flat on 1/2 filet's.
My 2 cents.
Get some pics of your beads up for inspection.
~John