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  1. #16
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    Lightbulb tip

    Welding with damp rods makes things really hard. If you live in a high humidity area keeping the rods in a drying cabinet or giving them a few hours in a low oven will make for rods that are much easier to strike arcs with and give a much cleaner weld - less sputtering etc.

    Mick
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    Thanks guys

    I'm using decent CIG rods out of a sealed pack - so that's OK. I've managed to get some really good welds, so I know the basics are correct. The big problem was putting this frame together yesterday. Just couldn't get it right.

    I decided to finish off the job tonight and did a lot better.

    Couple things I worked out. First is I don't think just leaning over the job is a good idea. I sat on a stool and made myself comfortable and had a steadier hand as a result.

    I also actually read the manual from the welder last night :eek: It's pretty good really - nice, clear & simple instructions on how to weld.

    I worked out the welding helment is adjustable too - sits much more comfortably now. Guess I should have at least looked before now

    Much better result tonight. Pretty clean welds and not too much of a mess. Getting there.
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    Default Moisture

    Very good point Mick,
    I forgot to mention that. Some packets have drying instructions on them.
    I keep my electrodes in PVC Storm Pipe. Just glue a push-on cap on one end and use one on the other end for a lid.

    Glen.

    By the way, if you want to cut some steel with them, soak them in water and crank the AMPS up to Max. When you strike the arc it will blow holes and cut thru. Its very rough but effective. Be careful handling wet electrodes. (You can buy special cutting electrodes too.)

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    Hi,My father used to keep his electrodes in an old fridge with a light bulb mounted in it to provide a little heat and keep them dry.It seemed to work well and we were in a fairly humid area.

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