That's what's weird. They're both 1/8 6013. One runs normal and the other like jiffy pop. I'm glad it's not the machine but this kinda raises more questions than it answers

Okay, new evidence: I swapped out the machine and had the same problem; HOWEVER, I found that the rods that come with the machine run like butter they are grey E6013 rods and I bought brown 6013 without the E in front. What's the difference?

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That's awesome.

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I also took the cover off and made sure all connections were tight, still no improvement. Does it on all heat settings.

I'm able to tie in okay and the beads end up looking fairly good but it can't be normal for a machine to do that

Ran one at 130, 160, then just below 200. Same problem. Acting like a bug zapper

10 4 I'll give it a go

My bad, forgot to mention I'm running about 125 with the 1/8 6013. Not hot enough?

Hey everyone, just bought a Chicago Electric 225AC stick welder(for messing with on my off time) and picked up some 1/8 6013 rods since I learned about the 7018 AC/DC issue. I know you get what you pay for and it was only 230.00 but I've never experienced arc pulses before. Striking an arc is no pro...