In my opinion, I think anything below 125 Amps for 2G 1/8 7018 is inadequate heat. I always run 130 on plate at work. Granted trees plenty of heat dissipation. Even if your running 3/32 you should still be at 90 amps with 7018. Remember your fighting gravity so adjust your rod angle accordingly. I ...

I've always flushed mine off with a flushing tip with a torch. Be careful not to dig into the plates with that arc gouger. Those babies are nice but are literally like hot knives on butter

In my opinion, I think anything below 125 Amps for 2G 1/8 7018 is inadequate heat. I always run 130 on plate at work. Granted trees plenty of heat dissipation. Even if your running 3/32 you should still be at 90 amps with 7018. Remember your fighting gravity so adjust your rod angle accordingly. I a...