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by pmccloud
Fri May 06, 2016 4:33 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Chose rod diameter/Amperage
Replies: 8
Views: 1233

Re: Chose rod diameter/Amperage

ldbtx wrote:You might find this useful...

http://www.rebelwolf.com/downloads/linc ... _guide.pdf

Good luck,
Larry
Thanks that helps. Now I just need to get the breaker and wire I need to get a 50 amp outlet.
by pmccloud
Fri May 06, 2016 1:39 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Chose rod diameter/Amperage
Replies: 8
Views: 1233

Re: Chose rod diameter/Amperage

It's a common question, no worries. You decide how much amperage you want to use, then pick the rod size that runs good in that range. Also, rule of thumb: Don't use a rod thicker than the material to be welded. It normally will require too many amps to run correctly and you'll blow a hole in the w...
by pmccloud
Fri May 06, 2016 12:51 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Chose rod diameter/Amperage
Replies: 8
Views: 1233

Chose rod diameter/Amperage

I just got a used stick welder, and I am confused on how to chose which rod diameter to use. My little MIG welder has a chart on it to give you a baseline for settings based on metal thickness. But all I have seen so far for stick welders is this rod use this amperage range. But how do I know what a...
by pmccloud
Mon Feb 09, 2015 10:41 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: angle of welding machine on trolley
Replies: 11
Views: 1250

Re: angle of welding machine on trolley

stevenopolis wrote:A guy once told me I needed to shake a fire extinguisher up first or it wouldn't put a fire out.
I have heard that over time fire extinguishers with powder in them can settle in high vibration environments and not work unless they are shook up. Mainly in something like a vehicle environment.