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Rod thoughts for new 4" schedule 40 pipe

Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 11:24 am
by Nitro901
Hello everyone, new to the forum.

I'm in the process of building a new gate and entrance to our place. I'm using new 4" schedule 40 pipe for the entrance. Most of what I read suggests a root pass using 6011 then cover with 7018. I'll be using the Hobart 200 multiprocess DC inverter machine and I believe it's not capable of running a 6010.

With this being new pipe and if the joints are cleaned to shiny metal, should I still use the 6011 or can I get away with just running a 7018?

I've been welding for 30 years or so but just little projects hear and there so I'm certainly no expert.

Your expert advice is appreciated.

Re: Rod thoughts for new 4" schedule 40 pipe

Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 1:21 pm
by cj737
Completely fine to root and fill with 7018. It’s just a fence after all.