No one is saying you cant run it with any polarity you want, that doesn't make it correct. I think you will find a lot of people do not know the difference between straight/reverse and dcen/dcep. You are spot on that just because they can run a DC+ rod in DC- they think its ok.ĭemented his post was about DC not about AC roods. I wasn't trying to come off rough that wasn't my intention but bad advice could give people bad habits forever. WeldingJunkie wrote:You got that right Tweake ! buy the correct rod and run it in the correct polarity and you never have to worry. usually because the person doesn't want to go get the correct rod for the job. The thing i don't like is people using rods not in the way the manufacture intended they be used for. Penetration with stick is more about what rod you run. ![]() However as there is very few dc- rods its not a big deal. I think [people who don't stick weld are giving bad advice.Īs a lot of people tig, especially as most arc welders will do tig, it can get confusing.īut MinnesotaDave's post puts it perfectly. These two electrodes have enough strength to do the job and are much faster than 7018 This gives 6011 an advantage if you have an AC-only machine. you cant run uphill or out of position if you are running DCENĦ011 runs on AC and direct current electrode positive (DCEP), while 6010 runs only on DCEP. unless you are welding in position then it doesn't matter. I'm not sure why people are saying its for penetration? i mean that's part of it but 70 run in only DCEP. ![]() WeldingJunkie wrote:it all depends on what stick you are using and what you welding. I have a few that even list it as positive electrode but recommend negative electrode for root joints. typically the settings are listed on the pack. Some rods are positive electrode, some are negative. thickness limits are more about what the lowest setting on the machine is and size of rod you have. You can stick weld car body panels if you want. Corten Garden edging.īut, should i reverse the polarity? Would this help? When else should i reverse polarity?ĭepends on the electrode. felt random, may have left it too long or not concentrating. so far I have only had 2 blow outs one on the old transformer machine set to 100amp and the second on the new Inverter machine.which i felt was odd. i had it on 70 it was going, but felt better at 90, although more risk of blow out. ITs going reasonably well, i have machine set to about 90amps. 3.16mm)Ĭurrently i am welding 2mm Corten sheet to 16mm round black bar on the vertical (right in the gap) (from my understanding typically you dont stick weld below 1/8th thick. and it suggests that you can reverse polarity if you are welding thinner material. ![]() Stato wrote:So i was reading the instructions on my new little Inverter stick welder/TIG.
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