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I just got a 50lb box of 8018s for free was wondering if there's any difference than 7018s and how many amps I should run it at for just small fab work. (Smokers, grills, firepits..ect)
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Zach, they run very similar to 7018. They're both low hydrogen electrodes and should be kept warm and dry.

Higher tensile strength by 10,000 lb. psi
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Any idea on how hot I should run em?
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Uh? what size are they?
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3/16
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180-300 amps DC

Try them around 200 and adjust up or down from there.
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Unless you meant 3/32...

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Otto Nobedder wrote:Unless you meant 3/32...

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No they are 3/16
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Zach,
I believe this will push the upper limits of your machine with that size rod. You might be able to do it, but not for long periods though.
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I have burned a lot of 3/16 8018, they run good(for me) 240amps, DCEP.
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