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The book said that it can only use 1/6 to 1/4 electrodes.
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It sounds like you have "Chinese Machine Syndrome".

Harbor Freight has a no-questions-asked return/exchange policy. Go get another.

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Okay, new evidence: I swapped out the machine and had the same problem; HOWEVER, I found that the rods that come with the machine run like butter they are grey E6013 rods and I bought brown 6013 without the E in front. What's the difference?

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WeirdoDrummer23 wrote:Okay, new evidence: I swapped out the machine and had the same problem; HOWEVER, I found that the rods that come with the machine run like butter they are grey E6013 rods and I bought brown 6013 without the E in front. What's the difference?

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Brand is the primary difference, and the different color suggests a different flux composition.

All the "E" means is "electrode", and using it is redundant, since it's written on the electrode.

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That's what's weird. They're both 1/8 6013. One runs normal and the other like jiffy pop. I'm glad it's not the machine but this kinda raises more questions than it answers
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Try putting the "jiffy pop" rods in the oven at 250*F for a couple hours. They may be moist.

Failing that, throw them out and buy good quality rod.

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