[rahtreelimbs]

I run some Lincoln 6011AC's every now and then, mostly because I just wanted to try them. I have a whole bunch of 5P+ and 6P+ that need to get used up.

What does the 5P+ and 6P+ designate?

[Oscar]

I run some Lincoln 6011AC's every now and then, mostly because I just wanted to try them. I have a whole bunch of 5P+ and 6P+ that need to get used up.

What does the 5P+ and 6P+ designate?

The only thing I know is that the P is designation for pipe-welding, meaning it has very good "fast freeze" properties for downhill. The "+" has something to do with the flux.

[Artie F. Emm]

Lincoln calls their 6010 electrodes Fleetweld 5p, and Pipeliner 6p. Couldn't find an official explanation for the + sign.

[Poland308]

http://www.lincolnelectric.com/en-us/co ... eld5P-Plus

Slightly diferent metal composition.

[NoStrangeFireHere]

I too am having this issue with cheaper 6011 rods(Chicago Electric1/8,3/32, and Inweld 1/8)
My Fleetweld 6013 run like a champ.

[Oscar]

I too am having this issue with cheaper 6011 rods(Chicago Electric1/8,3/32, and Inweld 1/8)
My Fleetweld 6013 run like a champ.

Reminds me of the old saying, "Doc, it hurts when I do this.....". Doctor: "Well don't do that".

[Poland308]

I tryed my 1/8 6011 rods on both my TA 186 and my Lincoln 210mp. It was ok but the TA runs 6010 a bit better. The Lincoln does not like 6010 but still does ok on 6011. I think each inverter will act different, like Oscar said if it hurts don't do it!

[NoStrangeFireHere]

So I did get a hold of some 6011 Fleetweld 3/32 and 1/8..... both work almost flawlessly.
I am running a Lincoln/Century 120 inverter on 110, it needs at least a 30A breaker for the bigger welding rods. I am on a 20a breaker and I can weld with 1/8 6011 Fleetwelds all day.
So my prognosis is that these cheaper chinese rods just need a bit more power to keep from stickin. The Lincoln rods run like the others should.

[Greenweld]

I'm new to Forum and a welding hobbyist.
I got my Everlast 200ST machine and it's totally different animal. I was testing it on 1/8" steel with 6011 Hobart, 7014 and 7018 electrodes; all are 3/32" dia. The current setting for a good bid with short arc are 40A, 50A and 70A respectively. They lights up easy and keep arc going. That's almost 20Amps less than my transformer AC/DC. I'm still testing it and making notes. Everlast has connector for 6010 but I don't have it and for now don't need it. I will try 6011 on 6010 leg. I have some light welding project going and would use my Mig but wants to see what can be done with the stick

[DennisCA]

Looks like Lincoln Electric have a nordic distributor in Finland and they seem to include 5P and 5P+, could this be the chance to acquire some of these rare than gold 6010 electrodes... No idea if my inverter welder will like them though

[ryanjames170]

i too had the same results with 6011 rods on my 80 amps welder.. i think it might be how they make them vs the lincoln rods..

[JPmetal]

For me, I have had the best result using 6011 electrodes when my machine is on AC. It penetrates well and has a smoother arc charestic than when I have used the same rod on the DC setting.