Larel
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Esab 6013 is the current box I’m using. I have tried a few brands and find my welds are generally much and such, with whatever brand I use. I haven’t really tried experimenting with different types of rod. I’m afraid I do minimal preparation, screw the amps up high and hope the extra heat will burn through the rust and scale and float the slag to the top.What grade of rods are you using? .
Everywhere seems to sell 6013 over here , well locally for me . Bought some 6011 off Amazon, to get deeper penetration and they are like fire breathing dragons compared to the 6013 but leave a more beaded look. It's got me wondering how much use 6013s are for repairs