Hey Guys
New here, but posted a few times before. Just got my first stick welder today, and Im new to welding, but Im really keen to get to it and practice.
Read a few other posts on this forum about using the welder I bought on a standard 13amp house supply, and how I need to keep the amps down to around 120 amps or I'll keep blowing the fuse.
So I want to start with some mild steel. Can you tell me how the size of the electrode corresponds to the thickness of metal you can weld? I have a chart in the instruction manual, basically saying I can get away with a 2.5 electrode at 55-80 A and 3.2mm electrode at between 100-130 amps. What thickness can I weld to? I know about taking it easy whilst welding, but just looking for some help.
Also, are all electrodes made for Arc welding at 2.5mm etc etc standard? Or is it specific to the brand (Its a cheap welder).
Thanks.
New here, but posted a few times before. Just got my first stick welder today, and Im new to welding, but Im really keen to get to it and practice.
Read a few other posts on this forum about using the welder I bought on a standard 13amp house supply, and how I need to keep the amps down to around 120 amps or I'll keep blowing the fuse.
So I want to start with some mild steel. Can you tell me how the size of the electrode corresponds to the thickness of metal you can weld? I have a chart in the instruction manual, basically saying I can get away with a 2.5 electrode at 55-80 A and 3.2mm electrode at between 100-130 amps. What thickness can I weld to? I know about taking it easy whilst welding, but just looking for some help.
Also, are all electrodes made for Arc welding at 2.5mm etc etc standard? Or is it specific to the brand (Its a cheap welder).
Thanks.