Hi Guys
I could use some advice on Welding this Galvanized Malleable Socket (see Photo) into the side of a 45 Gallon Oil Drum
First of all the Drum is Brand New made of Steel and has a removable lid and has never contained any inflammable substance, so providing I leave the lid off when I'm Welding the Socket in the side of it, then nothing should go bang
The plan is to use a Hole Cutter the same size as the OD of the Socket, so it will be a fairly tight fit, even before I start to Weld it in.
I am also planning to grind off the Galvanizing as much as I can and although I've done some Mig Welding before, I've never yet done any Welding on Malleable Iron, so don't know if this is going to be a problem?
Also should I use 0.8 or 0.6 and what would be the best position to have the socket in, on its side or up straight?
The Barrel will be used to hold Water, so while it isn't critical, I'd prefer it not to have any leaks when I've finished
Any advice would be appreciated
I could use some advice on Welding this Galvanized Malleable Socket (see Photo) into the side of a 45 Gallon Oil Drum
First of all the Drum is Brand New made of Steel and has a removable lid and has never contained any inflammable substance, so providing I leave the lid off when I'm Welding the Socket in the side of it, then nothing should go bang
The plan is to use a Hole Cutter the same size as the OD of the Socket, so it will be a fairly tight fit, even before I start to Weld it in.
I am also planning to grind off the Galvanizing as much as I can and although I've done some Mig Welding before, I've never yet done any Welding on Malleable Iron, so don't know if this is going to be a problem?
Also should I use 0.8 or 0.6 and what would be the best position to have the socket in, on its side or up straight?
The Barrel will be used to hold Water, so while it isn't critical, I'd prefer it not to have any leaks when I've finished
Any advice would be appreciated