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Some words about anti spatter sprays for thoose that want to know...
There are a few different types...
Aeresol sprays, these are effective and cheap. A light spray over the work/jig etc will prevent most spatter sticking to the surface, a simple wipe with a cloth or rub with a wire brush will remove virtually all spatter.
Any residue is easily wiped away with a cloth. The only thing to bear in mind is they give off fumes, hadly noticeable unless you breath in a big puff of fumes!
Some of the older ones contain solvents and silicones. If you plan on painting your job after, try avoiding any containing silicones. The solvent based ones had a habit of a slight burst of flame lasting a fraction of a second if you sprayed on way to much!
Some formulations use basically a cooking oil disolved in some water. This is inside a sachet, which is then pressureised inside a can. These generally have less fumes and last a bit longer, although more expensive can for can. They also spray at any angle.
Then there is water soluable ones. Basically mix with water and spray in a plant sprayer or similar. Personally i dont think they are as effective as the two above. Often it will run into a corner and cause problems with the weld.
Then there is also special sprays for just jigs and tools and stainless.
Then there is also products that are design to prevent spatter build up in the shroud. These are a waxy type substance or also a paint type in a small can. Just dip in the warm welding torch (fully assembled) let any excess drip off into the can, thats it. The wax/paint prevents the spatter sticking to the tip/tip adaptor and shroud. Its also good to use on bolts on jigs. The aeresol cans are quite effective for this purpose too.
Which ever type you use it will dramatically reduce time chipping off spatter afterwards! Great for stuff that doesnt get ground up after and neds to look smart.
For home i would just buy an aeresol can. Shouldnt be more than the price of a pint!
LawsonHIS have some here (top one)
http://www.lawson-his.co.uk/scripts/products.php?cat=Anti-Spatter
Hope that has cleared that up!
There are a few different types...
Aeresol sprays, these are effective and cheap. A light spray over the work/jig etc will prevent most spatter sticking to the surface, a simple wipe with a cloth or rub with a wire brush will remove virtually all spatter.
Any residue is easily wiped away with a cloth. The only thing to bear in mind is they give off fumes, hadly noticeable unless you breath in a big puff of fumes!
Some of the older ones contain solvents and silicones. If you plan on painting your job after, try avoiding any containing silicones. The solvent based ones had a habit of a slight burst of flame lasting a fraction of a second if you sprayed on way to much!
Some formulations use basically a cooking oil disolved in some water. This is inside a sachet, which is then pressureised inside a can. These generally have less fumes and last a bit longer, although more expensive can for can. They also spray at any angle.
Then there is water soluable ones. Basically mix with water and spray in a plant sprayer or similar. Personally i dont think they are as effective as the two above. Often it will run into a corner and cause problems with the weld.
Then there is also special sprays for just jigs and tools and stainless.
Then there is also products that are design to prevent spatter build up in the shroud. These are a waxy type substance or also a paint type in a small can. Just dip in the warm welding torch (fully assembled) let any excess drip off into the can, thats it. The wax/paint prevents the spatter sticking to the tip/tip adaptor and shroud. Its also good to use on bolts on jigs. The aeresol cans are quite effective for this purpose too.
Which ever type you use it will dramatically reduce time chipping off spatter afterwards! Great for stuff that doesnt get ground up after and neds to look smart.
For home i would just buy an aeresol can. Shouldnt be more than the price of a pint!
LawsonHIS have some here (top one)
http://www.lawson-his.co.uk/scripts/products.php?cat=Anti-Spatter
Hope that has cleared that up!