Mig wire identification

roofman · 2026-01-13T13:02:46+0000

Rooting around my local scrappy this morning i found this large reel of wire..its mild steel but i dont know its application. Anybody ???

Jan-DIY · 2026-01-13T13:12:51+0000

Standard rutile flux cored.

These wires comes in vac packs because the powder will draw humidity.

If it is a closed wire it maybe is ok.
Open or folded wire can result massive impurities.

Agroshield · 2026-01-13T13:17:34+0000

Datasheet from the horse's mouth:

https://www.hyundaiwelding.com/data/file/consumables/ttr/Supercored%2071MAG.pdf

BrokenBiker · 2026-01-13T14:47:51+0000

Flux core for big amps

Shedendman · 2026-01-13T15:47:19+0000

@roofman you gonna give it a go?
:thumbup:

Jack Ryan · 2026-01-14T02:39:29+0000

I agree with Jan, there is good chance the flux has absorbed moisture, a recipe for worm tracks, worm holes and other porosity.

That's probably why it is there.

Jack

roofman · 2026-01-14T06:52:19+0000

Thanks lads :thumbup:

Shedendman said:
@roofman you gonna give it a go?

Dont think my SAF 165C would be up to the job mate...might spool a bit through this coming weekend to see how it burns

zzr1200 · 2026-01-14T10:52:07+0000

I'd give it a blast Oxford 330i, over here.....

Always fancied trying some dual shield wire.

Mig wire identification

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