Sorry if this post is all over the place.
I bought this welder (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06W5K3414/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and 5lbs of 1/8" E6010. I've gone to the scrap yard and picked up all sorts of metal with varying thicknesses. When using these sticks, I've tried 60-130A. I can't go above 130 because my breaker trips. I've had some luck laying beads but it is incredibly difficult (and frustrating) because it sticks so much, and the arc always goes out. I've tried short and long arcing it but my welds are always ****ty and porous.
The welder came with 4 rods, all marked with J422, and 2 were skinny (I guess around 1/8) and 2 were thick. When I used the thicker J422 I was able to keep the arc lit and lay some long beads and I was only at 110A. I'm trying to figure out if there is an equivalent to the chinese J422 that came with my welder?
Its just frustrating because I did my research on what would be the easiest electrode for a beginner but I can't welding with a 6010 to save my life. Any suggestions?
I bought this welder (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06W5K3414/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and 5lbs of 1/8" E6010. I've gone to the scrap yard and picked up all sorts of metal with varying thicknesses. When using these sticks, I've tried 60-130A. I can't go above 130 because my breaker trips. I've had some luck laying beads but it is incredibly difficult (and frustrating) because it sticks so much, and the arc always goes out. I've tried short and long arcing it but my welds are always ****ty and porous.
The welder came with 4 rods, all marked with J422, and 2 were skinny (I guess around 1/8) and 2 were thick. When I used the thicker J422 I was able to keep the arc lit and lay some long beads and I was only at 110A. I'm trying to figure out if there is an equivalent to the chinese J422 that came with my welder?
Its just frustrating because I did my research on what would be the easiest electrode for a beginner but I can't welding with a 6010 to save my life. Any suggestions?