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24 Volt Welding
Post by barrman on Oct 16, 2006, 2:52pm
This came up at the Texas FE as a possible fix for Koobsters sector shaft. What rods has anybody used successfully to weld with 24V? I figured I should add some to my tool box once I know what works.
Thanks.
Re: 24 Volt Welding
Post by oilcan on Oct 16, 2006, 10:55pm
There was an article in Jp about this a few months back. Going from my horrendous memory, I think 6014 worked the best. Something about 24v being too weak for 7018 rod, and 36v was too much.
Crap, now I gotta go try to find it.
Re: 24 Volt Welding
Post by gimpyrobb on Oct 16, 2006, 11:30pm
I thought it was (more)currant that did the job, not (less) voltage?
Re: 24 Volt Welding
Post by oilcan on Oct 16, 2006, 11:43pm
Fudge, I don't know!
I did try it once with 7018, and got a bead run. It looked like dooky, but it worked.
Re: 24 Volt Welding
Post by nc715 on Oct 17, 2006, 1:07am
You are right, the amperage is what affects the weld, not the voltage. The short circuit voltage of most welding machines is generally about 28 volts as I remember.
I would recomend using 6013. I am not familiar with 6014 so I can not comment.
7018 is a low hydrogen rod and needs to be stored in low humidity conditions.
Re: 24 Volt Welding
Post by gimpyrobb on Oct 17, 2006, 8:04am
Well I was reading on the ready welder and it does sheet with 12v, up to 1/2inch at 24v, and up to 3/4 at 36v. I guess it comes into play more than I thought, but 3/4 inch!?
Re: 24 Volt Welding
Post by snuffy on Oct 17, 2006, 5:27pm
Lookee here...
http://www.premierpowerwelder.com/re...readyweld.html
I'm inclined to say the 6013 as well, but DC is wrecking my confidence about it.