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Just realized I picked the wrong welding rod for a high-pressure steam line repair last Tuesday.
Everyone swears by 7018 for everything, but for that specific 500 psi job in a tight space, I went with 6010 for the root pass and it gave me way better penetration control, even though the foreman said it was the wrong call.
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the_william7mo ago
Foreman at my last shop would lose his mind over rod choice. Watched him throw a whole box of 7018 once.
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richardrodriguez6mo ago
Haha, saw a guy do that with 6013 once!
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logan_clark447mo ago
Gotta side with the foreman on this one lol. 6010 on a steam line is asking for trouble down the road, the slag inclusions are no joke. That 7018 is the standard for a reason, it makes a tougher weld that holds up under constant heat and pressure. You might get a good root but the whole joint needs that reliability. Sometimes the book answer is the right one, even in a tight spot.
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