Awhile ago Ernie's school was surplusing some welding rod so I picked up
a few fifty-pound cans of 8018. Today I finished up my last 7018 so I
opened my first can of 8018. Burns real sweet!

I know in the shipyards when they opened 50# cans the rod went straight
into the huge welding rod ovens where they were kept at something like 250°.
I don't own a welding rod oven nor would I want to keep this much rod hot
for as long as it will take for me to use it up (a long time). Should I
attempt to put a semi-airtight top on the open can? Should I put desiccant
in the can before I seal it? Should this (low hydrogen) rod really be
heated before use?

GWE

If it is just being used for general welding and no code work just keep it
sealed.
50 pounds is a lot to store I would put it in several large rubbermaid style
containers
or similar. I have several aluminum rod containers that were used for
storing
Ni-rod decades ago.
Randy
"Grant Erwin" wrote in message
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Awhile ago Ernie's school was surplusing some welding rod so I picked up
a few fifty-pound cans of 8018. Today I finished up my last 7018 so I
opened my first can of 8018. Burns real sweet!

I know in the shipyards when they opened 50# cans the rod went straight
into the huge welding rod ovens where they were kept at something like
250°.
I don't own a welding rod oven nor would I want to keep this much rod hot
for as long as it will take for me to use it up (a long time). Should I
attempt to put a semi-airtight top on the open can? Should I put desiccant
in the can before I seal it? Should this (low hydrogen) rod really be
heated before use?

GWE

Wrap the can in a bit of fibreglass insulating wool, put a 100 watt light
globe in the can and seal up the lot.
The heat will keep condensation from forming in the can.

Tom



"Randy Zimmerman" wrote in message
news:eiBbe.1138450$Xk.868437@pd7tw3no...
If it is just being used for general welding and no code work just keep it
sealed.
50 pounds is a lot to store I would put it in several large rubbermaid
style
containers
or similar. I have several aluminum rod containers that were used for
storing
Ni-rod decades ago.
Randy
"Grant Erwin" wrote in message
...
Awhile ago Ernie's school was surplusing some welding rod so I picked up
a few fifty-pound cans of 8018. Today I finished up my last 7018 so I
opened my first can of 8018. Burns real sweet!

I know in the shipyards when they opened 50# cans the rod went straight
into the huge welding rod ovens where they were kept at something like
250°.
I don't own a welding rod oven nor would I want to keep this much rod
hot
for as long as it will take for me to use it up (a long time). Should I
attempt to put a semi-airtight top on the open can? Should I put
desiccant
in the can before I seal it? Should this (low hydrogen) rod really be
heated before use?

GWE

Store it as you did your 7018 rods. The difference is in the strenght of the
metal, the flux is the same.
I keep mine in the cardboard packaging it came in, metal and plastic would
create condenstion in my area,
temperatures falling below due point many days during the year. If you are
worried about hydrogen cracking heat enough rod for that job in your oven at
250 deg. F. for 5 or 6 hours. Preheat any thick metals to be welded. Hope
this helps..

"Grant Erwin" wrote in message
...
Awhile ago Ernie's school was surplusing some welding rod so I picked up
a few fifty-pound cans of 8018. Today I finished up my last 7018 so I
opened my first can of 8018. Burns real sweet!

I know in the shipyards when they opened 50# cans the rod went straight
into the huge welding rod ovens where they were kept at something like
250°.
I don't own a welding rod oven nor would I want to keep this much rod hot
for as long as it will take for me to use it up (a long time). Should I
attempt to put a semi-airtight top on the open can? Should I put desiccant
in the can before I seal it? Should this (low hydrogen) rod really be
heated before use?

GWE

Grant, in the welding shop(s) I worked in we had a defunct refrigerator that
we stored our rods in. Only the light worked, but we disabled the door
switch so the light stayed on all the time. 75 watt bulb kept the moisture
in the box way down. I am looking for a small undercounter refergerator to
do the same thing with. If I can't find one, I will build a plywood box,
line it with 1/2" foam building board, put a 40 watt bulb in it.
Regards, JRJ

"Grant Erwin" wrote in message
...
Awhile ago Ernie's school was surplusing some welding rod so I picked up
a few fifty-pound cans of 8018. Today I finished up my last 7018 so I
opened my first can of 8018. Burns real sweet!

I know in the shipyards when they opened 50# cans the rod went straight
into the huge welding rod ovens where they were kept at something like
250°.
I don't own a welding rod oven nor would I want to keep this much rod hot
for as long as it will take for me to use it up (a long time). Should I
attempt to put a semi-airtight top on the open can? Should I put desiccant
in the can before I seal it? Should this (low hydrogen) rod really be
heated before use?

GWE

I believe that desiccant would help keep your rod in good shape.
Resealing the can with alumium foil secured by duct tape would also be
good. Aluminum foil does not let water vapor thru. Most plastics are
not as good. Even genuine Saran Wrap is not as good as aluminum foil.

Dan

I believe that desiccant would help keep your rod in good shape.
Resealing the can with alumium foil secured by duct tape would also be
good. Aluminum foil does not let water vapor thru. Most plastics are
not as good. Even genuine Saran Wrap is not as good as aluminum foil.

Dan

On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 02:05:58 GMT, "JRJohnson"
wrote:

Grant, in the welding shop(s) I worked in we had a defunct refrigerator that
we stored our rods in. Only the light worked, but we disabled the door
switch so the light stayed on all the time. 75 watt bulb kept the moisture
in the box way down. I am looking for a small undercounter refergerator to
do the same thing with. If I can't find one, I will build a plywood box,
line it with 1/2" foam building board, put a 40 watt bulb in it.
Regards, JRJ

20mm ammo cans work pretty well also.

Gunner


"Grant Erwin" wrote in message
...
Awhile ago Ernie's school was surplusing some welding rod so I picked up
a few fifty-pound cans of 8018. Today I finished up my last 7018 so I
opened my first can of 8018. Burns real sweet!

I know in the shipyards when they opened 50# cans the rod went straight
into the huge welding rod ovens where they were kept at something like
250°.
I don't own a welding rod oven nor would I want to keep this much rod hot
for as long as it will take for me to use it up (a long time). Should I
attempt to put a semi-airtight top on the open can? Should I put desiccant
in the can before I seal it? Should this (low hydrogen) rod really be
heated before use?

GWE


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In article , Grant Erwin
wrote:

Awhile ago Ernie's school was surplusing some welding rod so I picked up
a few fifty-pound cans of 8018. Today I finished up my last 7018 so I
opened my first can of 8018. Burns real sweet!

I know in the shipyards when they opened 50# cans the rod went straight
into the huge welding rod ovens where they were kept at something like 250°.
I don't own a welding rod oven nor would I want to keep this much rod hot
for as long as it will take for me to use it up (a long time). Should I
attempt to put a semi-airtight top on the open can? Should I put desiccant
in the can before I seal it? Should this (low hydrogen) rod really be
heated before use?

GWE


A vacuum food sealer works fine for this.
Just make some long bags and seal it in 5 lb increments.
Or just use big ziplock bags.
Throw in some uncooked white rice to act as a desicant.

The welding supply places sell gasketed plastic screw top containers for a
few bucks, I also use suplus mortar ammo containers, they are plastic,
gasketed with screw top lid.

Tony


"Grant Erwin" wrote in message
...
Awhile ago Ernie's school was surplusing some welding rod so I picked up
a few fifty-pound cans of 8018. Today I finished up my last 7018 so I
opened my first can of 8018. Burns real sweet!

I know in the shipyards when they opened 50# cans the rod went straight
into the huge welding rod ovens where they were kept at something like
250°.
I don't own a welding rod oven nor would I want to keep this much rod hot
for as long as it will take for me to use it up (a long time). Should I
attempt to put a semi-airtight top on the open can? Should I put desiccant
in the can before I seal it? Should this (low hydrogen) rod really be
heated before use?

GWE

"Gunner" wrote in message
...
| On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 02:05:58 GMT, "JRJohnson"
| wrote:
|
| Grant, in the welding shop(s) I worked in we had a defunct refrigerator
that
| we stored our rods in. Only the light worked, but we disabled the door
| switch so the light stayed on all the time. 75 watt bulb kept the
moisture
| in the box way down. I am looking for a small undercounter refergerator
to
| do the same thing with. If I can't find one, I will build a plywood box,
| line it with 1/2" foam building board, put a 40 watt bulb in it.
| Regards, JRJ
|
| 20mm ammo cans work pretty well also.
|
| Gunner

I gently pipe up and remind all that I wired a 100W reptile bulb inside
a 30MM ammo can with a divider and with aluminum tape all around the inside
it stays at a comfortable 132 degrees or more inside. The wire entry is
sealed up also, so the ammo can still retains its sealing ability. It has
handles, won't hold more than I can carry (well, actually, yes it will!) and
the power cord actually unplugs from the end of the can for transport.

"Ernie Leimkuhler" A vacuum food sealer works fine for this. (clip)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
That's what I was going to suggest. I have also used this to keep partially
filled bottles of photo developer from oxidizing. BTW, also good for
keeping food fresh.

Another idea for the welding rod: Cut up a length of plastic sewer pipe, 2
or 3" in diameter, and put end caps on it.

"Grant Erwin" wrote in message
...
Awhile ago Ernie's school was surplusing some welding rod so I picked up
a few fifty-pound cans of 8018. Today I finished up my last 7018 so I
opened my first can of 8018. Burns real sweet!

I know in the shipyards when they opened 50# cans the rod went straight
into the huge welding rod ovens where they were kept at something like
250°.
I don't own a welding rod oven nor would I want to keep this much rod hot
for as long as it will take for me to use it up (a long time). Should I
attempt to put a semi-airtight top on the open can? Should I put desiccant
in the can before I seal it? Should this (low hydrogen) rod really be
heated before use?

GWE

Whether they tin is freshly opened or not, drying the rods reduces the
preheat you need to apply.
Preheating a ship plate is expensive so drying the rods saves money.
For you it might be simpler to heat the plate a bit more.

Hi All: I took an old refrigerator and removed all the refrigeration
equipment.. I shortened it by cutting off the bottom .. Then I built a frame
around it out of angle iron and mounted my welder on top.. I made some
holders on each side to roll up the lead and power cord.. It is just the
right height to reach the controls on the welder and your electrodes are
always close at hand and warm.. Mike..
"Grant Erwin" wrote in message
...
Awhile ago Ernie's school was surplusing some welding rod so I picked up
a few fifty-pound cans of 8018. Today I finished up my last 7018 so I
opened my first can of 8018. Burns real sweet!

I know in the shipyards when they opened 50# cans the rod went straight
into the huge welding rod ovens where they were kept at something like
250°.
I don't own a welding rod oven nor would I want to keep this much rod hot
for as long as it will take for me to use it up (a long time). Should I
attempt to put a semi-airtight top on the open can? Should I put desiccant
in the can before I seal it? Should this (low hydrogen) rod really be
heated before use?

GWE

"David Deuchar" wrote in message
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"Grant Erwin" wrote in message
...
Awhile ago Ernie's school was surplusing some welding rod so I picked up
a few fifty-pound cans of 8018. Today I finished up my last 7018 so I
opened my first can of 8018. Burns real sweet!

I know in the shipyards when they opened 50# cans the rod went straight
into the huge welding rod ovens where they were kept at something like
250°.
I don't own a welding rod oven nor would I want to keep this much rod
hot
for as long as it will take for me to use it up (a long time). Should I
attempt to put a semi-airtight top on the open can? Should I put
desiccant
in the can before I seal it? Should this (low hydrogen) rod really be
heated before use?

GWE

Whether they tin is freshly opened or not, drying the rods reduces the
preheat you need to apply.
Preheating a ship plate is expensive so drying the rods saves money.
For you it might be simpler to heat the plate a bit more.


Just stick them in a toaster oven before use. You want to make sure you
just heat them enough to drive the moisture out, don't heat them until the
flus changes color.
I keep my rod in a sealed container, and then bake at ~150F.
Pat